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Stay Out, Stay Alive: Dangers of Abandoned Mines

CORESafety Warning: It’s important to always avoid abandoned mine sites. Mine sites that are unused or abandoned can present many dangers to anyone who encounters those sites on purpose or by accident. In the United States, there are approximately 14,000 active mines and about 500,000 abandoned mines. These can be found in every state, which increases the likelihood of someone finding […]

CORESafety TV (February 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 1

Welcome to the February 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). In recent months, NMA has developed an updated version of CORESafety, its legacy safety and health management system for our member companies. Starting now, CORESafety TV will begin featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few […]

Roof Collapse in Mines: Safety Awareness and Best Practices

Mining is among the most demanding and hazardous professions, and one of the most serious threats that miners face is the collapse of mine roofs. Understanding the risks of collapse and adopting proactive safety measures are crucial for protecting lives and maintaining efficiency underground. Roof collapses often occur due to weakened rock formations, improper support systems or seismic activity. Early warning signs, […]

National Miners Day 2024: Recognizing America’s Miners and the Vital Work They Do For Our Country

Each December 6th, we celebrate National Miners Day to recognize and applaud the skill, dedication, and hard work that miners put into providing many of the products essential to fulfilling America’s most vital needs. America’s miners have historically been an invaluable part of our nation’s workforce, supplying the minerals and raw materials for many critical needs like communications, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Today, thousands […]

CORESafety TV (November 2024): Busy Times at West Virginia University for Collegiate Mine Rescue Training…and More!

Welcome to the November edition of CORESafety TV’s “Stories from the Field,” brought to you by the National Mining Association. Imagine being a new student at West Virginia University who shows up with a plan, but later discovers mining engineering and decides to switch majors right there on the spot. That’s what happened to Trent Cavanaugh, a senior at the WVU Benjamin M. […]

How to Reinforce and Recognize Positive Employee Behavior: A CORESafety Infographic

It’s a fact — people are more effectively motivated by positive reinforcement than they are with negative consequences. If you’re a leader who uses positive feedback and rewards when it comes to the safety and health performances of your employees, you’ll be more likely to see better results going forward. There are some specific ways to best reinforce and recognize employees when they’re […]

CORESafety TV (October 2024): Powered Haulage Is Dangerous… And Always Will Be

Working on or around powered haulage equipment is one of the most dangerous things that a miner can do on the job. And even though newer, safer designs are coming out all the time, the truth is that there will always be dangers associated with moving equipment. Mining depends upon the ability to move things from “here to there” whether […]