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THINK ABOUT THIS:How You Can Beat The Heat

A Heat Safety Episode from CORESafety TV Welcome to a new episode of Think About This, created for you by CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association (NMA). Whether you work underground or on the surface, hot conditions are a reality of mining. That’s why high temperatures, physical labor, heavy personal protective equipment (PPE) and long shifts can all place added stress on the […]

Think About This: How to Work Safely with BEVS(Battery-Electric Vehicles) 

Does your mine include equipment that operates on electric batteries?  If so, is your fire response plan prepared for any hazardous situations that those batteries might create?  Think about this — Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are increasingly coming underground in U.S. mines — and that’s good news. No diesel particulate, less heat, quieter drifts and lower ventilation costs. Industry analysts expect […]

CORESafety TV (June 2026): SLIPS, TRIPS and FALLS: Stay Alert and Stay Safe

Welcome to the June 2026 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association. Slips, trips and falls — these types of accidents happen far more often on the job than you might think. But if you’ll always stay alert and stay aware of where you’re walking and climbing, you can greatly lessen the risk of […]

Respect Electricity: A CORESafety Daily Reminder 

Electricity is one of the most significant hazards in mining. Whether you work in a coal mine, surface mine or other metal/nonmetal operation, electrical equipment is everywhere. Power cables, substations, drills, pumps, generators, conveyors, battery chargers and mobile equipment all create serious risks if they are not handled correctly. Unlike some hazards, electricity cannot always be seen, heard or smelled. […]

THINK ABOUT THIS: Attention to Safety

A Safety Reminder Episode from CORESafety TV Welcome to the new “Attention to Safety” episode of Think About This, created for you by CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association (NMA). Accidents don’t just happen. They usually occur when we ignore safety rules or don’t have enough information about hazards. Sometimes accidents happen because we don’t have the right training about what to do on the […]

CORESafety Guidelines: Staying Safe When Blasting     

As miners, it’s important for us to understand that safety isn’t just a rulebook — it’s a mindset. And when blasting is part of the operation, it’s even more critical for us to stay in the right mindset at all times. The following CORESafety blasting guidelines were compiled to help you stay prepared, alert and […]

THINK ABOUT THIS: Collegiate Mine Rescue Training, A Real World Episode from CORESafety TV

Welcome to the new Collegiate Mine Rescue Training episode of Think About This, created for you by CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association (NMA). Mine rescue training is an integral part of the mining industry, driven by men and women who prepare themselves to save lives before accidents happen. Today, there are a number of colleges and organizations that sponsor mine […]

GROUND CONTROL: Staying Safe Around High Walls

WHAT EVERY MINER SHOULD KNOW If you’ve spent any time at a surface mine, you’re already familiar with high walls — those towering, unexcavated faces of rock and ore that define the landscape of open-pit mining operations. These impressive vertical or near-vertical faces can range from just a few feet to hundreds of feet tall, and are a common […]

THINK ABOUT THIS: What To Know About Truck Safety

A Powered Haulage Episode from CORESafety TV Welcome to a new Powered Haulage episode of Think About This, created for you by CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association (NMA). Truck safety is the focus of this particular report and we encourage you to watch it (and share it) more than once with your co-workers and others. Powered haulage incidents are responsible […]

MSHA HEALTH ALERT: Dangers of Ammonia

In this month’s CORESafety E-Comm, we’re sharing a new Health Alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). This alert deals with the dangers of ammonia (NH3) that you may encounter at times while on the job. Exposure to high levels of ammonia can cause serious health effects involving the eyes, lungs and skin. If you’re a miner who’s working with […]