MSHA Proposal would Require Proximity Detection Systems on Continuous Mining Machines

MSHA Proposal would Require Proximity Detection Systems on Continuous Mining Machines

Sep 7, 2011

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to require underground coal mine operators to equip continuous mining machines (except full-face continuous mining machines) with proximity detection systems. The proposal would strengthen protections for miners by reducing the potential for pinning, crushing, or striking accidents in underground coal mines.

(More on MSHA's proposed proximity detection requirement . . . )

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National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction

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The Dangers of the 'Accidental Project Manager' in Construction

In construction, project managers are often treated as interchangeable, but assigning untrained individuals can put budgets, timelines and quality at risk.

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Ergodyne Expands Hi-Vis Gear Line with New Safety Accessories

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Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job

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Executives from major U.S. construction firms and unions joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to launch a CEO Advisory Council focused on reducing suicide rates in the industry.

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Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in Construction Safety Culture

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The construction industry faces one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Discover the risk factors, resources, and steps leaders can take to make mental health part of true jobsite safety.

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New Training Option to Modernize Fall Protection Training

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Over the past decade, more than one-third of large-scale layoffs occurred in the transportation industry and 87% of the jobs lost were at unionized companies.

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