by MSHA Safety Services | Mar 29, 2025 | Ground Control
In mining operations, ensuring ground stability is essential to reduce hazards, improve safety, and boost excavation efficiency. Poor bench planning can lead to collapses, delays, and increased risks. In this guide, we’ll break down the key aspects of bench design,...
by MSHA Safety Services | Mar 26, 2025 | Ground Control
Ensuring highwall safety in mining operations requires effective water and drainage management to prevent erosion, instability, and hazardous working conditions. Poor drainage can lead to structural failures, endangering workers and equipment. In this guide, we will...
by MSHA Safety Services | Mar 20, 2025 | Ground Control
Ensuring ground support safety in mining operations is critical for worker protection, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Scaling, inspections, and training are three essential components that contribute to a safer mining environment by preventing...
by MSHA Safety Services | Feb 18, 2025 | Ground Control
Ground control systems are critical to maintaining safety in mining operations, where the risk of ground instability and related accidents can have severe consequences. These systems play a vital role in ensuring that mines are structurally sound and safe for workers....
by MSHA Safety Services | Feb 15, 2025 | Ground Control
Working with machinery near highwalls presents unique challenges that require rigorous safety protocols and regular maintenance to ensure both the efficiency of operations and the safety of workers. Highwall environments, often found in mining, construction, or...
by MSHA Safety Services | Feb 11, 2025 | Ground Control
Water management is crucial for ensuring the safety and stability of highwalls in mining operations. Highwall safety is a major concern, as water buildup can cause soil erosion, slope instability, and collapses. Effective water management reduces these risks and...
