Mining fuels industries by providing essential resources that power economies and build modern infrastructure, but work conditions have improved due to MSHA regulations, which have significantly enhanced safety in mines. In this article, we’ll explore how these rules...
Mining is an industry where safety and data play crucial roles in ensuring a hazard-free work environment. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) developed the Mine Data Retrieval System (MDRS) as a comprehensive tool for accessing important safety-related...
In January 2023, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) finalized a landmark rule aimed at significantly reducing miners’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Tiny particles of crystalline silica can be inhaled into the lungs as fine dust known...
Where the air is thick with potential hazards, respiratory protection is the barrier between miners and harm–like respirable crystalline silica. From futuristic gear to state-of-the-art filtration systems, we’ll uncover how these innovations are driving a new...
In the world of mining safety, few hazards loom larger than respirable crystalline silica. Crystalline silica are tiny, airborne particles of silicon dioxide (silica) that are small enough to be inhaled into the lungs. In this article, we’ll uncover the dangers of...
When materials containing silica are cut, drilled, or otherwise disturbed, they can release tiny particles of respirable crystalline silica into the air. These particles are small enough to be inhaled and can pose serious health risks to workers. Thus, ensuring...
