VelocityEHS upgrades Industrial Hygiene software
The updates make it easier for mine operators to comply with the permissible exposure limits for respirable crystalline silica enforced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration.
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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021
A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write.
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Pure Safety Group releases horizontal lifeline, hires head of sales
The manufacturer of fall protection equipment introduced the Guardian Retractable Horizontal Lifeline for use in fall arrest or fall restraint applications.
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Montabert introduces water mist system at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020
According to Montabert, the water mist system was created to mitigate silica on job sites following regulation changes from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
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Comparing and contrasting MSHA with OSHA
Aggregate producers may not like everything about the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) approach, but a glimpse at a couple of day-to-day practices at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides a look at a potential alternative universe.
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OSHA updates regulation standards publications
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration provided up-to-date regulations and standards in two of its industry publications.
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Monitoring workplace noise to improve employee health
Technology can play a key role in the long-term health of your employees, but some operations need to first understand and consider exactly what’s at stake.
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Starting up your operation this spring
After the long offseason, checking a site’s conditions and crushing equipment is essential for aggregate operations to successfully resume.
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