The Florida Mine Safety Program (FMSP) was honored to receive the 2018 TRAM Training Materials Competition Grand Prize for our mine safety training video at MSHA’s annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) Conference in Beaver, WV on Oct. 9. FMSP’s video, “Mine Rescues – Plan Now Well Ahead of Any Incident,” also took home First…
The October Safety Law Newsletter discusses changes at MSHA, the evolution of the OSHA’s Silica Standard, the MSHA Workplace Exam rule and more. Click here to read the full newsletter.
We would like to give a special thank you to Ms. Marcie Goodman of the Cal/OSHA, State of California Department of Industrial Relations. Ms. Goodman, along with her team, produced the “Low Voltage Safety and Miners’ Rights and Responsibilities” video that the Florida Mine Safety Program (FMSP) distributed at our TRAM Conference booth.…
Throughout the Florida Panhandle, many are still coping with the effects of Hurricane Michael. The Florida Mine Safety Program understands just how difficult these circumstances may be on the community, so we have compiled a few resources for those in need along with organizations that are working to support the Florida Panhandle during this time.…
Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Michael, the Florida Public Safety Institute’s (FPSI) 10th Annual Instructor Training Seminar, originally scheduled for this week on Oct. 14-19, has been cancelled. For those who registered and paid for the seminar, a credit will be issued toward the next scheduled event in 2019. There will not be any refunds. The…
The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s Quarterly Stakeholder Call will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 11 a.m. to noon, Eastern Time. Assistant Secretary David G. Zatezalo will open the call with remarks about recent developments at MSHA, and will be available for questions at the close. Topics for this call include: Vehicle fire safety,…
If you haven’t used the Guidebook app, you should definitely check it out. With the Guidebook app at the Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference, you’ll be able to: • See the entire conference schedule, speaker bios, sponsors, interactive maps, meal menus, photos, job postings, and much more to keep you up to speed. •…
Tuesday – 10/30/2018 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For the full agenda description, please click here. Registration fee: $98.00 early bird, before Sept. 19th; $120.00 after Sept. 19th To register or more information go to: southeastmineconf.org 8 – 8:10 a.m. Welcome, Introductions, Review Agenda; Danny Callies G&R 8:10 – 8:20 a.m. CEU’s for Attendees; Allyn…
The August Safety Law Newsletter discusses the impact of new federal legislation on workplace harassment reporting, OSHA’s proposed changes to an e-recordkeeping rule, and FY 2019 appropriations updates for OSHA and MSHA. Click here to read the full newsletter.
OVERVIEW On March 14, 2018, a miner sustained a fatal injury to his head while installing discharge chutes on the screen deck. The suspended chute shifted striking him. BEST PRACTICES Stay clear of a suspended load. Follow proper rigging procedures when lifting loads. Establish safe work procedures and identify and remove hazards before beginning repair…