by Nancy Profera, Associate Editor, Mining Engineering Magazine There’s a saying that for every minute spent on planning, 10 are saved on execution. This adage applies well to mine safety emergency scenarios, where nothing could be more critical than being prepared, saving time and potentially lives. Planning and practice are essential toward continuous improvement and…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry, more than 1 billion tons in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds, are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore in the state, environmental groups say. Florida has 24 such phosphogypsum stacks, most of them concentrated in…
On February, 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the Take Time Save Lives campaign to reach miners, promote best practice resources and ensure mine operators have the tools they need to fully train miners to use equipment. Click here to read more.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about the holiday season, the 2021 Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference and a recent competition win. Read the full E-Newsletter.
Karen Miller, Mining Program Manager at TCC’s Florida Public Safety Institute, has received the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association National District Council Safety Competition Woman of the Year Award. Click here to read more.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about the Fourth Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition, conferences taking place this fall and upcoming course dates. Read the full E-Newsletter.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about the 2021-2022 National Surface Mine Rescue Rules Task Force and Advisory Board, an upcoming course date and new consultants, as well as this year’s Stand Down for Safety Day. Read the full E-Newsletter.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about 2021 course dates, as well as the Fourth Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition. Read the full E-Newsletter.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about the TRAM Annual Conference, as well as new course offerings and next year’s training and competition. Read the full E-Newsletter.
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you’ll find information about our new partnership with the Northeast Florida Safety Council, an open training specialist position and more! Read the full E-Newsletter.