September’s Safety Law Newsletter covers the following topics: Adele L. Abrams wins the Distinguished Service to Safety Award; OSHA will provide guidance and assistance for the first 30 days of enforcement to ensure compliance to its crystalline silica rule; the beryllium final rule for shipyards and construction reduces OSHA’s beryllium exposure limits; President Trump appoints…
On September 5, 2017, a 20-year old plant operator with 23 weeks of experience was fatally injured at a sand and gravel mine. The victim was performing maintenance on a belt conveyor when he became entangled in the tail pulley. Best Practices Establish policies and procedures for conducting specific tasks on belt conveyors. Before beginning…
August’s Safety Law Newsletter covers the following topics: the House Appropriations Committee voted to approve the FY 2018 appropriations package, which includes funding for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); the U.S. District Court considers the Department of Justice’s…
The Safety Alliance is now scheduling Lunch and Learn courses each month, in addition to its monthly meetings. On their event signup page, you can view which courses will be offered and request particular topics to be covered. The courses are offered in different locations and cover essential safety training topics. Sign up and view…
The 12th Annual Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference will take place November 1-3 in Birmingham, AL, with a pre-conference workshop on October 31. Strengthen safety and health core values at the conference by participating in the Kid’s Chance Charity Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, door prizes, exhibits, awards and more. Register for this event on…
This two-day conference in Lakeland, Florida, October 11-12, 2017, will feature a full technical program focused on mining, chemical processing, reclamation, environment, safety and public relations. With a full technical program, featuring 40 different presentations, these two days will be filled with several educational opportunities. The exhibit hall with 80 exhibit spaces will host luncheons…
Miners were working to unplug a crusher and after the obstruction was cleared, the crusher still would not turn. A miner attempted to manually turn the crusher rotor with a pry bar when his foot was caught in the moving part. Coworkers helped to free him and he was transported him to a local hospital…
On July 27, 2017, in Arizona, a miner was fatally injured when his light-duty truck was run over by a haul truck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Best Practices · Do not park smaller vehicles in a large truck’s potential path of movement. · Before moving mobile equipment, be certain no one…
UPDATE 9/5: SAFE MEETING CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA, WE ARE CANCELING OUR SEPTEMBER 7TH TALLAHASSEE SAFETY ALLIANCE CHARTER MEETING. We will send a notification when this meeting is rescheduled. Please take the necessary precautions to prepare for this storm. Visit our website for hurricane information. www.safetyalliance.org On Thursday, September 7, 2017, Tallahassee SAFE…
The 9th Annual Instructor Training Seminar is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, 2017, through Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Florida Public Safety Institute! You can register for the event here. Check out a preview for last year’s seminar here! A quick rundown of this year’s seminar is as follows: Sunday Pistol Match, 2:00-4:00 P.M., Cost $25.00…