OSHA/MSHA Forecast 2017: What Now!?! By: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP – The dust has barely settled from the most contentious presidential election in history, and it is clear that big changes are in store for regulation and enforcement by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in the next four years. Under President Obama,…
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On Dec. 6 we recognize National Miner’s Day. This day marks the anniversary of the worst mining accident in history on Dec. 6, 1907, in Monogah, West Virginia. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 362 miners. In 2009, Congress proclaimed that each Dec. 6 would be recognized as National Miner’s Day. This is a reminder of…
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, trips and falls are the number one cause of injuries in the workplace. According to 2010 data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), slips, trips and falls accounted for approximately 25% of lost time injuries. (Cani, 2012) Since 2012, Metal/Non-metal mines in the U.S. have experienced 12…
Hand/Power Tool Safety Hand tools and power tools have played an important role throughout human history. They have become commonplace in our daily lives and are present in just about every occupational setting to include mining. In addition, many of these same tools can be found in most of our homes. While these tools serve…
The SME December Meeting: Manager’s Night will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at The Club at Eaglebrooke! There will be a buffet style dinner of prime rib & shrimp, beer, wine and soft drinks. It’s manager’s night, so be sure to invite your boss to be recognized and dine while we get a…
Feds Eye Effectiveness of State Workers’ Compensation Systems By: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP. A new report by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) highlights the ways that monetary compensation and medical care for workers harmed in workplace accidents has been undermined in recent decades, and could signal a willingness to change its traditional “hands…
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced today that federal inspectors issued 146 citations, six orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections at 11 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines in September 2016. Begun in force in April 2010, the monthly inspections involve mines that…
Sam Pierce, SE District Stakeholder, holds quarterly conference calls. In his latest call he discussed walk and talks that are currently in place, and he emphasized the use of seat belts; “proven by history that there is a better chance of survival when seat belts are worn.” He discussed supervisory oversight for safety – the importance…
With projected spending on construction projects forecasted to be in the billions over the next few years, the need for skilled heavy equipment operators is going to be a priority. The reality is that there won’t be enough experienced operators to meet the demand. According to a survey of the Construction Personnel Executives Group, 24%…