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MSHA SAFETY ALERT: How to Handle Highwall Hazards

Whenever miners are working near highwalls with machinery, there are often many challenges that require consistent safety protocols and regular equipment maintenance. This is necessary to ensure the safety of the workers, along with the efficiency of the operations. Highwall environments are generally associated with steep, unstable terrain. Constant risks can include falling debris, loose […]

CORESafety TV (November 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 10

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Recently, the NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies. CORESafety TV is now featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few minutes now […]

MSHA HEALTH ALERT: The Importance of Housekeeping

Good housekeeping practices can greatly reduce miners’ exposures to respirable dust and silica. Take time to keep your work clothes, boots, cloth seats, equipment and floors as clean as possible. Dusty work clothes are a significant source of secondary exposures   Regularly wash work clothes including jackets and sweatshirts. Install and use solutions such as cleaning stations […]

CORESafety TV (October 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 9

Welcome to the October 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Recently, the NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies. CORESafety TV is now featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few minutes […]

2025 TRAM Conference: Have You Registered Yet?

The Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference (TRAM) will be held in person this year at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy on November 4-6, 2025. The theme for this year’s TRAM Conference is “Safe Mines, Strong Futures.” LOCATIONNational Mine Health and Safety Academy (Auditorium)1301 Airport RoadBeaver, WV 25813 This is a tuition-free conference, designed to help health and safety trainers improve […]

CORESafety TV (September 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 8

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Recently, the NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies. CORESafety TV is now featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few minutes […]

Best Practices: Working Around Mobile Equipment

Always staying alert when working on or near mobile equipment is one of mining’s most important lessons. It’s something that you need to do every single day on the mine site. The fact is that it’s just too easy to get overly comfortable and complacent when doing your job, and that’s when accidents can happen. Here’s a list of best practices to […]

CORESafety TV (August 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 7

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Recently, the NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies. CORESafety TV is now featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few minutes […]

Seven Major Things Every Miner Should Know About Safety

Mining is one of the most important jobs in the world; it also requires a constant safety mindset. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been underground for decades, safety must always be at the top of your list. Here are seven (7) major things every miner should pay attention to when it comes to staying safe on […]

CORESafety TV (July 2025): What You Should Know About CORESafety’s New Module 6

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Recently, NMA developed an updated version of CORESafety, the legacy safety and health management system (SHMS) for our member companies. CORESafety TV is now featuring an overview of each of the ten (10) new modules that comprise the system. Take a few minutes now for […]