NIOSH Focuses on Respiratory Protection

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published a Consensus Study Report, Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards, to provide recommendations for the oversight and guidance of respiratory protection in the United States. Read the full article from North American Mining.

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MSHA issues safety reminder for development mining near wells

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released a safety notice for the nation’s mining operations relating to development mining near wells, an issue it says is happening thousands of times across the U.S. Read full article from North American Mining.

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Vaccination pilot program targets miners in Kentucky, Arizona

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new program designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among miners in Kentucky and Arizona. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that vaccination rates are below 60% in the two states where a substantial number of mining operations exist. Read full story from North American Mining.

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Montana operation begins year with new CEO

Montana’s only underground coal mine, Signal Peak, has kicked off 2022 with new leadership. The Associated Press reported Jan. 11 that the operation seated Parker Phipps as president and CEO effective Feb. 1. He replaces outgoing president Joseph Farinelli. View full article from North American Mining.https://northamericanmining.com/index.php/2022/01/19/montana-operation-begins-year-with-new-ceo/

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