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MSHA Proposes Belt Air Rule
MSHA published a proposed rule in the June 19 Federal Register that includes requirements for improved flame-resistant conveyor belts, fire prevention and detection in belt entries, standardized tactile signals on lifelines and the approval of belt air used for ventilation in underground mines. |
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Mayfly-Mimicking Sensor Could Improve Mine Safety
University of Maryland researchers revealed that security, safety and health sensors in coal mines and other areas could be improved with the help of an unlikely source: the mayfly. |
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MSHA Notifies 16 Mine Operators of Potential Patterns of Violations
As part of its enhanced enforcement initiative, MSHA sent letters to 16 mine operators announcing they have a potential pattern of violations of mandatory health or safety standards under section 104(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. |
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Confined Space Safety and Rescue: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Proper respiratory protection, monitoring and training are key to eliminating the injuries and fatalities associated with confined space rescue. |
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Nitrogen: The Silent Killer
Nitrogen is an invisible, tasteless and odorless gas that comprises about 78 percent of the air we breathe. But its potential to kill workers in or near confined spaces should never be underestimated. |
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Common Mistakes in Confined Space Monitoring
A confined space is no place to "learn as you go." Learn how to avoid these potentially deadly errors in the work world's most dangerous spaces. |
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