Volvo, LEGO Team Up with Children to Create an Autonomous Concept Wheel Loader of the Future. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreDay: November 20, 2018
MSHA Starts Enforcing Workplace Examinations Rule
On Oct. 1, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) began actively enforcing the new requirements under the Workplace Examinations Rule that technically went into effect on June 2, 2018.
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored With Sentinels of Safety Award
The National Mining Association (NMA) honored 20 American mining operations – six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines – for their safety performance in 2017.
Read MoreAugust Construction Starts Fall 9 Percent
Nonresidential Building Slides Further, Housing Retreats, Highway and Bridge Construction Down. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreEPA Kicks Off Manufacturing Week with Smart Sectors Roundtable
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a roundtable with Smart Sectors partners to mark one year of Smart Sectors’ work, engage in meaningful dialogue about agency priorities and to discuss environmental improvements across manufacturing sectors.
Read MoreNSSGA Calls for Transparent Science
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight in support of their efforts to ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bases regulations and guidance on transparent science.
Read MoreAbove and Beyond
What Happens When Practice and Technology Exceed the Regulations? By Donna Pryor
Read MorePERMITTING – NOVEMBER 2018
Wisconsin Producer Seeks Non-Metallic Mine License Northern Sands Wisconsin LLC submitted a non-metallic mine license application to the Town of Howard, Wis., according to WEAU TV news. At a public meeting, there were statements made from those for, against and undecided on whether or not the mine would help or hurt Howard and surrounding areas. President Tom Gapinske spoke before…
Read MorePost-Truth Communication
It Seems Logic Is No Longer a Rhetorical Option in the Current Post-Truth Communication Environment. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreGet People to Hear What You Have to Say
If People Do Not Really Hear What You Say, What’s The Use? By Steve Schumacher
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