Citing 1989 case law under Part 57, the Commission ruled that examinations under §56.18002 must be “adequate” and pass the “reasonably prudent person test.” Violations under the examination standard will be judged as to whether a person familiar with the mining industry would have recognized the prohibition or requirement of the standard.
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Expectations
Are Core Values Just A List Of Target Attributes Or Are They True Performance Expectations?
Read MoreConstruction Starts Ease Back 2 Percent in September
Nonresidential Building Tops Strong August Amount, But Housing and Public Works Retreat. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Sustainability
According to Stephen Ashkin, CEO of Sustainability DashboardTools, a web-based system that helps facilities measure and monitor their consumption and use of natural resources, there are four things necessary for a business to create what he calls “a culture of sustainability.”
Read MoreCemex Completes Water Recycling System at Balcones Quarry in Texas
Cemex announced the completion of a new water recycling system at its Balcones quarry near New Braunfels, Texas. The new state-of-the-art system reflects commitment to sustainability by reducing reliance on local water sources and decreasing operational costs at the quarry.
Read MoreThe Blurred Line
What is Your Company’s Jurisdictional Boundary Between MSHA and OSHA? By Brad Hiles and Ben McMillen
Read MorePERMITTING – NOVEMBER 2016
Vulcan Quarry Hit With Lawsuit Over Environmental Report According to the Sierra Star, the Madera Oversight Coalition (MOC) contends that Madera County, Calif., and Vulcan Materials Co., owner of the Austin Quarry, failed to properly address “significant material and legal issues” when the site was approved and seeks to void its approval in a lawsuit. In the lawsuit, filed Oct. 12,…
Read MoreWhat is PR?
Employees Who Are Working Are Communicating, and the Sum Of All Their Communication Is What You Are As An Organization. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreSo, You Want To Become A Manager?
It’s a Big Step to Move into Management. Here Are Some of the Pros and Cons. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreContinental Introduces Extended Life Constant Pressure Spiral Hydraulic Hose
Continental’s ContiTech North America division has introduced three new series of constant pressure spiral hoses to expand its hydraulic product offering in the high-pressure hose range.
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