Principle Number Two: Safety is Just Common Sense

By Randy K. Logsdon This is the second in a series of six columns exploring traditional principles of safety. The first part was entitled: “Safety First.” Safety should not be considered a priority – priorities change. Safety should be applied as a foundational value in every activity or task. – Ed.

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World’s Largest Two-Axle All-Wheel-Drive Mining Truck

The Belaz-75710 is reportedly the world’s largest mining two-axle all-wheel-drive dump truck. With weight-carrying capacity of 450 metric tons, the new vehicle rolled out of the BelAZ plant in late 2013 is being field tested as the biggest machine of its class with a record-breaking capacity. To suit the needs of the gigantic haul truck, Siemens developed a unique AC…

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Permitting April 2014

Kentucky Permit Disputed According to the Bowling Green, Ky., Daily News, the battle over the proposed site for a rock quarry continues. Franklin, Ky., residents David and Ronda Carver, who have helped lead the Neighbors Against the Quarry group opposing the rock and limestone quarry site proposed for 169 acres of land on Ditmore Ford Road by Charles Deweese Construction,…

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