The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced the dates and locations of five public stakeholder meetings on the standards for examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines that became effective on Sept. 30.
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Toward Universal Compliance
Dictionary.com defines “compliance” as: the act of conforming, acquiescing or yielding. a tendency to yield readily to others, especially in a weak and subservient way. conformity; accordance: in compliance with orders. cooperation or obedience: Compliance with the law is expected of all. The applicable definitions of “safety” are: the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger. the…
Read MoreThe Six Sides of the Box
Last year, this column featured a six-part series focused on expanding our approach to safety beyond the six sides of a proverbial box. This is a recap of those six articles. – Ed Most can agree that the typical box is made up of six panels – top, bottom and four sides. That same structure can be applied to the…
Read MorePrinciple Number Four: Accidents Are A Matter Of (Bad) Luck
By Randy K. Logsdon This is the fourth in a series of six columns exploring traditional principles of safety. Previous parts were entitled: “Safety First,” “Safety is Just Common Sense, ” and “Compliance = Safety.” – Ed.
Read MoreNavman Wireless Adds eLogs; DVIR Forms to Fleet Tracking System
Navman Wireless USA announced the addition of new electronic driver-log and driver-vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) options to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system for corporate fleets that must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) regulations. Both reports can now be completed online through a link in the Navman Wireless interface or in the field on Navman Wireless’ M-Nav 800 in-cab…
Read MoreWhy Do We Have To?
O ne of the MSHA standards that we’ve grown to know and love is captured in the quotation above. It’s a perfect example of MSHA’s institutional neglect in maintaining certain standards with respect to advanced technology – fall arrest harnesses and retractable lanyards.
Read MoreEriez Touts Service Center
Eriez 5-Star Service includes on-site and off-site repairs, maintenance, equipment rebuilds, lift magnet certification, parts and downloadable resources – all designed to improve and maintain productivity and profitability. The skilled and trained Eriez 5-Star Service team does whatever it takes to ensure customers’ equipment and systems stay online.
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