What do we know about the effectiveness of mine …
The studies found improvements in knowledge and skills that could reduce injuries, such as higher health and safety knowledge scores (Cherniack, 2016) and higher belief in successfully completing a virtual mine rescue (Hoebbel et al., 2015). Only one study looked at the effects of training on actual injury rates, finding a lower lost time ...
Cascading impacts of global metal mining on climate …
In particular, copper and iron mining made the most significant contribution to these effects. China and rest-of-the-world America were the most affected. The cascading effects of the metal mining disruption associated with the pandemic on the economy, climate change, and human health should be simultaneously considered in …
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Current knowledge of US metal and nonmetal miner health: …
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is developing a program to characterize burden of disease among MNM miners. This …
Occupational safety and health in the mining (coal and other …
1991 - Safety and health in opencast mines. 1986 - Safety and health in coal mines. 1974 - Prevention of accidents due to explosions underground in coal …
About | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) helps to reduce deaths, injuries, and illnesses in the nation's mines with a variety of activities and programs. The Agency develops and enforces safety and health rules for all U.S. mines, and provides technical, educational and other types of assistance to mine operators.
Current knowledge of US metal and nonmetal miner health…
Total Worker Health is a strategy that incorporates health promotion into occupational safety and health programs to more efficiently and effectively improve the overall health of the workforce. 5 This report provides a brief review of the literature on MNM miner health and describes current and potential data sources for assessing the …
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This paper studies the occupational safety and health management methods as well as risk control technology associated with the coal mining industry, including daily management of occupational safety and health, identification and assessment of risks, early warning and dynamic monitoring of risks, etc.; also, a B/S …
UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. MARCH 28, 2024 . UMWA responds to Iron Senergy threat to close Cumberland mine in Greene County, PA. [UNIONTOWN, PA.] Responding to a plan filed by Iron Senergy, Inc., to permanently close the Cumberland mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) …
Sulfide Mining and Human Health
Sulfide mining differs significantly from iron ore (taconite or ferrous) mining because it has the potential to generate acidic pH. Copper and nickel typically are bound to sulfur in rock. Because of this sulfur bond, they are described as sulfide minerals.3 The chief iron-bearing minerals in iron mining are iron oxides and iron
Occupational Safety and Health in Mining
Safety and health in mining in Canada; Susan Haldane..... 129 Safety and health in mining in the US; Susan M. Moore, Jeffery L. Kohler & Gregory R ... iron ore and gold; more than 70% of the production of these four minerals come from the 16 countries represented in the anthology1. In spite of the debate on global warming, coal fires
Mining is bad for health: a voyage of discovery
Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners. I look at mining and health from various …
Health, safety and wellbeing
We provide mental health training for leaders and employees, equipping them with the skills to recognise and refer colleagues for assistance as required. By creating awareness about mental health, in particular psychosocial hazards, they can recognise a problem before it develops – and help. We also offer different kinds of support, including ...
Safety and Health in Mining: Part 1
PART 1 1. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE. This paper provides a summary of the occupational safety and health risks related to mining, seen from the perspective of the Scientific …
Minnesota Mine Safety
From MSHA: Many accidents can be prevented with just a few minutes – or seconds – of precaution. The Stand Down to Save Lives is an opportunity for mine owners and operators to share safety measures that can …
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The Miner Health Program(MHP) has recently been established as a long-term, systematic effort to understand and improve the health and well-being of all miners through focused integration of research, transfer of findings, evaluation, and community engagement. The MHP is part of the National Instit…
METAL AND NONMETAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
Surface Metal Mine (Taconite) Fatal Machinery Accident November 6, 2005 Empire Mine Empire Iron Mining Partnership Palmer, Marquette County, Michigan Mine I.D. No. 20-01012 Investigators William G. Dethloff III Mine Safety and Health Inspector Robert W. Leppanen Mine Safety and Health inspector Dale P. Ingold, PE General Engineer
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Mining Industry Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) was established in 2003 to focus on the adoption of leading practices to address health and safety concerns and accelerate the progress towards achieving zero harm. The practices to be addressed were falls of ground, transport and machinery (pertinent to the reduction of mine fatalities) and ...
History | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-164), commonly known as the Mine Act, is the legislation that currently governs MSHA's activities. Mining fatalities dropped sharply under the Mine Act. The Mine Act transferred enforcement responsibilities from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Labor, and named the new …
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Health and Safety. The health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and community are of paramount importance to CITIC and Sino Iron. A safe working environment underpins the viability of our project. Being SinoSAFE means striving to take health and safety to the next level. We do this on a daily basis, through a focus …
Safety and health in the iron and steel industry
The original code of practice on safety and health in the iron and steel industry was adopted in 1981. The first two chapters deal with the objectives and application of the code. The next two chapters address, within a national framework, the responsibilities, duties and rights of the competent authority, the labour inspectorate, …
MSHA FOIA Resources
U.S. Department of Labor - MSHA. FOIA Officer. 201 12th St S. Room 4E401. Arlington, VA 22202-5450. 202-693-9440. Fax: 202-693-9441. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to …
Mining
The Miner Health Program (MHP) has recently been established as a long-term, systematic effort to understand and improve the health and well-being of all miners through focused integration of research, transfer of findings, evaluation, and community engagement. The MHP is part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and …
Mining Safety: A Comprehensive Guide | SafetyCulture
Explore essential safety procedures and best practices in mining operations and learn how fostering a culture of safety ensures compliance, efficiency, and sustainability in this highly controversial industry.
Safety and Health in Mining: Part 1
OCCHEALTHCO ZA. Safety and Health in Mining: Part 1. S. afety and health in mining is a position paper summarising key occupational safety and health risks in mining and their prevention. The paper is a joint effort by the members of the Scientific Committee on Mining Occupational Safety and Health (SC MinOSH) of the International Commission …
Safety and health in the iron and steel industry
The original code of practice on safety and health in the iron and steel industry was adopted in 1981. The first two chapters deal with the objectives and …
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Trent Hahn CMSP Mine Safety Director Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd. La Grande Oregon 97850 Telephone: 208-753-6961 Email: [email protected] ... Mine Safety and Health Administration 201 12th St S Suite 401 Arlington, VA 22202-5450 202-693-9400. Federal Government. White House; Disaster Recovery …
Miner Health Matters | Mine Safety and Health Administration …
Miner Health Matters. The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) works to prevent mining injuries, illnesses and fatalities, and promote safe and healthful workplaces for all U.S. miners. The agency name and its mission statement make clear that protecting both miners' safety and health must be a …
Mining and biodiversity: key issues and research needs in …
Such is the case in Brazil, where iron mining removes exceptionally diverse plant communities entirely . ... Tran T, Dinh V, Nguyen T and Kim K (2022) Soil contamination and health risk assessment from heavy metals exposure near mining area in Bac Kan province, Vietnam, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 10.1007/s10653-021 …
Developing Health and Safety in Mines
Developing Health and Safety in Mines. Phil Earl, Technical Director and Chief Engineer. The phrase "Zero Harm" is a widely used strapline throughout the mining industry as we try to combat ...