Spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines has become a serious problem, particularly in the caved area (gob). Recent statistics have shown that approximately 17% of a total of 87 underground
Ending Distracted Driving is Everyone's Responsibility Thousands have Died in Crashes Involving Cell Phone Use Many distractions exist while driving, but cell phones are a top distraction because so many
Feelings of fatigue are somewhat subjective, and signs of fatigue are not always easy to identify. Some people cannot even tell when they are fatigued. The reality is, more than
Illumination is an important aspect of the mine environment. Underground mines are totally dependent on artificial light, as are surface mines in non-daylight hours. Mine buildings rely predominantly on artificial
Click here for the Hearing Loss Prevention Program The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hearing Loss Prevention Program focuses on reducing occupational hearing loss through research on
Fatigue is a hidden danger for employees and workplaces, and it has the potential to cost businesses millions of dollars a year. Employees who miss out on crucial sleep are
Fatigue – You're More Than Just Tired TOPIC MENU What is Fatigue Costing Your Company? Physiology of Fatigue Physiology of Fatigue References Fatigue: Research Fatigue Reports Fatigue: What You Can
Click here to read the full newsletter Topics Covered in the December Newsletter: Spring Thaw Training Workshop OSHA Outreach Courses National Joseph A. Holmes Association Mine Safety & Health Conference
Some scary information that was not in either of the articles you sent. Saliva drug screens will not pick up synthetic opiates, Oxycontin, Percocet, Percodan. There is a pain doctor
Preventing the growth and transmission of Legionella bacteria, and subsequent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, is an essential goal in managing cooling water systems. The purpose of these guidelines is to
