Sun’s out, snow turns to slush—care-free spring vibes, nature waking up. But melting ground lets mines do their own thing: AP mines rise a few cm, trip-wires shift, marker flags drift away. Yesterday’s cleared lane is new terrain. Found any thaw surprises? 👇

#spring #minesafety #uxo

We’re proud to support the Florida Mine Safety Program in sharing the stories behind this important work and highlighting the dedication of the teams, trainers, and safety professionals who make the event possible.

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Mine Safety Officer Lerato Khumalo inspecting a VW Amarok with Handel Street leather for site hygiene compliance.

Lerato Khumalo the Mine SIte Safety Officer has the tough job of keeping the team safe and the cabs hygienic with Handel Street. 🛡️

#MineSafety #HealthAndSafety #MiningSA #HandelStreet #ZeroHarm #VWAmarok

Labor Department Awards $105 Million to Expand Mine Safety and Health Training -- Occupational Health & Safety Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by MSHA, will support mine safety and health training programs nationwide, expanding education and hazard awareness in a high-risk indus...

The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding $105 million to expand mine safety and health training nationwide, strengthening education and hazard awareness in one of the most dangerous industries.

🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#MineSafety #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceTraining

Pakistan: Two miners killed after landslide hits coal mine in Quetta - Yes Punjab News Two miners killed in a coal mine landslide in Quetta, Balochistan; authorities launch inquiry amid unsafe mining conditions.

Pakistan: Two miners killed after landslide hits coal mine in Quetta yespunjab.com?p=187708

#Balochistan #CoalMineAccident #QuettaNews #MiningDisaster #PakistanNews #MineSafety #MiningTragedy #CoalMineLandslide #UnsafeWorkConditions #MinersKilled

Labor Department Awards $10.5M to Strengthen Mine Safety Training Nationwide -- Occupational Health & Safety The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is distributing more than $10.5 million to 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Northern Mariana Islands to support programs aimed at reducing mining a...

#MineSafety alert: The @USDOL awards $10.5 M+ across 45 states, the @NavajoNation and the @CNMIgov to boost miner training and reduce accidents. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#MSHA #MiningSafety #WorkerProtection

🗓️ Today in Labor History (1922):
A coal mine explosion in Spangler, PA killed 79 miners after new operators had the mine reclassified as “non-gaseous” — despite multiple prior gas burns. A deadly decision that ignored workers’ warnings.
#LaborHistory #NeverForget #MineSafety #UnionStrong

U.S. Department of Labor Offers $250K in Brookwood-Sago Grants for Mine Safety Training -- Occupational Health & Safety MSHA funding will support education on powered haulage, emergency response, dust hazards, and other critical safety issues, with applications due Sept. 19.

⛏️ $250K in #BrookwoodSago grants will fund new #MineSafety training programs nationwide.
Details 👉 ohsonline.com/articles/202...

How Environmental Assessments help safeguard worker safety in B.C. mining

Here’s what you missed in our August newsletter 👇

#BCPoli #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals
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NIOSH Offers Free, Confidential Black Lung Screenings for Coal Miners Starting in July -- Occupational Health & Safety The mobile screening program offers coal miners free, confidential evaluations to support early detection of black lung disease at multiple community and mine sites.

The mobile screening program offers coal miners free, confidential evaluations to support early detection of black lung disease at multiple community and mine sites. ohsonline.com/articles/202... #MineSafety #BlackLung #NIOSH

Six university students drown while visiting mine in China Six university students drowned in a Chinese mine's flotation tank after a grid plate collapsed. Th...

Six university students drowned in a Chinese mine's flotation tank after a grid plate collapsed. The accident occurred Wednesday in Inner Mongolia. One teacher was injured. #MineSafety #News

One dead, mine evacuated after 'underground incident' in Tennessee A mine employee is missing after an "underground incident" was reported early Friday morning in Jefferson County.

WHNT 19Alabama News Beacon #Tennessee #MineSafety #UndergroundMining

MSHA Proposes Major Rule Changes to Coal Mine Safety Plan Approvals -- Occupational Health & Safety The Mine Safety and Health Administration moves to limit discretionary enforcement by district officials, citing legal and constitutional concerns.

🚨 MSHA just proposed major rule changes for coal mine roof control & ventilation plans—aimed at reducing unchecked authority & improving legal compliance. Public comments open until July 31. 🏗️🛑

🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#MSHA #MineSafety #CoalMining #Regulations #OSHA

MINE SAFETY (PC) - Fast-Paced Arcade 2D Platformer The fast-paced arcade 2D platformer game MINE SAFETY has been released for PC

The fast-paced arcade 2D platformer game MINE SAFETY has been released for PC. Find out more here:

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#games #videogames #gaming #pcgames #pcgaming #indiegame #indiegames #arcade #2d #platformer #minesafety @minicactusgames.com

MSHA’s TRAM Conference to Spotlight Innovation in Mine Safety Training -- Occupational Health & Safety Hundreds of mine safety trainers will gather at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy to explore the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in miner education.

🚨 Mine safety pros—mark your calendars! MSHA’s TRAM Conference is back this November, spotlighting cutting-edge training tools & techniques to protect miners’ health and safety. 🛠️⛏️

📍 Beaver, WV
🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#MineSafety #TRAM2025 #MSHA #WorkerTraining #OccupationalHealth

Deep fear in coal country: DOGE cuts put region's miners and families on edge For federal safety inspectors, the urgent call to their sprawling mining office near Pittsburgh was bleak: Man crushed in the rubble of an aging mine in...

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#CoalCountry
#MineSafety
#DogeCuts

Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety Coal mining in West Virginia, meanwhile, spent the ensuing years in a political fight that Republ...

Proposed MSHA office closures spark safety concerns among retired miners & advocates. Supporters cite efficiency & economic stimulus. Debate centers on balancing safety regulations with budgetary constraints. #MineSafety #News

Central Queensland coal mine shut down due to dangerous gas levels The Anglo American-owned Moranbah North in central Queensland has been safely evacuated after dangerous gas levels were detected.

🚨 Safety first! The Moranbah North coal mine was evacuated due to dangerous carbon monoxide levels. Mine safety and monitoring are crucial to protecting workers. How can we improve safety in high-risk industries? #MineSafety #Queensland #EnergyIndustry

But the bumper stickers on all the coal miners trucks read #TrumpDigsCoal. Maybe they can get new ones that read “Trump Digs Coal Miners Graves.” #MineSafety #MSHA

DOGE targets federal mine safety offices for closure in Kentucky The Department of Government Efficiency has targeted seven Kentucky mine safety offices for possible closure, according to the DOGE website.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has listed seven Kentucky Mine Safety Health Administration offices for possible closure, raising concerns about miner safety. Some of DOGE's past closure decisions have been reversed. #MineSafety #Kentucky

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A Government Worker's Message for Elon Musk: Federal workers save lives. They are not the so-called deep state. They are dedicated to the public good. They solve problems the private sector won't solve because they aren't profitable. #feds #resist #DOGE #labor #unions #minesafety

youtu.be/ijvrvp8Z17M?... #DOGE #USGovernment #MineSafety #FederalJobs

Kentucky Division of Mine Safety reports record 34 months without mining fatalities Kentucky's mining industry achieves safety milestone with no fatalities for 34 months.

Kentucky's mining industry has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating 34 months without any fatalities, but are we prepared for the challenges ahead in mine safety?

Learn more here!

#KY #EconomicDevelopment #MineSafety #WorkforceIssues #CitizenPortal

How Regulation came to be: The Cherry Mine Disaster - Part II In our first installment ( Part I, here ) we watched the Cherry, Illinois mine ...

Mining is rife with hazards. 9th in a series. Reposted w/author's permission.
#HowRegulationCameToBe #CoalMines #Illinois #MineSafety #Ventilation #ImmigrantLabor #SurvivorBenefits #Arbitration #FireSafety

12 miners rescued after gold mine collapses in western Kenya - Yes Punjab News Twelve miners trapped in a collapsed gold mine in Kenya’s Kakamega County have been rescued. Officials urge stricter safety measures for artisanal mining.

12 miners rescued after gold mine collapses in western Kenya yespunjab.com?p=90407

#KenyaMineRescue #GoldMineCollapse #MinersRescued #KenyaNews #MiningAccident #RescueOperation #MineSafety #BreakingNews #WesternKenya #DisasterResponse

How Regulation came to be: The Cherry Mine Disaster - Part I They start to appear in the small towns just north of us, where the makeup of the population begins to shift, subtly becoming a little less English, German, and Irish and beginning to trend more ...

Mining is rife with hazards. 8th in a series. Reposted w/permission.
#HowRegulationCameToBe #CoalMines #Illinois #MineSafety #Ventilation

Conveyor guards should be secured in place at all times when the belts are in operation. This tiny wire cannot be expected to protect people. We can do better. #minesafety #miningindustry #guarding