Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside the workplace, which is why the National Safety Council will still be recognizing National Safety Month® in June. Observed annually by NSC, the nation’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, National Safety Month focuses on saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace. – National Safety Council.
Check out free materials for non-members or join and get more here.
Or take the pledge to do your part here.
Final Report added to 1/8/20 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 3/23/20)
Final Report added to 7/30/19 / MNM – Powered Haulage (updated 3/30/20)
Final Report added to 7/15/19 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 3/31/20)
Final Report added to 1/23/20 / MNM – Slip or Fall of Person (updated 4/20/20)
Final Report added to 12/23/19 / Coal – Machinery (updated 4/24/20)
Final Report added to 2/29/20 / MNM – Handling Materials (updated 4/30/20)
Training has been difficult or impossible due to restrictions placed on areas due to the Corona Virus pandemic. Because of that the National Safety Council has stated that companies have the option to extend the expiration date on First Aid and CPR certificates for 120 days. The policy will be re-examined on May 31.
Meanwhile the largest portion of training can be completed online. Skills testing will be required in addition to the online portion but NSC has also extended the deadline for completing that portion to within 90 days of doing the online portion. Complete Safety Solutions and other NSC Certified Trainers conduct the skills testing portion for an additional fee. Be sure to check out the availability with one before taking the online portion.
INTERIM GUIDANCE for Critical Infrastructure Workers including:
This important guideline is online here. The page includes pdf flyers to print out and post or share with workers. Note: this is provided for critical jobs where workers are needed to report to work and we salute them for their dedication. Other workers should support them by staying home as directed by their state and local governments.
Keep up to date with the latest accurate information on the Coronavirus HERE.
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #18 / Coal #8 (updated 2/19/20)
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #19 / Coal #9 (updated 2/19/20)
Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #23 / MNM #13 (2/14/20)
Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new webpage marking the 50th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the landmark worker safety and health law that led to the creation of OSHA.
The webpage highlights transformative workplace improvements over the past half century, from OSHA’s first standards and whistleblower protections, to assistance programs for small businesses, and the creation of training centers and education grants to help everyone understand and comply with the law.
Visit www.osha.gov/osha50 to find 50th anniversary events and information on OSHA’s efforts to protect America’s workforce.
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #20 / MNM #10 (1/10/20)
Final Report added to 2019 Fatality #19 / Coal #10 (1/14/20)
Fatalities awaiting Fatality Alert to be posted:
All along I have updated Fatalities posted here to include Final Reports and other notices when available. This usually takes weeks until they are posted and lately months and months. Because the update appears on the initial posting they most likely go unnoticed by those following this blog. I’m going to start entering a separate post to notify of the update along with a link to take you to the original post now updated. I hope this helps to keep you in the know when it comes to the hazards that are costing miners their lives.
It is usually safe to assume that a Fatality post that is missing the Final Report then MSHA has yet to release it, but if you’re unsure or a link doesn’t work please notify me at randy@safeminers.com.
Because it also takes MSHA more than a week to post what we used to call Fatalgrams giving the basic information about a fatality I, I’ll also post notices of fatalities that are pending Fatality Alerts. This will be without any additional information since there is so little offered at this point. At this writing we’re still awaiting a Fatality Alert for a December 23 Coal Fatality and a MNM one that occurred January 8.