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  • NIOSH OMSHR Diesel Team Reducing Exposures

    Researchers at the NIOSH Diesel Engine Emissions Laboratory investigate emissions from diesel equipment in underground mines.

    Physical Scientist Larry Patts and Principal Scientist Dr. James Noll discuss the research work done at the NIOSH Office of Mine Safety & Health Research Diesel Engine Emissions Laboratory in this video posted on Oct. 20, 2011. more

  • Creative Company Uses Snakes in Mine Safety Campaigns

    Rick Melvill, creative director for communications company Unplugged, discusses how snakes can serve as metaphors for safety hazards in mining operations.

    Rick Melvill, creative director for communications company Unplugged, discusses in this February 2010 MiningWeekly video that use of puff adders, pythons, and mambas in safety campaigns for mining companies. They are used as metaphors for safety hazards in the workplace. more

  • Respirable Dust Sampling

    dust from cutting concrete

    Cutting dry concrete curbs and blocks can produce significant amounts of dust, possibly containing silica, and exposure controls should be used. more


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OSHA Region 6 Administrator John Hermanson says the agency assessed the maximum statutory fines, a total of $21,500 for four alleged serious violations, against a small Oklahoma grain company in connection with amputation injuries suffered by two teenage workers. Does this case demonstrate the need to increase the amounts OSHA can issue in penalties?