On Jan. 20, 2012, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its “Fall 2011” semi-annual regulatory agenda, covering the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health ...

Keep up to date with this breakdown of industry news in the United States and Canada.

Take steps to make sure ground conditions are stable before entering the work area.

A continuous level sensor, a V-belt tracking system and a finger-operated joystick controller are among the products featured.

H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, is a rare, pragmatic bill that protects aggregate producers, farmers, and other rural businesses from the uncertainty surrounding current and future regulation ...

Merger and acquisition activity continued to plug along at a snail’s pace as 2011 closed.

From the father of soil mechanics to a fictional young wizard, many have sought mythical solutions to complex problems.

The Congestion Problem: TTI identifies the worst stretches of highway that offer unpredictable travel times, plus an update on the Highway Trust Fund.

Review Commission ruling increases the burden on mines to maintain automatic warning devices on mobile equipment.

            With the New Year comes a new round of legislative proposals affecting mine safety and health. Although legislative action was limited in 2011 largely to oversight hearings concerning the Occupation ...