The 2009 flu season is expected to be harsh. Learn how to minimize the impact of swine and other flus on your business. by John Austin A new flu, the H1N1 virus, ...

Producers should prepare to deal with the labor advocates’ dream team. by Henry Chajet While Republicans and moderate Democratic Congressional members are expressing concerns over the economy and job losses as well ...

Knowing when, how, and why to challenge citations stemming from air sampling can save your site not only current penalties but also potential future litigation. by Daniel J. Pubal   When the Mine ...

No good deed goes unpunished as environmental settlements trigger IRS scrutiny. by George Schutzer and Ora Sheinsen Federal and state agencies often threaten companies with lawsuits or penalties for alleged violations of ...

MSHA's new conference process may cause operators who want to challenge citations to make difficult decisions. by Mark Savit As you likely know, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has ...

MSHA’s new conference process may cause operators who want to challenge citations to make difficult decisions. by Mark Savit                                                            As you likely know, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has ...

While new MSHA procedures provide more opportunity to discuss hotly contested issues, they create fewer options for mediation. by Christa Lee Rock How time flies. Just over a year ago, my colleague, ...

Lay-offs and reduced work schedules tend to spawn hazard complaints. Know how to the complaint and investigation. by John Austin and Brian Hendrix The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is ...

MSHA's informal conference process may be undergoing another evolution. by Peter S. Gould To readers who are frustrated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) ever-changing informal conference process, you are ...

As President Obama's picks for mine safety are announced, operators should reflect on their safety strategies for dealing with the new administration. by Avi Meyerstein and Dan Pubal Two weeks before the ...