"May 17th has been designated by MSHA as Stand Down to Save Lives. There have already been far too many fatalities in the mining industry this year, many of which could have been prevented with proper training and safety checks. Mine owners and operators are responsible for proper training, adequate personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment and machinery. MSHA serves as a resource to help keep miners safe and healthy.
Stand Down to Save Lives is an event for mine owners and operators to talk with miners about safety. This can be done by having a toolbox talk or conducting workplace and equipment examinations. It can be as simple as a 15-minute discussion or can include hours of additional training over a few days. In short, Take Time, Save Lives..."
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