Workplace safety law consists of federal and state regulations imposed on businesses in an effort to keep employees safe from harm. These rules apply to all mining sector employers. Standards are in place to reduce the risk of accidents and illnesses in the workplace, and government agents have authority to investigate and issue citations for noncompliance. Offenders are subject to monetary fines, and in some cases, imprisonment and other criminal penalties. There are plenty of good reasons why any business would want to maintain a safe workplace. Other than the basic human desire to avoid pain and suffering, workplace accidents can destroy your business!
Some of the high monetary costs attached to workplace accidents include:
the inability to meet your obligations to customers
wages paid to sick and disabled workers
wages paid to substitute employees
damaged equipment repair costs
insurance claims
workers' compensation claims
fines from MSHA
abatement cost
legal cost in employee defense
Understanding the laws and regulations that govern the mining industry are vital to managing your compliance and safety programs. $afepro covers the 1977 Act as amended by 2006 mine act in detail along with 30 CFR and program policies which give guidance to how the laws and regulations are to be enforced. The $afepro Institute’s June 17 thru 20, 2019 information will help you avoid bad citations and the knowledge to comply with the law. This is a must class for anyone new to mining industry and MSHA, along with your key people. Employees attending will add value to themselves and your company.
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Yours in $afe production,
Dean