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Mine Safety and Health Materials

MSHA offers a variety of materials to assist trainers and mine operators in promoting a safe and healthy environment at U.S. mines. Use the search column or scroll through the most recent listings below to find materials for safety talks and trainings at your mine.

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 9/26/2023

HEALTH ALERT Mobile  
Mining Operations & Equipment

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 7/20/2023

URGENT REMINDER

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 5/22/2023

Mining in hot work areas during summer can cause serious health issues for miners.

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 5/17/2023

Longwall Accidents

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 5/17/2023

Heat and Ignition Hazard

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 4/17/2023

Since 2018, there have been seven fatalities involving miners operating personnel carriers.  These accidents could have been prevented if mine operators:  1) had adequate procedures in place to ens

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 4/5/2023

 

Stop Hearing Loss

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 4/5/2023

 

Operator Booths, Control Rooms, Enclosed Cabs

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 3/15/2023

In the last ten years, 22 miners and contractors have been fatally injured and

Safety / Health Alerts
Posted 3/2/2023

Recent train derailments and chemical spills, including several incidents on mine sites, have increased the importance of maintaining awareness about hazardous chemicals used in mining.