NMA develops new health and safety initiative for US mines

The National Mining Association (NMA) has launched a new NMA initiative to foster continued improvement in US mine safety and health performance – SafetyShare.Org. This program, according to NMA President and CEO, Hal Quinn, “harnesses a broad array of tools, resources and practices that are directed at further improvements in the health and safety of the 380,000 people working at America’s mines. The initiative will tap the expertise of technology providers and safety professionals, engage in partnerships with government and academia, and promote awareness campaigns, programs and safety practices; all directed at achieving our goal of zero injuries at US mines.” (more…)