To sleep: perchance to dream – debunking common myths
Everyone needs sleep to function properly and enjoy good overall health. In mining especially, where equipment operators must contend with…
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A 2020 look at mining safety in the U.S.
More than 13,000 mines are active across the U.S. Each day, more than 300,000 miners who drive the country’s economy,…
The unhealthy relationship between sugar and sleep
Sleep is essential for operator alertness. Drowsy equipment operators create unsafe mining sites, as they increase the likelihood of serious…
Spotlight on the Zero Harm initiative in South Africa
Serious injuries and fatalities remain a problem for open pit mining companies. South Africa, home to several major mining operations,…
Understanding the causes of workplace fatigue
When you think of workplace fatigue, you might consider the total cost to the company of lost productivity. But there…
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