It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, flanked by miners and advocates, announced the rollout of a new rule limiting silica dust exposure for miners in Uniontown, Pennsylvania Tuesday. For years, advocates for mine safety had urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the substance […] The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
It was a celebratory moment years in the making when acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, flanked by miners and advocates, announced the rollout of a new rule limiting silica dust exposure for miners in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, last week. For years, advocates for mine safety had urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the […] The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
For years, advocates for mine safety have urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the substance that has led to an increase in severe black lung cases among young miners. The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
The U.S. Department of Labor introduces new regulations to reduce silica dust exposure and improve health screenings for miners, aiming to prevent fatal and severe occupational diseases.