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Freeze-thaw cycles change ground conditions and may cause hazards at mines. Water freezing in cracks expands, loosening materials that increase the risk of: • Rock falls • Highwall failures • Unstable roadways Use these best practices to stay safe: bit.ly/4rFKoSk

Freeze-thaw cycles change ground conditions and may cause hazards at mines. Water freezing in cracks expands, loosening materials that increase the risk of: • Rock falls • Highwall failures • Unstable roadways Use these best practices to stay safe: bit.ly/4rFKoSk

Cold weather is still a workplace hazard in many parts of the country. Visit MSHA’s winter safety page for tips, best practices, and printable materials to keep miners safe this season. msha.gov/winter-safety

Last chance! Just days left to register for MSHA's FREE online mining job fair that connects operators and job seekers nationwide. Details: msha.gov/jobfairs

❄️ Winter is still here! Know the wind chill temperatures and protect yourself from frostbite, hypothermia & cold stress by using appropriate protective gear & watching weather trends.

❄️ Winter Safety Reminder ❄️ Clear snow and ice from roads and walkways during the winter months! For more best practices on winter safety, visit msha.gov/winter-safety.

Don't miss MSHA's free online mining job fair on Feb. 26. Operators and job seekers connect from anywhere in the USA. Learn more: msha.gov/jobfairs

Don't miss MSHA's free online mining job fair on Feb. 26. Operators and job seekers connect from anywhere in the USA. Learn more: msha.gov/jobfairs

Need your blasting recertification? Attend a seminar at the National Mine Health & Safety Academy on Feb. 18-19 to learn: 💥 Blasting design technology 💥 Safe blasting practices 💥 Electronic initiation systems Register via email at AskMSHA@dol.gov or by calling 304-256-3257.

Mark your calendar! MSHA is hosting a free Mining Industry Virtual Job Fair. Operators can feature openings, and job seekers can apply and ask questions. Learn more: msha.gov/jobfairs

❄️ Winter Safety Reminder ❄️ Clear snow and ice from roads and walkways during the winter months! For more best practices on winter safety, visit msha.gov/winter-safety.

Mark your calendar! MSHA is hosting a free Mining Industry Virtual Job Fair. Operators can feature openings, and job seekers can apply and ask questions. Learn more: msha.gov/jobfairs

Big news: $10.5M in MSHA grants going to colleges and state & tribal agencies for mine safety training. From surface mines to underground, everyone benefits. Staying safe is a team effort. dol.gov/newsroom/relea…

We have awarded $10,537,000 in grants to bolster miner safety & health training across 45 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 🛠 Safety starts with education. Learn who’s getting funding & how it helps: dol.gov/newsroom/relea…

We’ll always fight to keep the hardworking men and women of our nation SAFE. That’s why we’re taking action to ensure America’s miners have the resources they need to thrive and stay safe on the job.

Today is National Miners Day, when we honor our nation’s miners – the backbone of America’s infrastructure. Their hard work and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. #NationalMinersDay For more info visit: msha.gov/minersday

We have awarded $250K in Brookwood-Sago grants to the University of Arizona, Penn State, and the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to enhance mine safety and health training across the U.S. Together, we’re building a safer future for miners. dol.gov/newsroom/relea…

MSHA is awarding up to $250,000 for safety and health education. 🛑 Honoring the 25 miners lost in Brookwood, AL (2001) and Sago, WV (2006), the Brookwood-Sago Grant Program funds training that can save lives. Apply here by Sept. 19: grants.gov/search-results…

⛏️ Calling all state, tribal, & territorial agencies supporting miner safety & health! MSHA has $10.5 million available through its FY25 State Grants Program for safety & health training initiatives. 📅 Tomorrow is the last day to apply! grants.gov/search-results…

🚨 Boost your state’s mine safety & health training! MSHA is offering $10.5 million in funding for programs that train miners in rescue techniques, accident prevention, & emergency readiness. 🧑‍🏫 State, tribal & territorial agencies: apply by Sept. 9! grants.gov/search-results…