Epiroc has launched its latest electric-driven drills, the Pit Viper 271 XC E, Pit Viper 275 XC E, and the Pit Viper 291 E. The trio are part of the company’s Smart and Green Series, delivering the same performance with zero exhaust emissions, zero fuel consumption, and a lower carbon footprint. The Pit Viper 271 XC E is capable of…
Read MoreDay: April 16, 2024
MSHA issues final silica rule
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a final rule to better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica. It lowers the permissible exposure limit to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for a full-shift exposure, calculated as an eight-hour, time-weighted average. If a miner’s exposure exceeds the limit, the…
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