{"id":1741,"date":"2018-01-25T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/msha-winter-safety-you-need-know\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:02:58","slug":"msha-winter-safety-you-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/msha-winter-safety-you-need-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Mine Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Miners are faced with hazardous risks \u2013 but winter months bring increased threats.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Mine Safety and Health Administration (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msha.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MSHA<\/strong><\/a>) emphasizes the importance of increased caution and observance of safety practices during the winter months, when cold temperatures increase hazards for miners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address the seriousness of winter hazards, MSHA regularly visits mines around the country to heighten awareness and provide miners with educational material to motivate safe work practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-the-winter-months-hazardous-for-miners\">Why are the winter months hazardous for miners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to MSHA, when the barometric pressure drops during colder weather, methane can migrate more easily into the mine atmosphere, increasing the risk of an explosion. Dry winter air also results in drier conditions underground, allowing coal dust to become suspended in the mine atmosphere, increasing the risk for dangerous explosions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter safety starts with awareness and examinations!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect coal miners, consider examinations of the area the first line of defense, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check for methane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the mine\u2019s ventilation plan and maintain ventilation controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continually apply rock dust to prevent the propagation of an explosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Shop Cold Weather Safety Posters:<\/h3><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr><td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Penguin Walk Poster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/do-the-penguin-walk-poster-cs522703\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/i\/c\/ice-hazard-poster-cs522703-1000.gif\" alt=\"Dp The Penguin Walk Poster CS522703\" width=185\" height=\"185\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/td><td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center;\"><a title=\"8 Tips for Winter Work Poster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/8-tips-for-working-safely-in-winter-poster-cs722389\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/i\/c\/ice-hazards-poster-cs722389-1000.gif\" alt=\"8 Tips For Working Safely In Winter Poster CS722389\" width=185\" height=\"185\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/td><td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Cold Stress Poster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/cold-stress-low-temperature-wind-speed-poster-cs907782\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/f\/i\/first-aid-poster-cs907782-1000.gif\" alt=\"Cold Stress Low Temperature + Wind Speed Poster CS907782\" width=185\" height=\"185\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/td><td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Winter Driving Safety Poster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/winter-driving-safety-poster-cs311415\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/i\/c\/ice-hazard-poster-cs311415-1000.gif\" alt=\"Winter Driving Safety Poster CS311415\" width=185\" height=\"185\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr>    <td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; padding: 10px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/do-the-penguin-walk-poster-cs522703\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Penguin Walk<\/u><\/a>\n    <\/td>    <td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; padding: 10px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/8-tips-for-working-safely-in-winter-poster-cs722389\" target=\"_blank\"><u>8 Winter Tips<\/u><\/a>\n    <\/td>    <td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; padding: 10px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/cold-stress-low-temperature-wind-speed-poster-cs907782\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Cold Stress<\/u><\/a>\n    <\/td>    <td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; padding: 10px;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/pd\/safety-poster\/winter-driving-safety-poster-cs311415\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Winter Driving Safety<\/u><\/a>\n    <\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter mine explosions occur as a result of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improperly designed and maintained bleeder systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete or inadequate mine examinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accumulations of methane in idle workings, along pillar lines, and in cavities and other places in the mine roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate\/ineffective smoking prevention programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improperly maintained equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate rock dusting and cleanup programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional winter hazards in mines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hazards such as limited visibility, slippery walkways, and freezing and thawing highways can also lead to accidents. Yes, there are ways to protect miners \u2013 such as safety messages, traffic signs, and more. Miners can work on preventing the above accidents by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking high walls and benches for stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examining vehicles for exhaust leaks and considering limiting engine idle time. Reducing engine idle time will eliminate the risk of carbon monoxide asphyxiation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing snow and ice on roadways, and applying sand to maintain traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know your ventilation plan \u2013 sufficient to dilute and render harmless explosive, noxious gases, dust, and fumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain 80% rock dust in all areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuously rock dust longwall tailgate and immediate return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are protecting surface and underground coal miners from explosions of utmost importance, protecting them from cold stress-related injuries is a concern this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSHA best practices for winter safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor your physical condition and that of your co-workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear several layers of clothing for insulation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect your ears, face, hands, and feet in extremely cold or wet weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include chemical hot packs in your first aid kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain adequate hydration and nutritional requirements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>On-the-job risks in the coal mining industry are dangerous, especially this time of the year. Continuously inspect and examine the area and identify hazards in the area with signs, tags, and labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold Work Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/meet-3-challenges-to-work-safely-in-cold-weather\/\"><strong>Meet three challenges to work safely in cold weather<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/safety-tip-prevent-cold-stress-illness-and-injury\/\"><strong>Safety Tip: Prevent cold stress illness and injury<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/2010-115\/pdfs\/2010-115.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NIOSH Fast Fact: Protecting yourself from cold stress (pdf).<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/winter-weather\/prevention\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/winter\/staysafe\/hypothermia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC advice on preventing hypothermia<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Miners are faced with hazardous risks &ndash; but winter months bring increased threats. The U.S. Department of Labor&rsquo;s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) emphasizes the importance of increased caution and observance of safety practices during the winter months, when cold temperatures increase hazards for miners. To address the seriousness of winter hazards, MSHA regularly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[417,143],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-facilities","category-safety-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mine Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know! - SafeWork Insider<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cold temperatures increase hazards for miners. 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