Aggregates Manager

Information Educational materials for aggregates professionals by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Aggregates handbook The second edition of The Aggregates Handbook will be available on Nov. 1. The new edition offers updated content and expanded coverage on all aspects of the aggregate industry. Topics include sustainability, production technology, safety, transportation, geology, plant processing, design, technology standards, and industry trends. The 800+ page handbook focuses on three major areas: The handbook will be available in both hardcopy and electronic form. For more information or to order, go to www.nssga.org/handbook. Educational materials Safety posters are available for free download, or professionally printed copies may be ordered at a cost of $1 per poster plus shipping. The posters include: Take Five for Finger and Hand Safety!; Wrench Right; Proper Prying; Get On and Off Safely!; and Beware! The Unexpected Danger. Go to www.ima-na.org/Safety-Health for more information. Mining National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Dozer training program A new web-based training course, part of Vista's Silver Series, focuses on the basic operation and safety of crawler dozers. The program is designed to help trainees in the construction and mining industries to become safe and productive operators. Lessons cover components, controls, and design and application. Vista Training 29A AGGREGATES MANAGERDIGITAL EXCLUSIVE survey A new survey of the U.S. mining population captures the profile of the mining workforce. A total of 737 randomly selected mining operations returned completed questionnaires and reported data for 9,008 employees. Two sets of data were collected — Part I: Employees presents the employee-level data; Part II: Mines presents the mine-level data. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Safety procedures materials A set of successful or good practices for confined space and lockout/tagout procedures are now available for those who do not have available resources. Both sets of materials include a sample written program, sample checklists, links to federal and state standards, and more. The materials are available at www.phylmar.com.

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• Information Library - Educational materials for aggregate industry professionals
• EDITORIAL: Romancing the Stone
• AGGBEAT: The latest information on the future of highway funding, and other industry news.
• STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS: A roundup of the latest news in North America.
• SAFETY WATCH: Define boundaries and establish clear communication standards for miners within a workzone.
• FEATURE- Main Highlights MSHA Milestones: During our recent conversation, Joe Main touted MSHAs work wih aggregate associations to bring about safety improvements.
• ROLLOUTS: McCloskeys R230 mobile screener and other new equipment for the aggregate market.
• FEATURE- Opening Its Doors: Through a variety of community relations programs, Silvi Group Strives to be an asset to the communities in which it operates.
• OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED: Alternative Energy Sources- Finding alternative sources of energy makes sense from an enviromental and a financial viewpoint.
• FEATURE- Maintenance Guide for Air Classifiers: A service technician should check these 10 items to help identify and fix problems with air classifiers.
• FEATURE- The Big Boys of Crushing: These extra-large cruushers, with production capacities of 700 tons per hour or greater, are not for the faint of heart.
• ROCK LAW: Sixth Circuit overrides Secretary of Labor on temporary reinstatement of terminated miners.
• DATA MINING: The latest financial analysis of issues impacting in the industry.
• Classified ADS: Aggregate industry classifieds.
• ADVERTISER INDEX: See whos who and where to find their products.
• CARVED IN STONE: It is important to know how much aggregate will swell when It is excavated in order to determine hauling and stockpiling requirements.