Yearly Archives: 2018

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Letter from the Chief

  • Posted on Aug 3, 2018

Dear Eastern PA ISEE Newsletter readers, Among the changes to the Chapter 211 regulations are requirements for communication between the driller and blaster before any holes are loaded and documentation of that communication in the form of a drill log to be attached to the blast record. It is a must that the blaster be ...read more

2nd Annual Clay Shoot & BBQ!

  • Posted on Jun 6, 2018

On Friday, November 16th the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter will host it’s second annual Clay Shoot and BBQ.  Join us at 11:30am for a BBQ lunch followed by a mandatory 12:30pm safety class and 1pm start at the Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays course in Coplay, PA. The event is FREE for members.  Non-members will be charged ...read more

Crazy Horse Memorial

  • Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Mountain crew members were recently on top of Crazy Horse’s head installing additional cable and stanchions to fulfil rope safety standards and calculate the amount of air hose that would be needed to reach work area in preparation for carving the hairline. The crew was also working on Crazy Horse’s hand and mane area. One ...read more

MSHA’s Final Rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines

  • Posted on Apr 10, 2018

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will publish a final rule on Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines that amends a final rule published on January 23, 2017. The amendments to the final rule require that an examination of the working place be conducted before work begins or as miners begin ...read more