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            Technical Resources**Mine Emergency Operations Mobile Communications System**
A walk through one of the MSHA mobile communications system vehicles.
    **MEO Mobile Command Center**
A walk through of MSHA’s eastern command center vehicle.
    **MSHA Mine Rescue Robot**
A brief overview of the capabilities of the MSHA mine rescue robot.
    **Coal Dust Explosions**
Learn what causes explosions and fires, and how to prevent them using available tools and technology.
    **Preventing Powered Haulage Accidents at Surface Mines**
Stay safe with these best practices.
    **Introduction to Powered Haulage Safety**
Learn about powered haulage equipment used at mines and why safe operation is so important.
    **Conveyor Safety at Surface Mines**
Learn the hazards of conveyor systems and how to stay safe.
    **Hidden Danger: Safety Improvements for Surge**
Pushing coal on a surge pile is among the most dangerous jobs at a prep plant. Tips to stay safe.
    **Hearing Conservation, MSHA's Part 62**
Top hearing protection devices and proper ways to wear them.
    **Workplace Examinations**
Hazards to look for during a typical workplace examination.
    **Visibility and Communications: Off-Road and Highway Trucks**
Night driving, blind spots, poor weather conditions, road design, and traffic controls.
    **Brakes, Grades and Runaways - Highway Trucks**
Principles of haul road design and maintenance, braking system maintenance, and ways to handle highway truck runaways.
    **Safety On or Near Water**
Learn the hazards of working on or near the water and precautions to protect workers.
    **Highway Haulage Truck Inspection by MSHA Inspectors**
Follow an MSHA inspector through the examination of a highway haulage truck.
    **Fall Protection: Your Lifeline to Safety**
Common types of fall protection and what’s required under mining regulations.
    **Slam for Life MSHA Risk Assessment**
Prevent injuries from lifting; slips, trips, and falls; and mounting and dismounting equipment.
    **MSHA Traffic Control at Surface Mines Spanish**
Stay safe with these best practices on traffic control.

    

  
  

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