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New MSHA Silica Rule: What Mine Operators Need to Know (And How to Prepare) 

New MSHA Silica Rule: What Mine Operators Need to Know (And How to Prepare) 

by Andrew Gondzur | Jan 16, 2026 | Workplace Safety, Risk Management

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has introduced a major update to its regulations on respirable crystalline silica — a move aimed at reducing serious lung diseases among miners. While legal challenges have delayed enforcement for coal mines, the rule...
Overconfidence Can Be Dangerous: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Impacts Workplace Safety

Overconfidence Can Be Dangerous: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Impacts Workplace Safety

by Andrew Gondzur | Sep 12, 2025 | Workplace Safety, Risk Management

In high-risk industries, safety is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. Yet, one subtle psychological phenomenon can quietly undermine even the most robust safety programs: the Dunning-Kruger effect. The Dunning-Kruger effect is when individuals with limited...

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