It's getting cold

I don't know about where you live, but in Cleveland, it's getting cold. MSHA kicks off its 2006 Winter Alert campaign this week reminding mine operators and miners to increase awareness about the hazards that lead to fatal accidents in both underground and surface mines due to the onset of colder weather. MSHA’s statistics show that most explosions in coal mines occur during winter months. “Safety principles should be followed year-round, but miners and mine operators must be more vigilant to safety precautions during wintertime when the weather increases the risk of fatal accidents,” said Richard Stickler, new assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. “As the temperature drops, miners must be aware of how cold weather effects working environments.” Your comment?