Appodlachia #246: Former MSHA head sounds the alarm on RFK's cuts at NIOSH
Today, Chuck talks with former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Joe Main, on how the recent federal spending cuts targeting NIOSH have put miners safety and lives at risk.
You can follow Joe on LinkedIn, where he posts regular updates on what is happening with NIOSH and other critical mine safety regulatory challenges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-main-965a15159/
Timestamps
- Context setting/Gingrich cuts on mine safety — 6:30
- NIOSH History — 9:30
- How NIOSH got breathing apparatuses in mines — 12:00
- Silicon/ventilation issues and safety — 21:10
- UBB — 22:15
- What will be lost with NIOSH cuts— 24:50
- Joe's experience dealing with the consequences of MSHA cuts — 33:00
- Fears over long term consequences of cuts — 42:30
Some additional context on NIOSH
Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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