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#246: Former MSHA head sounds the alarm on RFK's cuts at NIOSH

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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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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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HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!
patreon.com/appodlachia
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the hosts, Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, and do not represent the opinions of either of their employers. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

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