At a glance
- We give awards each year for mining health and safety innovations.
- We accept applications by email, and companies can self-apply.
- There are four categories: Coal, Metal, Industrial Minerals, and Stone, Sand & Gravel.
- The application process is simple and involves answering several questions.
Background
The NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award recognizes mines and companies making extraordinary efforts to improve worker safety and health. We judge entries on how organizations applied technology or improved processes in innovative ways, beyond mandatory requirements.
Technology changes or new procedures should show an effort to continuously improve to solve problems, not a one-time "fix." Mines and companies that qualify are invited to self-apply.