A recent article that appeared in newspapers throughout the States and online draws attention to the fact that U.S. Federal regulators haven't done a good job of implementing new airline safety laws. These tighter regulations were enacted after the nation's last fatal airline crash 4 years ago in Buffalo that killed 49 people.
The crash of a Continental Connection commuter aircraft was caused by weaknesses in pilot training, excessive work schedules and lack of experience, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. These problems are remarkably similar to small to mid-sized mines, who often don't have adequate budgets for training and workforce safety programs. Despite the fact that both industries are heavily regulated, the companies affected often drag their feet or push back against the laws, fearful of driving up costs or negatively affecting productivity.
Training challenges in mining and commercial aviation have much in common
Updated: Mar 15, 2024
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