Is Your Brain Keeping You From Recognizing Hazards? Hazard recognition research shows that workers only identify about 45% of hazards in their workplaces, primarily due to how our brains process information, as well as not using our tools to slow our pre-job processes. Of the 55% of missed hazards, approximately 35% are missed because of cognitive biases and blind spots. Simply put, a cognitive bias is a break in our normal, rational judgement. While there are literally dozens of reasons ...
Save the Date for the March Mining & Exploration Division quarterly virtual business meeting. Bring a cup of coffee and a desire to learn more about the Division. M&E volunteer leadership will review current Division plans and recruit members to help with award evaluations as well as remaining session chair positions. Please join with us to learn about the division business as well as to provide feedback on new items that will be discussed. All SME members are invited. Monday, March 27, 2023 6...
The Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC) is sponsored by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). Held every two years, RETC is the renowned international forum for the exchange and dissemination of developments and advances in underground construction. The RETC advances the engineering and scientific knowledge of rapid underground excavation and tunneling through interdisciplinary meetings, publications, technical-educational exhibitions and encouragement of research....