Steel Industry Health and Safety News

Arch Coal Elects Conaway to Vice President of ...
Fri, 04 May 2012 13:40:00 +0100
PR Newswire - ST. LOUIS, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) elected Douglas Conaway to vice president of safety."We're pleased the board has elevated Doug to the top ...


Global steel prices continue to remain stable ...
Fri, 04 May 2012 05:18:46 +0100
For now, global steel prices appear to have found a continuing balance, as supply and demand forces have achieved equilibrium. Locally, prices are stable as well, but the health of our region could lead to local mills increasing pricing if West Coast ...


AK Steel Holding Corporation : AK Steel's Board ...
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:51:43 +0100
AK Steel AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon ... 03/28 AK Tube Plants Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance 03/19 AK Steel Announces Pricing of $300 Million Senior Notes Offering 03/19 AK Steel Announces $250 Million Senior Notes Offering 03/15 ...


AK Steel's Coshocton Works Recognized For Outstanding ...
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:40:00 +0100
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, April 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --AK Steel's (NYSE: AKS - News) Coshocton (Ohio) Works has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division ...


11th Annual Great Designs in Steel Seminar Discusses ...
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:00 +0100
DETROIT, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As automotive engineers and designers develop the best solutions to meet more stringent fuel economy standards and safety regulations, the North American steel industry ...


Ruukki Optim 550 W steel grade is weather resistant ...
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100
Rautaruukki Corporation  Press release 12 April 2012 at 15 pm EET Ruukki is responding to the needs of its customers with the launch of Ruukki Optim 550 W structural steel, which combines the properties of weather-resistant steels and high-strength structural steels. A structure made of weather-resistant steel develops a patinated surface. This means it needs no surface treatment and can withstand corrosion attack by the elements much better than conventional structural steels. In addition to its weather-resistance, the high strength of the steel can be utilised by machinery and equipment builders to lighten the tare weight of mobile machines and thus increase their payloads. This in turn reduces overall fuel consumption. If colour coating is desired, it adheres to weather-resistant steels better than to conventional structural steels. These steels are ideal for use in various rolling stock applications, as well as in the lattice structures of power line pylons and in agricultural trailers, for example, says Thomas Hrnfeldt, Senior Vice President at Ruukki. Ruukki Optim is used in body structures in trams Ruukki Optim 550 W steel grade is used, among other things, in the body structures of the new trams currently being made by Transtech for use in Helsinki, Finland. The use of high-strength steels helps to lighten tram weight because the steel used can be thinner and still retain the properties required. A lighter tram structure means less energy is required to operate it. The first two new trams will be operating on tramlines in Helsinki in 2013 and serial production of the trams will begin in 2014. The development of Transtech's low-floor tram was based on safety and best overall value for money. This means high reliability and availability as well as low operating and maintenance costs, which the use of weather-resistant steel promotes, says Pasi Rytknen, Material and Logistics Manager at Transtech. Ruukki Optim 550 W complements Ruukki's range of weather-resistant steels. Ruukki Optim 960 W strength category steel grade, which was launched earlier, has been very well received on the market. High-strength Ruukki Optim steels are made using a unique direct quenching process developed by Ruukki. In addition to Optim steels, Ruukki also manufactures hard Ruukki Raex wear-resistant steels. For more information, please contact: Thomas Hrnfeldt, Senior Vice President, Ruukki Metals, +46 10 78 78414, thomas.hornfeldtruukki.com Ruukki Optim 550 W steel grade is used, among other things, in the body structures of the new trams currently being made for use in Helsinki, Finland. The use of high-strength steels helps to lighten tram weight. Ruukki provides its customers with energy-efficient steel solutions for better living, working and moving. Ruukki operates in some 30 countries and employs around 11,800 people. Net sales in 2011 totalled EUR 2.8 billion. The company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). www.ruukki.com Ruukki Optim 550 W


China presses coal mining industry to improve ...
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:19:00 +0100
The Chinese government on Monday urged the coal industry to improve work safety by ordering mines to invest more in beefing up safety facilities and education of workers. The State Administration ...


Msha Publishes Final Rule On Examinations In ...
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:41:00 +0100
Rule will lead to enhanced protection of miners' health and safety ARLINGTON, Va., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that the final rule Examinations of Work Areas in Underground Coal...


Peabody Energy Endorses U.S. Mining Industry's ...
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +0100
ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) today announced its endorsement and participation in CORESafety, a new safety and health management system developed by member companies of the National Mining Association (NMA) for the U.S. mining...


Safety stewards installed at BHEL, Tiruchi - ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:52:00 +0100
With a view to preventing accidents, safety stewards were installed at Seamless Steel Tube Plant (SSTP), BHEL, Tiruchi, on Thursday. At a function organised for installing the 27 batch of stewards, P. Murali, Deputy Director of Boilers, Government of ...


AK Steel's Zanesville Works Recognized ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:15:00 +0100
PR Newswire - WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AK Steel's (NYSE: AKS - News) Zanesville (Ohio) Works has been recognized for outstanding safety performance by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division ...


Dallas operator adds Temsa TS35
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:44:09 +0100
The TS35 is constructed from stainless steel for extra durability and safety. An American driveline is combined with superb European quality and craftsmanship to create a high quality driving experience.