Listing of Upcoming Events
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Safety Summit
for
Small Coal Mines
Chief Logan Lodge
Logan, WV
September 17, 2008
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Sponsored by:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
- WV Coal Association
- WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
- KY Coal Association
- KY Office of Mine Safety and Licensing
- Coal Operators and Associates
The meeting will occur on September 17, 2008 in Logan, WV at the Chief Logan Lodge and is aimed at underground coal mines with less than 50 miners. The goal of this meeting is to supply attendees with the most up-to-date information on a wide variety of safety issues important to small mines operating in the West Virginia and Kentucky region.
The seminar will be held at the Chief Logan Lodge, Hotel and Conference Center in Logan, WV (Phone: 304-855-6100). Special room rates are $70. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Please contact the Chief Logan Lodge, by 08/29/08 for reservations and reference the Safety Summit for Small Coal Mines. For more information about the meeting contact Lou Prosser, NIOSH, P.O. Box 18070, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236-0070 (Phone: 412-386-4423).
There is no cost for this meeting but you must register with NIOSH to attend.
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5th Atlantic Alliance Symposium
September 25 – 26, 2008
Lansdowne Resort
Leesburg, Virginia
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The conference will be attended by representatives of regulatory agencies and the aggregates industry, both of which are committed to reducing accidents in the aggregates industry to the minimum possible, and to improving occupational health practices and the health of our employees. Based on the success of last year's Symposium, we are finding that this conference provides an excellent venue for sharing information and best practices in safety and occupational health.
For more information on this event please see:
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Professional Development Workshop
in Delaware
September 30th, 2008 |
Mine safety instructors from Penn State University’s Miner Training Program, safety and health specialists from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and industry safety professionals will be conducting a one-day professional development workshop for mine supervisors, competent persons, and safety professionals on September 30th, 2008 in Woodside, DE.
The purpose of the workshop is to enhance safety at your operation through education and training in timely topics such as, recent accidents, understanding the new citation procedures and penalties, violation trends, fall protection, improving the conditions of your operation through inspections, safety excellence, and teambuilding.
Tentative program:
- MSHA update: injuries, regulations, etc.
- Preparing for inspections
- Fall protection
- Safety excellence
- Teambuilding
The program will be held at the POLYTECH Area School District campus, Adult Education Conference Center (P.O. Box 102, Woodside, DE 19980; ph. 302.697.4545). The Center is located on Rt. 13, south of Dover, DE. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for attending the program, but participants must register with Penn State by September 19th. Seats are limited. Lunch will be provided.
Please contact Kathy Johnstonbaugh at kfb2@psu.edu (ph. 814.865.7472/fax 814.863.1621) for further information and to register.
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2008 TRAM
National Mine
Instructors Seminar
October 14-16, 2008 |
This tuition-free seminar provides opportunities for health and safety trainers to improve their training programs with new ideas and new materials.
Workshops
The workshops cover a wide variety of topics pertinent to both metal/nonmetal and coal mine trainers, such as:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Risk Management
- Electrical Safety
- Powered Haulage Safety
- Interactive Presentation Skills
- Supervisory Issues
Participants may select from the 60-70 relevant workshops to attend. The small group format encourages interaction between the participants and the work shop leaders.
For more information on this seminar, contact Bob Glatter, program coordinator, at (202) 693-9575 or e-mail glatter.robert@dol.gov, or Belinda Browning, at (304) 256-3326 or e-mail browning.belinda@dol.gov.
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Sponsoring agencies from the mining industry, government and education present the Fourth Annual Joint Western Regional Mine Safety and Health Conference. Committed to exploring ways to improve health and safety in the mining industry, the purpose of this premier conference is to:
- Build partnerships focusing on zero fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses in the mining industry
- Foster relationships and open communication between industry and federal agencies
- Create a better understanding of how to send healthy miners home after each shift
For more information, visit the conference website at
http://www.fireacademy.unr.edu/msha/
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October 30-31, 2008
Hilton Garden Inn-Southpointe
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
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The 2008 SME/PCMIA Annual Joint Meeting is being held October 30-31 at the Hilton Garden Inn-Southpointe, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. During this two-day event, there will be four technical sessions covering Mine Rescue and Recovery, New Technology, Carbon Mitigation and Emissions, and Mine Seals.
Thursday's Keynote speakers include James F. Roberts, CEO, Foundation Coal Corporation and Shane Perry, Mining Engineer, John T. Boyd Company. Robert A. Full, Chief, Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services will be the Friday Keynote, and Dr. George W. Luxbacher, SME President and Vice President-Operations, Glenn Springs Holdings Inc. will provide the luncheon address.
The Mining Industry Career Fair will take place on Thursday afternoon, October 30. Coal companies, mining consultants, equipment manufacturers, regulatory agencies and others will be in attendance. Students are encouraged to attend and bring along their resumes. There will be summer and permanent employment opportunities available.
Two-day registration is $125 and one-day registration is $70. To obtain a flyer and registration information, please contact Mary DelRosso at 412.835.7387 or email mary412d@comcast.net.
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Third Annual
Missouri Mine Safety
and
Health Conference
January 15-16, 2009 |
Mine operators, miners, and contractors:
Make plans now to attend the third annual Missouri Mine Safety and Health Conference January 15-16, 2009 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.
The conference is a joint effort of Missouri's mining industry including the Missouri Limestone Producer's Association, SEMMSA, the State of Missouri and MSHA. It will feature exciting and informative speakers discussing a variety of topics pertaining to the mining industry.
Additional information concerning this conference will be mailed out in the very near future, so mark your calendars and plan to attend.
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