Listing of Upcoming Events
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW for the 2008 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama on November 5-7, 2008!
This Conference is for owners, operators, suppliers, miners, contractors, educators, and regulatory professionals who want to support safe practices at our mines in the Southeastern US. We will address critical issues that affect ALL facilities that process coal, metal and non-metal mined products.
Come to our varied and exciting program of speakers and workshops. We have space for Exhibitors with scheduled times to visit the exhibits. Help us recognize safety excellence in mining!
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Train-the Trainer
Mine Emergency Preparedness
December 3, 2008
DEP-The Cambria District Mining Office
286 Industrial Park Drive
Ebensburg, PA
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As part of its 2007-2008 Brookwood-Sago Grant, The Penn State Miner Training program (PSMT) will be conducting a train-the-trainer workshop on mine emergency preparedness. This program, titled, "Do you understand mine emergencies? Are you prepared for a mine emergency?" will better prepare responsible persons, trainers, safety directors, and supervisors to train and educate miners on the important provisions of the MINER ACT. The purpose of this training is to improve every miner's ability to escape or evacuate a mine in case of an emergency.
Since an accurate count of participants is needed to plan for lunch, refreshment breaks, and training material copies, all participants must register by contacting Kathy Johnstonbaugh at 814.865.7472 or kfb2@psu.edu. Registration deadline is November 24th.
For more information about training content, contact Mark C. Radomsky at mcr4@psu.edu or 814.865.6335.
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The 13th Annual
Safety Seminar for
Underground Stone Mines
December 9 - 10, 2008
Louisville, KY
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The only national meeting entirely focused on underground stone mining, this year the seminar will feature discussions related to diesel particulate matter (DPM) and methods to observe and control ground conditions. In addition, there will be special emphasis on hearing loss prevention. During certain times, hearing tests will be given in the NIOSH Hearing Loss Prevention Unit on a first-come, first-served basis.
An Early Bird Workshop on Tuesday, December 9th will focus on hearing loss prevention. Topics will include: training and interventions, exposure assessment for the stone industry, PPE applications, and noise controls for roof bolting machines and jackleg drills.
Contacts for more information:
- See Flyer
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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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Mining Blasting Safety
and
Application Seminar
January 21-22, 2009
National Mine Health
and
Safety Academy
Beaver, West Virginia
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This tuition-free seminar is for mining company
managers, blasting engineers, blasters, and others
involved with the planning, design, and use of explosives in the mining industry.
The most recent innovations in drilling and blasting design technology will be addressed, along
with specific blasting applications, up-to-date blasting regulations, and blasting related information from recognized experts. Presenters are
drawn from manufacturers of explosives and accessories, blasting consultants, design experts, and government agencies.
Examples of topics include:
- Safety in storage, transportation, and use of explosives, and how to recognize and prevent
mal functions.
- Blasting design technology.
- Safe blasting practices.
- Drilling design.
- The use of seismology in blasting applications.
- Electronic initiation systems.
- Flyrock.
- Construction blasting.
- Vibration control.
Contact Kevin Malay at 304-256-3539 or malay.kevin@dol.gov or Doug Lawson at 304-256-3472 or lawson.douglas@dol.gov for
more information.
- See Flyer
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13th Professional
Development Mine Safety Seminar
for Supervisors
January 21 & 22, 2009
Allentown, PA
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Supervisors, mark your calendars now, and plan to attend the 13th Professional Development Mine Safety Seminar for Supervisors.
This affordable seminar and workshop will be held in Allentown, PA at the Holiday Inn Conference Center—Lehigh Valley. Organized by the Penn State Miner Training Program, MSHA, PA Mine Safety, and industry, the program is tailored for the safety and health professional development of supervisors who are interested in learning about practical approaches, tools, technology, and regulatory issues.
The proposed program covers a variety of topics, including, team work, disciplinary programs, successful industry safety programs, doing the right thing by safety, safety and profitability, dealing with drugs and alcohol, training skills, etc.
This announcement will be updated in November and will include final program and a registration link.
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South Central
Joint Mine Health
and Safety Conference
March 16-19, 2009
St. Louis, Missouri |
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The 27th South Central Joint Mine Health and Safety Conference will be held March 16-19, 2009 in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. If you have questions regarding the conference or would like additional information, please use the University of Texas link below.
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