Listing of Upcoming Events
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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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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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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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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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