Virginia Energy – Mineral Mining Program Announces MSHA Law Seminar Dates
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Following a 2-year hiatus due to COVID, Mineral Mining (formally DME) has announced it is once again offering their mine safety and health law seminar focusing on federal (MSHA) and Virginia state laws governing the mineral mining (metal/nonmetal) industry.
The intent of the seminar is to achieve safe and compliant mine operations, it is necessary for mine operators and contractors to have a basic understanding of the laws that apply to their activities. This seminar will provide the resource materials, and a review of those materials, to aid the industry in achieving its goals in safety and compliance.
The Specifics: There will be an introduction to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (The Act) and the MINER Act of 2006, 30 CFR, the MSHA Program Policy Manual (PPM), and Virginia law. Class review and group exercises will provide a working knowledge of, and the ability to use, these publications.
Other resources and materials will be provided and reviewed to promote a wider understanding of the subject matter including a stroll through the MSHA website. Guest speakers will present a unique knowledge and view of the subject matter.
Dates: June 21-23, 2022 in Charlottesville VA at the Virginia Department of Energy Mineral Mining Program offices located at 900 Natural Resources Dr.
Contact Vernon Harris at Mineral Mining to register – 434-951-6310 – vernon.harris@energy.virginia.gov or access the program brochure here.
This seminar is free of charge and is cosponsored by the VTCA. Availability is limited so sign up soon!
