January 2020
In this edition of the Florida Mine Safety Program e-newsletter, you'll find information about the upcoming Third Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition, as well as conferences and seminars taking place next month.

Team participating in the Second Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition in February 2019.

Third Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition

The Florida Mine Safety Program is wrapping up preparations for the Third Annual Surface Mining Emergency Response Training and Competition, which will be held Feb. 24-27, 2020, at the Florida Public Safety Institute, located just northwest of Tallahassee, Florida. 

The competition will provide valuable opportunities for Emergency Response Teams to test and hone their skills across a wide range of realistic emergency response scenarios.  Click here  to review the contest rules book. 

Online registration is now open for teams, vendors, sponsors and non-competitors!  The competition could not take place without the generous support of many sponsoring organizations. For more information about registering for the competition or sponsoring the event , contact Karen Miller, CMSP, Mining Program Manager, at (850) 201-7689 or  millerka@tcc.fl.edu .
Annual Mine Blasting Safety and Application Seminar

The Annual Mine Blasting Safety and Application Seminar is coming up on Feb. 19-20. The tuition-free seminar is held for those in the mining industry who are involved in the use of explosives.

The seminar will take place in Beaver, West Virginia at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy.  Click here for registration information.
Arkansas Mine Health and Safety Conference

The Arkansas Mine Health and Safety Conference will take place Feb. 13-14 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. 

The mission of the conference is to provide a forum for the mining community to focus on current mine health and safety topics. 

For more information about registration,  click here
Sam's Corner

Retiring Legacy MDRS System
The legacy MDRS was officially retired on Jan. 10, 2020. For more information on this update, 

"Belt conveyors and their components pose serious risks to miners working on or around them." Click here to learn more about conveyor systems and key safety practices,





Sam Pierce is the District Manager of MSHA's Southeastern District.
WHO WE ARE
The Florida Mine Safety Program (FMSP) aims to educate those who partake in mining operations by assisting mining companies and mining contractors with their health and safety training. For more than 30 years, the program has operated as a federally-funded grant program under the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), whose mission is to prevent death, disease and injuries in the mining industry. This is done through a variety of training courses, conferences and informational seminars offered by FMSP. These courses highlight proper emergency evacuation plans, health and safety standards and more. FMSP diligently works to ensure that miners working in both Florida metal and nonmetal operations are aware of the health and safety standards and are effectively trained to take precautionary measures. Through a collaborative effort, FMSP and MSHA Educational Field and Small Mine Services (EFSMS) work together to reduce the frequency and severity of mining accidents and ensure a safe environment for all.
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Disclosure of Federal Participation (Stevens Amendment)  
  • The Florida MSHA State Grants Program informs the public that the use of Federal dollars in the Florida Mine Safety Program meets the Stevens Amendment requirement.  Bid Solicitations, press releases, various instructional material purchases, training resources, video productions, websites, social media, mine rescue events, staff professional development opportunities, and all engagements have been funded in whole or in part with Federal Entitlement Dollars. 
  • This Florida Mine Safety Program Bid Solicitation is fully supported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, MSHA State Grants Program, of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $175,046.00 with 25% ($43,762.00) from non-governmental sources. 
  • "This material was produced under Grant Number MSHA 2019-1 from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, MSHA State Grants Program, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government." 

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