National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Public Conferences for Persons Interested in Self-Rescuer Protection and Mine Emergency Preparedness in the Mining Industry

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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will host a conference on issues and concerns related to self-rescuer protection in the mining industry. In addition, MSHA will host a conference on mine emergency preparedness. The conferences will run concurrently. The purpose of these conferences is to provide an opportunity for an exchange of information between the Agencies, self-rescuer manufacturers, mining industry representatives, labor representatives, and those involved in all areas associated with mine emergency preparedness.