The 2019 Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Preshift Rules Training will be held April 2 – 3, 2019 at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Beaver, West Virginia.  Team representatives, state agencies and MSHA are being given an opportunity to receive interpretations directly from the Chief Judges and Assistant Chief Judges.

MSHA will also audio conference the Rules Training to a number of outlying locations. 

MSHA is offering the training via WebEX as well for those not able to attend the training in person.  The WebEx information is as follows:

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting.

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The Academy may be able to provide housing for Non-MSHA participants this year.  You may contact Kimberly Spencer, spencer.kimberly@dol.gov or Natasha Cordle, cordle.natasha@dol.gov, or 304-256-3252 as soon as possible if you would like to be put on a waiting list for housing.  Any requests for lodging or meal waivers should be made as soon as possible via email to Dr. Michael Faughnan, Faughnan.Michael.J@dol.gov with a courtesy copy to Kim Spencer, spencer.kimberly@dol.gov and Natasha Cordle, cordle.natasha@dol.gov.  Attached is a listing of hotels in the area surrounding the Academy.

The 2019 Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Preshift Competition Rules will be posted on MSHA’s Mine Rescue home page (www.MSHA.gov) as soon as possible, and will remain there until after the 2019 Competition Season.

Attendees should bring a copy of the Rules to the training.  No copies are being made for handout.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Erica Warren at warren.erica@dol.gov or 606-546-5123 ext. 124.