The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will host its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining (TRAM) conference in Beaver, West Virginia, from November 12 to 15. This event is designed to gather mine safety and health trainers from across the nation to discuss best practices and innovative methods for safeguarding miners in metal, nonmetal, and coal mines.

Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson stated, "MSHA is proud to again host the Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference, a tuition-free conference featuring presentations from some of the industry’s most respected safety and health trainers." He emphasized that the conference aims to enhance trainers' skills by introducing new ideas and materials crucial for miner health and safety. Topics include opioid use disorder awareness and educating miners about their rights under the Mine Act.

The National Mine Health and Safety Academy will serve as the venue for this event. The academy is recognized as the largest educational institution globally dedicated exclusively to mining safety and health. It functions as a central training hub for federal mine inspectors, professionals from other government agencies, the mining industry, and labor representatives.

The TRAM conference will feature presentations by leading industry trainers along with both in-person and online workshops covering various subjects such as effective miner education techniques. Exhibits and demonstrations by MSHA, state grant recipients, and other stakeholders are also part of the agenda.

Additionally, attendees will have access to results from MSHA's annual competition on mining-related training materials. While attendance at this event is free of charge, registration is required.

For more information about MSHA or details on attending the 2024 TRAM Conference, interested parties are encouraged to seek further resources.