Mine Safety Conference
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights at this year’s Mine Safety Conference! Get the latest updates on Silica Exposure and how to navigate the upcoming regulatory changes with confidence. Plus, hear from Rick Bucher on the critical topic of mental health—because safety isn’t just about equipment, it’s about people.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain actionable strategies to keep your workforce safe and healthy. Register now!
A Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30
Light Breakfast & Registration
8:30 -10:00
Keynote: “The Elephant In The Room: Struggling And Survival”
10:15-11:00
“Haulage Compliance in Mining: Prioritizing Safety and MSHA Standards”
11:00-12:00
“Mining the Future: AI-Driven Innovation in Safety and Efficiency”
12:00-12:45 pm
Lunch - Provided
12:45-2:00 pm
“Leadership Workshop”
2:15 - 3:00
“MSHA Silica Standards and What it Means Now”
3:00-3:30
Final Remarks
Meet Our Presenters:
Rick Bucher - Keynote Speaker
Author of “Flame and Fortune”
Rick Bucher had a normal enough childhood, but his life has been extraordinary since. An adventure sports athlete, racer, and instructor, Rick served as a firefighter/paramedic in Scottsdale, Arizona for 27 years. After narrowly surviving a rock climbing accident, motorcycle wreck and a suicide attempt, he went on to receive treatment for PTSD and is now working to increase awareness of mental health issues in high risk industries.
Ed Stuber, CIH, ROH, FAIHA
Portfolio Lead, Industrial Hygiene
SGS
MSHA Silica Standards and What it Means Now
It has been almost 40 years since MSHA updated its silica standard and 8 years since OSHA updated its silica standard. This presentation will go over all important components of the new MSHA silica standard that went into effect June 2024 . The purpose of the new MSHA silica standard is simple - to better protect the miners from exposure to silica dust so they do not have to suffer from the entirely preventable debilitating and deadly occupational illnesses
- Learn the major components of the standard
- Understand the new MSHA silica OELS
- Be aware of the timeline for implementing and compliance to the standard
- Be able to find accredited labs to analyze silica sample
- Know what methods are accepted by MSHA
- Be able to interpret lab results and compare to the standard
- Identify industries with potential silica exposures
Sherri Mohr
CEO United Safety Solutions
Founder of United Safety Solutions with 30+ years in safety training and consulting. We help clients ensure safety and meet federal and state compliance through certified, expert services you can trust.
Haulage Compliance in Mining: Prioritizing Safety and MSHA Standards
This presentation explores the critical elements of haulage compliance in mining operations, focusing on safety programs, training, traffic control, and adherence to MSHA regulations. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for surface mobile equipment, dump point safety, collision avoidance, and equipment maintenance. The session emphasizes the importance of written safety plans, effective training, and proactive hazard identification to ensure safe and compliant haulage operations.
Gary Bonnett
CEO G2 Safety Solutions
Recognized for his extraordinary ability to help leaders translate the safety performance into actionable strategies and success. With an MBA from Texas A&M University, Gary has built upon his education with over 20 years of Life Safety experience with proven leadership in organizational transformation in Mining, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Technology. Bonnett is an advocate for safety operations with a talent for turning some-times processes into full-time cultural change in a company.
Mining the Future: AI-Driven Innovation in Safety and Efficiency - More details to come!
Peeling back the layers and mystery of AI and how we can embrace technology to change the mining industry through voice-activated AI, Motion Capture, Machine learning, and Augmented Reality. These innovative solutions are designed to revolutionize the mining industry by integrating technology with artificial intelligence systems. This enables miners to access data, execute commands and easily report, reducing the need for manual input and increasing operational efficiency and safety.
Beth Bowers
Leadership Workshop - More Details to come!
