Southern Nevada Teachers Workshop
The Nevada Mining Association and Nevada Division of Minerals hold two earth science workshops a year, one in southern Nevada and one in northern Nevada. The goal of these workshops is to educate active K-12 Nevada teachers about the earth sciences, the importance of mined materials, and the role that mining plays in our lives. Through the classroom materials and lessons provided in the workshop, teachers will have the tools to provide accurate, standards-based science education to their students.
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40-hour Radiation Safety Officer Training
Radiation Technology, Inc. will provide qualified and authorized personnel, materials and equipment to present one 40-Hour Radiation Safety Course for up to fifteen participants at the Elko site. The material covered is continually updated to reflect the latest technical information relative to the subject matter as well as current regulatory requirements and positions.
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Elko Convention and Visitors Authority - 2013 Elko Mine Expo
For the past 28 years, the Elko Convention & Visitors Authority has hosted the annual ELKO MINING EXPO. It is one of the oldest and most respected mining expos held in the United States and draws close to 8,000 people, nationally and internationally, to its mining industry exhibits.
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NSC - Principles of Occupational Safety & Health
POSH is an intensive four-day course, covering 19 topics which will give you a firm grounding in the fundamentals of workplace safety and health. This course delivers a solid curriculum of important safety concepts with an emphasis on best practices for implementing and managing a safety program. It is a great introduction for anyone new to safety responsibilities; and an excellent review for experienced safety practitioners. Discussion and practical exercises show you what is needed to develop a safety action plan for your organization.
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Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
FIH covers the principles, terminology and practices of industrial hygiene in terms anyone can understand. You’ll be brought up to speed on anatomy and physiology as well as chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards. You’ll be involved in case studies, interactive discussions and hands-on equipment demonstrations.
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NvMA 3 day Industrial Hygiene Workshop
The Nevada Mining Association Industrial Hygiene Committee will be conducting hands-on industrial hygiene training classes July 22-25, 2013 at the High Desert Inn in Elko, NV.
Training is geared towards personnel who are just beginning in Industrial Hygiene.
Attendees will receive a copy of the NVMA IH Sampling Manual and a CD containing a PDF version of the manual and spreadsheets that make entering and interpreting data easier.
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National Metal/Non-Metal Mine Rescue Competition
The Nevada Mining Association (NvMA) is pleased to announce the 2013 Metal and Nonmetal National Mine Rescue Contest (National Contest) will be held on July 30 - August 1 in Reno, Nevada. We would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to participate.
The contest will be comprised of four events: (1) Mine Rescue; (2) Technician Team; (3) First Aid; and (4) Team trainer test. Each event will include a written examination. As in the past, the competition will take place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The deadline for registering is July 5, 2013.
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National Safety Council - One day sessions
We are offering 4 single day sessions to assist your safety personnel in completing the requirements needed to secure their National Safety Council Advanced Safety Certificate.
One-Day Topics:
a. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) 1 day, 0.65 CEUs
b. Safety Inspections 1 day, 0.65 CEUs
c. Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis 1 day, 0.65 CEUs
d. Team Safety 1 day, 0.65 CEUs
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Nevada Mining Association - 2013 Annual Convention
2013 Nevada Mining Association Annual Convention and golf tournament will be held September 5-7 at Harrahs, Lake Tahoe.
Mine Safety and Health Conference
Save the date for 2013 Annual Mine Safety and Health Conference. Exhibitor space will be available. Check back in June for registration.
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