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2010 TRAM Conference Announced

The Mine Safety Technology Consortium at the 2010 TRAM Conference as we promote the latest innovations for mine safety and training. On display we will be a new lighting system from RSL Fiber Systems, training information from Commercial Training Solutions, and a display for the Lifepod Emergency Management System.  TRAM Conference October 12-14, 2010 This tuition-free seminar provides opportunities for health and safety trainers to improve their training programs with new ideas and new materials.
 
The workshops cover a wide variety of topics pertinent to both metal/nonmetal and coal mine trainers, such as:
 
-- Workshops; Ergonomics for Drivers and Equipment; Operators Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Training; Audience Response Units ; Communications with Independent Contractors
Part 46 and Part 48; Health; Rules to Live By; Equipment Safety; Instructor Fundamentals
 
Participants may select from 60-70 relevant workshops to attend. The small group format encourages interaction between the participants and the workshop leaders. For more information on this seminar, contact program coordinators Bob Glatter, at (202)693-9575 or email glatter.robert@dol.gov, or Belinda Browning, at (304)256-3326 or email browning.belinda@dol.gov