Date: Thursday, September 15, 2016
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time
Your Hosts: Nicholas W. Scala and Justin Winter
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MSHA’s proposed changes to the Workplace Exam Standard will create logistical challenges for mine operators. MSHA refers to the workplace exam rule as “common sense,” but the impact on your mine operation will likely be complex, and sharpens MSHA’s enforcement teeth.
How will your operations adapt if the proposed MSHA Workplace Exam rule becomes final? Are you ready to navigate the new requirements and face challenges associated with its implementation? Tune in to this webinar learn about the potential changes and how to prepare for enforcement by inspectors after the proposed rule goes into effect.
During this webinar, participants will learn about:
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New Requirements of MSHA’s Proposed Modifications to 56/57.18002;
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How to Prepare for MSHA’s Implementation of the Rule at Mines; and
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Tips for Avoiding Violations of the New Standard.
About the presenters
Nick W. Scala
Nick W. Scala is a Co-Chair of the national
MSHA • Workplace Safety Practice at Conn Maciel Carey. He focuses his practice on issues involving mining safety and health law, representing cement manufacturers and metal/non-metal mining companies, on both the surface and underground.
Mr. Scala represents and advises clients in all phases of involvement with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), particularly guiding companies through MSHA investigations and challenging enforcement by the agency. He is a Certified Mine Safety Professional through the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals.
Justin M. Winter
Mr. Winter represents clients during involvement with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), including advising clients through enforcement, various forms of MSHA inspections and investigations, and litigation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC). Mr. Winter assists clients in preparing corporate safety policies, training procedures, and inspection procedures concerning MSHA enforcement.
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