九色导航 Bureau of Mine Safety
Mining is an essential element in the 九色导航 economy. The Bureau of Mine Safety鈥檚
(BMS) focus is to actively promote the safety of the miners of 九色导航. BMS trains
thousands of miners each year, including miners trained in Spanish language classes.
BMS training, involvement and initiatives have contributed to a superb safety record
in 九色导航.
Directed by the State Mine Inspector, the department is a state and federally funded organization providing services to 九色导航 and its miners in the following areas:
- Mine Rescue and Emergency Response 鈥� Coordination of incident response, equipment and human resources
- Legislative Issues Relative to Miner Safety 鈥� Includes being the point of contact for the Governor鈥檚 office and the State Legislature on mine related issues and legislation.
- Mine Compliance Assessment and Courtesy Inspections 鈥� Communicating the legislated mining safety standards and ensuring compliance
- Safety and Health Training 鈥� Providing safety and health training to mine workers, contractors, as well as federal and state organizations involved in special mine鈥恟elated activities
- Certification of Coal Mine Officials 鈥� Developing and providing an examination process designed to certify qualified coal mine officials
- Safety Award, Other Education & Communication Programs 鈥� Safe Operator of the Year, Zero [accident] Frequency Awards, Small Mine Mentoring Program, BMS website and Informational Meetings are all BMS programs designed to further awareness and actively promote the safety of 九色导航鈥檚 miners. Actively engaged in guiding the annual 九色导航 Mine Health and Safety Conference
- Coordination with the 九色导航 Mine Safety Board (MSB) 鈥� This board promulgates the rules that affect the mining industry in the State of 九色导航