Mine escape planning

The intense focus on mine safety continues. A joint MSHA/NIOSH workshop on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 will be held to identify the major issues and concerns related to mine escape planning and emergency shelters in the mining industry, and to share information with the mining community. The workshop will provide for an exchange of information among all segments of the mining community involved with mine emergency preparedness and will generate an agenda for research to improve technology for mine safety in these areas. The workshop will begin at 8:00 A.M. and conclude by 5:30 P.M. and will be held at the National Academy of Sciences Auditorium, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Your comment?