The Health & Safety Division of SME aims to provide a medium of cooperation between and among those directly engaged in all aspects of occupational health and safety issues as they relate to mining and related industries.
The Health & Safety Division provides a forum for the exchange of technical information, through the publication of papers, arrangement of meetings and programs and the encouragement of education on any subject related to mining health and safety. Current Division activities and investments include developing and administering:
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Technical sessions for the SME Annual Conference
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Awards for individuals
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Monthly Mining Engineering magazine articles such as safety shares, synopses of important H&S topics, or notification of upcoming Division events – e.g., Certified Mine Safety Professional Exam (CMSP)
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One-hour webinars
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CMSP exam, preparatory course for the exam, and materials and practices necessary to obtain ISO 17024 accreditation.
Health & Safety Division Annual Breakfast
This event is a fantastic opportunity for division members to network while supporting the Health & Safety Division scholarships!
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
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Health & Safety Division Bylaws
Health & Safety Division Operating Plan
Health & Safety Division Brochure
Health & Safety Division Meeting Minutes
2021 Health & Safety Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2020 Health & Safety Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2019 Health & Safety Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2018 Health & Safety Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2016 Health & Safety Division Annual Meeting Minutes
Health & Safety Division Committees
This committee will be responsible for developing new revenue streams and enhancing existing revenue streams by working in conjunction with the H&S Division executive committee and the H&S Division Strategic Plan. The committee works in conjunction with the H&S Division SME staff liaison to ensure appropriate execution of the sponsorship plan. Maintains contacts and records of sponsorship development efforts.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark N. Savit | Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Mr. Mitch C. Kruger, CSP | Vice Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Matthew D. Lengerich | Recorder | 03/15/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Scott Stilgenbauer | Recorder | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Juan J. Monsalve, M.Sc | Recorder | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 05/24/2021 | 05/24/2025 |
The Committee shall have oversight of all activities within the Health & Safety Division.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedram Roghanchi | Program Co-Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Mr. William C. York-Feirn, CMSP | IAMSH Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Emily J. Haas | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Paloma Lazaro | Vice Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr Ali Lashgari | Past Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Kimberly Walster, CMSP | Secretary-Treasurer | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Amy J Richins | Communications Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Mr. Mitch C. Kruger, CSP | Nomination/Award Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr. Lee W. Saperstein | Representative | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2023 |
| Joseph Bucci | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Adam Gregor | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Mark N. Savit | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
This committee will develop nominations for Division committees and the Division’s awards including, but not limited to: ensuring a representative slate of nominees (from the committee and the public), promoting and recruiting nominations for each award, providing a slate of nominees for each award to the S&H Division executive committee for their adjudication, maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of the nomination and award selection process, working with SME staff to ensure physical awards are prepared for presentation at H&S Division award breakfast at the annual SME conference and exposition.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Ali Lashgari | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2024 |
| Patrick A. Jacomet | Vice Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Michael Routledge | Co-Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Elham Rahimi | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Carol Kiser | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
Upon reaching a membership of 500, there shall be a number of committees, known as Technical Committees, each representing a discipline or specialty of Health and Safety issues of current interest for the purpose of technical programming, and the total representing the technical programming interests of the Health and Safety Division and providing the means for meeting these interests.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedram Roghanchi | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Candace Sujung Tsai | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Whitney Derber | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Rebecca Ray | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr. Lee W. Saperstein | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Dr Ali Lashgari | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| Mr. William Pratt Rogers | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2023 |
| William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Health & Safety Division Awards
Research & Educational Excellence Award
The Health & Safety Research & Educational Excellence Award was established in 2012 and is presented to an individual or a research or educational institution exemplifying exceptional innovation and dedication toward advancement in technology or education for the protection and well-being of miners.
Nominations for this award are currently closed.
Individual Excellence Award
The Health & Safety Individual Excellence Award (HSIX Award) was established in 2012 and is presented to a member of the industry who demonstrates outstanding dedication, leadership or heroism in exploration, mining and/or metallurgy occupational safety and health management.
Nominations for this award are currently closed.
Operational Excellence Award
The Health & Safety Operational Excellence Award was established in 2012. The Award recognizes operations that demonstrate improved health or safety performance as a result of (1) designing, launching, and tracking initiatives over at least the past five years or (2) maintaining programs for more than five years that require a considerable commitment of resources.
Nominations for this award are currently closed.
Health & Safety Division Scholarships
There are no current scholarships to display for the Health & Safety Division.
