Maine Aggregate Association

March 12, 2013 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Black Bear Inn Conference Center & Suites 4 Godfrey Dr., Orono Maine 04473
Register Online (Click Here):
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Hosted By: Maine Aggregate Association
a State Council of the
Joseph A Holmes Safety
Association
P.O. Box 243, Kents Hill, Maine 04349

The Cost is $50.00 per person for Members of MAA, ABC, & AGC. The cost for Non- Members is $75.00 per person.

This Safety Seminar is to assist in the required MSHA 8 hour Annual Refresher Training.

Owners, Operators, Supervisors, Plant Operators, and Equipment Operators of Mining Operations in Maine are encouraged to attend.

The following topics will be discussed:
Rules to Live by
Safety Statistics for 2012
Miners Rights
Blasting Safety
Portable Crusher & Screen Safety Electrical Safety
Fire Extinguishers
MSHA Paperwork
Fall Protection
Loader Safety
and More....

The Maine Aggregate Association (MAA) in cooperation with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering an Environmental and Safety Compliance Workshop for owners and operator of gravel pits and quarries on March 26, 2013 at Helen's Restaurant in Machias. The Workshop will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and explain Maine Department of Environmental Protection regulations and performance standards for operation of gravel pits & quarries.

"There are extensive environmental and safety regulations for the aggregate industry that can be overwhelming, especially for small operations," said MAA Vice President Gene Weldon. "By partnering with the DEP, we believe this type of workshop can provide operators the information they need to maintain regulatory compliance and avoid fines," Weldon added.

In addition to the Maine DEP registration requirements and operational standards that regulate gravel pits & rock quarries, the program includes:

The Maine Aggregate Association 2013 Annual Membership Meeting & Banquet scheduled for April 24, 2013 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. All MAA members are invited to attend.

According to MAA President Tom Shaw of Gorham Sand & Gravel., following installation of Directors and Officers, the program includes: Kevin Burns, Manager of the Small Mine Consultation Program of the U.S. Department of Labor Mining Safety & Health Administration (MSHA); a summary of inspections and compliance by Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Mining Inspectors, and an update on pending legislation and regulatory issues of interest to the Aggregate Industry by MAA Lobbyist Ted Johnston.

"The Annual meeting is a great source for information and opportunity for networking with colleagues and friends right at the start of the construction season. We look forward to seeing you on April 24th," said MAA President Tom Shaw.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

CONTACT: Chip Laite, 207-817-7575

Maine Aggregate Association will host the 2013 Spring Thaw Safety Seminar on March 12, 2013 at the Black Bear Inn, Conference Center & Suites, in Orono Maine. Topics will include review of 2012 Accidents & Injuries, Portable Screen & Crusher Operation, Fall Protection, Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures, Electrical Safety, Blasting Safety, Fire Extinguisher Use and Inspection, Loader Safety and much more.
This safety seminar is widely supported by the industry and is cosponsored by Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), Associated General Contractors (AGC) and Maine Department of Labor Safety Works. The cost will be $50.00 per person for member companies of MAA, ABC or AGC. For all others, registration is $75.00 per person.

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