Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
Georgia Section Meeting Notice
A meeting of the SME Georgia Section will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Founders Lodge at Rock Eagle, Eatonton, GA.
Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Social Hour
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Environmental Issues Forum
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner Served – Fresh made coleslaw, Smoked Brisket (Fresh Smoked), Potato Salad, Brunswick Stew, Butter and Toasted Texas Toast, Chocolate Cake, Iced Tea, Iced Water, and Coffee.
7:30 PM. – 7:40 PM Business Meeting – Announcements for Georgia Section SME.
7:40 PM – 8:30 pm Featured Presentation: Krumb Lecturer: Adele L. Abrams, PC – Beltsville, MD
"Legal and Ethical Considerations for Mine Safety Professionals"
Biography
Adele L. Abrams | President, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC | Beltsville, MD, United States
Adele L. Abrams is a Certified Mine Safety Professional and attorney, who is president of the Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C., (MD, CO, WV offices). She represents employers in OSHA and MSHA litigation nationwide, and provides employment and safety law consultation, safety audits, and training services. She is on the adjunct faculty of the University of Colorado - Boulder and the Catholic University of America, where she instructs on employment and labor law. Adele practices in multiple federal courts, and is a graduate of the George Washington University's National Law Center. She earned her B.S. from the University of Maryland, College Park. Adele is active in SME's Health & Safety Division and its Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division. She is a professional member of the National Safety Council, where she was awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award (DSSA).
Abstract
"Legal and Ethical Considerations for Mine Safety Professionals"
Environmental, health, and safety professionals (EHS) have responsibility for many activities, including: management of regulatory and proactive programs; performing audits; and training employees and contractors. These activities also carry significant personal and corporate legal liability exposure, both from MSHA (civil and criminal) and in tort actions arising from negligent training, inspections and supervision. In addition, unethical activities or allegations can cost EHS professionals their hard-earned certifications.
This presentation will address:
- The legal and ethical considerations for EHS professionals
- Strategies for effective management of liability exposures
- Proactive solutions
Among other things, you will receive detailed instructions on legal privilege issues, preparation of accident reports, management of inspections, OSHA/MSHA conferences, and more.
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MEETING LOCATION – Rock Eagle 4-H Center – Founders Hall (Lodge)
From Atlanta take I-20 East to Exit 114 and turn right onto Highway 441 South. Follow Highway 441 South (12 Miles) to Rock Eagle 4-H Center (on the right). Turn right, then turn at the first right in approximately 0.6 mile and the Founders Lodge (signage says Founders Hall) will be approximately 0.4 mile on your left. Parking is in the rear.
From Macon Take US 129 North to Eatonton to Intersection with US 441 and go left, continue North on 129/441. Rock Eagle is approximately 10 miles north on the left. Turn LEFT, then turn at the first right in approximately 0.6 mile and the Founders Lodge (signage says Founders Hall) will be approximately 0.4 mile on your left. Parking is in the rear.
From downtown Milledgeville go north on Columbia St. Take US 441 North from downtown for approximately 28 miles and look to your left for Rock Eagle. Turn left, then turn at the first right in approximately 0.6 mile and the Founders Lodge (signage says Founders Hall) will be approximately 0.4 mile on your left. Parking is in the rear.
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Note: The cost for both members and guests is $30 per person. The cost for Students is $20. Those interested in attending please mail or fax, (478) 552-4105, their registration to Tom Hilderbrand (tom.hilderbrand@thielekaolin.com; 478-552-3951, ext. 1237). Please make checks payable to SME Georgia Section. Complete and return this form and payment to: SME Georgia Section, P.O. Box 1056, Sandersville, GA 31082 or RSVP by no later than March 18, 2020 (or see below).
Please keep your SME Georgia Section membership current. You can pay for dues, meeting registrations, and donations online through a service known as Square Up. We now have an online store (note the new address) set up for making credit card payments. Please follow this link to make safe, secure transactions: https://sme-ga-section.square.site.
You may also pay by cash, check, or credit card at the door.
Name(s) of Attendees:
Number of Meals (regular meals/vegetarian meals) ____/_____
Total Amount Enclosed ___________
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Thomas Hilderbrand
Manager Process Engineering
Thiele Kaolin Co
Sandersville GA United States
(478) 552-3951 EXT 1237
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