Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association

The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association (JAHSA) is a nonprofit organization that began in 1916 to promote health and safety in the mining industry and consists of representatives from Federal and State Governments, Mining Organizations and Labor. As part of this effort, the Association publishes the Bulletin several times a year, full of useful safety and health information.

 

   
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Training and personal development are important to every Professional Miner who wants to keep up with the latest safety and health developments.

Check the resources on our new professional development page.

Resources

bullet History and Membership Benefits
bulletConstitution and Bylaws
bullet"Come Grow With Us" brochure with information about joining and forming a chapter
bulletJoseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin: Downloadable current and past issues
bulletScholarships to support college students studying health and safety
bulletProfessional Miner Program
 
Current officers:
President   Bruce Krug, Rockwood Casualty Insurance Co., PA (Vendor)
1st Vice-President   Irwin T. Hooker, MSHA, KY ( Federal)
2nd Vice-President   Mark Zinser, MI (Labor)
3rd Vice-President   William Cotton Jarrell, Lee Ranch, NM (Management)
4th Vice-President   Ron Bucci Vincennes University, IN  (State)
Secretary      Patrick Hurley, MSHA, VA (Federal)
Treasurer   Al Simonson, MN (Emeritus)
Click here for full list of officers and executive committee members

For more information:

Write to:

Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
P.O. Box 9375
Arlington, VA 22219

Or call: (703) 235-0249
Or fax: (202) 693-9571
Or e-mail: mail@holmessafety.org

 

2011 Meeting - Texas

  2011 National Meeting and Training Seminar of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association will be hosted by the Texas State Council

Location and date details coming soon!

   
 
 

Professional Miner Program

  The Professional Miner Program recognizes the high level of skill, knowledge, and professionalism that miners bring to the work that's so important to our way of life.

Miners who join the program can receive recognition for their years of accident-free working. They will also receive information and tools that will help them maintain their leadership in safe and healthy workplaces.

Click here for more information.