Register now for our 2024 National Conference
Register now for the 2024 National Holmes Mining Safety and Health Conference planned for June 24-28, 2024 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest health and safety solutions.
Exhibitor registration is also open and can be reserved through the same registration form.
Special issue of the Bulletin posted
A special Feburary 2024 issue of the Joseph A. Holmes A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin has been posted announce proposed changes to the Association’s constitution and bylaws.
The changes address updates to the structure of the Holmes Mine Rescue Association recommended by the Association’s officers. They are being published to enable review before the National Council meetings in June.
Suggestion box OPEN!
We have a new suggestion box page for any ideas you have for making our Association serve your needs better or for improving this website.
New officers, awardees announced at 2023 Conference
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association thanks everyone who contributed to their successful 2023 National Holmes Mining Safety and Health Conference held on June 26-29, 2023 in San Antonio, TX.
Sunni Christon from Texas was elevated to the position of Holmes Safety Association President. Her term will last until the end of next year’s conference.
The following honors were presented at the conference:
- William “Bill” Hoover Lifetime Achievement Award – Lee Graham
- Ival Van Horne Award – Garland Moffett
- Holmes Safety Association Woman of the Year – Cassandra Hoebbel
- Holmes Safety Association Man of the Year – Steve Sandbrook
- Holmes Mine Rescue Association Woman of the Year – Karen Miller
- District Council Awards
- 2021 Underground coal (Group I) – Scotty Groves District Council
- 2021 Surface metal/nonmetal (Group II) – Sunflower Safety Council
- 2021 Surface metal/nonmetal (Group III) – Anthracite District Council
- 2021 Underground coal (Group III) – Anthracite District Council
2024 Mine rescue rules and manuals posted
MSHA has posted 2024 unified mine rescue rules and resources on their website.
Connect with JAHSA on Social Media
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association is active on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to improve its communication and outreach to its members and to the mining community. This website is still the primary source of information from the Association, but we are excited to add these venues.
Resources
- History and Membership Benefits
- Constitution and Bylaws
- “Come Grow With Us” brochure with information about joining and forming a chapter
- Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association Bulletin: Downloadable current and past issues
- Scholarships to support college students studying health and safety
- Professional Miner Program
Organization
The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association has two branches: The Holmes Safety Association and the Holmes Mine Rescue Association.
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association
General Secretary Joseph C. Mackowiak (Federal)
Holmes Safety Association officers
President Sunni Christon, TX (Management)
1st Vice-President Kyle Scribe, PA (Vendor)
2nd Vice-President Dustin Mowery, PA (State)
3rd Vice-President Robert Randolph, PA (Federal)
4th Vice-President Greg Taylor, MI (Labor)
Secretary Elwood Burriss, WV (Federal)
Treasurer Robert Glatter, VA (Management)
Full list of HSA officers and Executive Committee members
Holmes Mine Rescue Association officers
President Jeff Kravitz
Secretary Vicki Mullins
Treasurer Chris Whitt
Assistant Treasurer Lewis McCoy
For More Information
Write to: Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association PO Box 11490, Burke, VA 22009
Or call: (304) 236-3213 Or fax: (304) 256-3319 Or e-mail: mail@holmessafety.org
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