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mine, which included developing our Health & Safety Management System along with implementing and training on the 20 modules. For the last 11 years I have worked at an underground coal mine in southern Illinois.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_6 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty"> </div> </div><div class="et_pb_with_border et_pb_row et_pb_row_4"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>The Interview</h2> <h4>What excites you about mine safety and health? What personal achievements in mine safety and health have made you proud?</h4> <p>What excites me about mine safety and health are the technology advancements that we have in our industry. In just the last decade we have seen advancements in wi-fi capabilities underground, tracking, thermo-imaging, communication and training. I am personally proud to see miners embracing the ever-changing technology. Furthermore, they are finding new ways to incorporate it into their daily routine of safely producing coal.</p> <h4>What made you decide to pursue the CMSP credential?</h4> <p>I pursued the CMSP certification because I felt it added value to my other training and certifications. Being a CMSP benefits our safety initiatives at our mine with continuing-education units though SME. During the prep course, it was great to learn alongside others working in the mining industry.</p> <h4>Why do you think the CMSP credential is important?</h4> <p>The CMSP is a great credential to add to your resume that encourages continuous improvement and education. If you are looking for a personal development goal the CMSP is a great choice. Other safety credentials do not reflect the mining designation, which I feel is important to achieve if working in mining. Of course, all safety certifications and training will benefit your safety efforts, the CMSP designation sets you apart. The Department of Labor recognized the need for a separate division for mining, so it seems important that we embrace the need and importance for individual safety designation for mining too.</p> <h4>Does it make a difference if a mining operation includes “CMSP preferred” in job listings?</h4> <p>If a mining operation has “CMSP Preferred” in a job listing, I feel it speaks volumes to the safety culture of that organization. There is a difference in how a company thinks and behaves when safety is a value. At Prairie State, our chief executive officer believes that “Safety is the responsibility of every person, at every level, every day.”</p> <h4>What do you hope the future holds for yourself and for mine safety and health?</h4> <p>I hope the future holds positive changes and partnerships among every type of mining operation. I am equally impressed and excited by advancements in mining technology. There will always be unique challenges, including regulatory responsibilities and changes in mining conditions, so I hope companies see the benefit that comes with CMSP designation and use it as a recruiting tool for top industry talent.</p> <h4>What advice would you give to someone just starting out in this field?</h4> <p>Network, network, network! I feel that becoming a CMSP has led to wonderful opportunities within both the SME and our industry. There are so many who are passionate about safety and willing to share their knowledge, ideas, trials and tribulations. Reach out and partner with subject-matter experts working at the mines, regulators, educators, researchers and innovators at NIOSH. 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