Course Introduction

Mine Safety and Health Training - Ground Control

Version: 10 November 2008

Elaine T. Cullen, MBA, PhD, CMSP Trudy Gallinger MA.Ed, Curriciulum Development

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Introduction

This is a training course for all mine personnel involved in underground mining.

Falls of roof have always been a hazard in underground mines. Many miners have lost their lives to roof falls, but these types of accidents are becoming less common as ground control practices have improved. A combination of research, stronger regulations, and best practices by companies have made it less likely that today's miners will be injured or killed by falling rock. Miners must recognize the hazards, however, as well as the need to install ground supports correctly, and protect themselves and their co-workers from ground fall accidents.

While the mandates of the mining regulatory agencies are law in the US, they are also comprehensive enough to be considered best practice for mining in countries throughout the world.

The author is a Certified Mine Safety Professional as well as an MSHA Certified Instructor for both surface and underground. This course material was developed originally for the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and is compliant with MSHA regulations.

Content

This course is presented as four learning sessions, using video, text and image content, and an interactive review session of randomly-selected multiple-choice questions. Course duration is equivalent to approximately 3 hours of learning content.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Understand and apply the basic principles of rockfalls and what can be done to create a safe environment for underground mining as expressed by the US Code of Federal Regulations.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• High school science.

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$80.

0.3 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

To register for certification for this course use the "Course Certification Entry or Registration" link above or below on the right.

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