Course Introduction

Mine Safety and Health Training - Powered Haulage Safety in Underground Mines

Version: February 8, 2010

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.

It provides knowledge of specific hazards associated with powered haulage in underground mining, including identification of potentially hazardous situations, appropriate behavior around transportation, interpretation of transportation signage, and safety checks prior to operation of transportation.

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 4 hours of learning content.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Discuss specific hazards associated with powered haulage in underground mining.

• Identify potentially hazardous situations associated with powered haulage.

• Practice appropriate behavior around transportation.

• Interpret transportation signage.

• Apply safety checks prior to operation of transportation.

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$84.

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.

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