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Emergency Procedures |
Injuries, fire, and equipment damage are typical
emergencies that may occur at a mine. Other emergencies might include
earthquakes, tornadoes, explosions, bomb threats, hazardous spills,
and acts of violence. Knowing the actions to take could be the difference
between life and death. This lesson describes emergency procedures
mines have in place for handling emergencies. Students will learn
who to contact, how warning signals notify employees of emergencies,
how to evacuate, and where to report. |
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First Aid |
Each employee will know how to initially
respond to an accident or injury situation, become aware of first
aid guidelines and "good practices, " and be able to properly
treat injuries and respond to emergencies. |
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HazCom |
Miners work in an environment where exposure
to chemicals poses a range of health and physical hazards. To work
safely at a mine site, miners have a right to know, and a responsibility
to learn, about the chemical hazards where they work. Mine operators
have a responsibility to know, and to inform miners, about the chemical
hazards at the mine. This lesson provides an awareness of the hazards
of chemicals in the work area and ways to reduce the risk for potential
injuries and illnesses related to chemicals. |
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Hazard Recognition |
Miners work in an environment where there
are both mechanical and physical hazards such as mobile equipment,
heavy machinery, electricity, unsafe ground conditions, loud noise,
and heavy dust. To work safely at a mine site, miners must learn to
recognize these hazards and take appropriate steps to avoid the risks
and to promptly report hazards. |
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Statutory Rights |
When congress enacted the Federal Mine Safety
and Health Act of 1977, certain statutory rights were given to miners
and their representatives. This lesson provides an awareness of the
rights that directly affect miners and their representatives. |
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Respiratory Protection |
The goal of this lesson is to ensure miners
are qualified and properly trained in the use and maintenance of respirators. |
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