Western Canada Mine Rescue Manual Chapter 1 Quiz

Ensuring the safety of self and rescue team = Top priority in mine rescue training Endeavouring to rescue or ensuring the safety of trapped or injured workers = Second important principle in mine rescue training Protection of the mine property from further damage = Third important principle in mine rescue training Rehabilitation of the affected work area and salvage of equipment = Fourth important principle in mine rescue training

Mine rescue equipment = Items include breathing apparatus and protective gear Mining equipment that may be useful in an emergency (cranes, loaders, scoop trams, etc.) = Equipment that may aid in rescue operations Hazards involved in mine rescue work (toxic and flammable gases, electricity, rock-falls, etc.) = Recognizing potential dangers during rescue operations The most common dangerous occurrences, such as those involving fire, machinery, or electricity = Identifying common emergency situations in mines

Minimum age of 18 years = Age requirement for mine rescue candidates Speak, read, and write English* = Language proficiency requirement for mine rescue candidates Be familiar with mining conditions, practices, hazards and equipment = Knowledge requirement for mine rescue candidates Have no perforated eardrums (tympanic membrane)* = Physical health requirement for mine rescue candidates

<p>Basic Underground or Surface Mine Rescue Certificate = Issued upon successful completion of the training course Advanced Certificate = Available after five years of service and fulfilling further competencies Continuous participation in mine rescue service while maintaining minimum requirements = Ensures that the certification does not expire Attaining a grade of 70% upon examination to pass = Qualification requirement for basic mine rescue certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mike Barber and Haley Kuppers = Compilers of the Mine Rescue Manual Jerrold Jewsbury, Gerry Wong, Nathan Pitre, Lex Lovatt, Ron Ratz = Members of the steering committee for the manual British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, Teck Highland Valley Copper, Diavik Diamond Mines (2012) Inc., Workers Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Yukon Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board = Contributing organizations to the Mine Rescue Manual East Kootenay Mining Industry Safety Association (B.C.), North/Central/South Mine Rescue (B.C.), Northern Mine Safety Forum, Yukon Mine Producers Group = Organizations providing considerable assistance in creating and reviewing content for the manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ontario Ministry of Labour = Publisher of The Handbook of Training in Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations Yukon Territorial Government = Publisher of Mine Rescue Crisis Response Manual British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Board = Publisher of Occupational First Aid Manual B.C. = Publisher of Electrical Safety for Policemen and Firemen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Congress of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) = Various publications National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) = Various publications Environment Canada = Various publications Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) = Various publications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Draeger Canada = Photos in the manual vRigger = Photos in the manual AnimatedKnots.Com = Photos in the manual Ferno Canada = Photos in the manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manitoba Mine Rescue Training and Reference Manual = Manitoba Ministry of Mineral Resources Alberta Mine Rescue Manual = Alberta Mine Safety Association Saskatchewan Mine Emergency Response Program = Saskatchewan Labour Occupational Health and Safety The Canadian Electrical Code = Canadian Standards Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastec = Acknowledged manufacturers Scott Safety = Acknowledged manufacturers Biomarine Inc. = Acknowledged manufacturers MSA Canada = Acknowledged manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canadian Safety = Acknowledged organizations Carleton Rescue Equipment = Acknowledged organizations CMC Rescue = Acknowledged organizations Industrial Scientific = Acknowledged organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>O-Two = Acknowledged manufacturers Honeywell Analytics = Acknowledged manufacturers Biomarine Inc. = Acknowledged manufacturers Ferno Canada = Acknowledged manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canadian Safety = Acknowledged organizations CMC Rescue = Acknowledged organizations Gastec = Acknowledged organizations Scott Safety = Acknowledged organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomarine Inc. = Acknowledged organizations MSA Canada = Acknowledged organizations Industrial Scientific = Acknowledged organizations O-Two = Acknowledged organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American Congress of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) = Various publications National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) = Various publications Environment Canada = Various publications Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) = Various publications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manitoba Mine Rescue Training and Reference Manual = Manitoba Ministry of Mineral Resources Alberta Mine Rescue Manual = Alberta Mine Safety Association Saskatchewan Mine Emergency Response Program = Saskatchewan Labour Occupational Health and Safety The Canadian Electrical Code = Canadian Standards Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Draeger Canada = Photos in the manual vRigger = Photos in the manual AnimatedKnots.Com = Photos in the manual Ferno Canada = Photos in the manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastec = Acknowledged manufacturers Scott Safety = Acknowledged manufacturers Biomarine Inc. = Acknowledged manufacturers MSA Canada = Acknowledged manufacturers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Management = Appointing a qualified person as a trainer for mine rescue training Trainer = Maintaining a log of dates, times, training material, and equipment used at practice sessions Employers = Signing off on all records of mine rescue training Trainees = Participating in mine rescue training and signing off on records</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Western Canada mining laws = Require trained, properly equipped mine rescue teams at all mining operations Local legislation = Stipulates the allotted training time for mine rescue training Management = Responsible for appointing a qualified person as a trainer for mine rescue training Trainer = Responsible for maintaining a log of dates, times, training material, and equipment used at practice sessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mine rescue team members = Practice as a team under the appointed rescue trainer Trainer = Constructing a properly planned training agenda to achieve maximum training results Local legislation = Stipulating the allotted training time for mine rescue training Management = Ensuring that all mine rescue team members practice as a team</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mine Rescue Manual = Provide basic training in rescue procedures for emergency response at mining operations Trained, properly equipped mine rescue teams = To be maintained at all surface and underground mining operations Training agenda = To achieve maximum training results for the allotted training time Records of mine rescue training = Maintained by the appointed rescue trainer and signed off by employers and trainees</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surface or underground mining operation = Where emergency response may be required for incidents at mining operations Western Canada = Jurisdiction where mining laws require trained, properly equipped mine rescue teams Practice sessions = Where the appointed rescue trainer maintains a log of dates, times, training material, and equipment used Local legislation = Stipulates the allotted training time for mine rescue training</p> Signup and view all the answers