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Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation
August KwitowskiPittsburgh Research Laboratory/NIOSH
New Way To Train Command Center Leaders
Internet-based computer simulationPasses on “lessons learned” from past mine emergenciesPast research: interviews; literature analysis; investigations of mine emergencies; merds/mocks
Training Command Center Leaders
Teaches the importance of planning and preparation
Allows learning, no-risk practicing, and testing of mine emergency decision-making and leadership skills
Emergencies rare; workforce aging
MERITS Trainer’s Role
Plan the SessionPresent IntroductionObserve Simulation Conduct Debriefing
Trainee’s Role
Superintendent of Bottleneck #1 MineWork together
The Superintendent’s Office
Web Based Interface
Documents
Trainees can learn about the mine by reviewing mine background information and plans
LogsTrainees can learn more about usual conditions and be updated on changing conditions by reviewing mine logs
Communication Tools
Telephone
Co-workers
Mine maps
Supply inventory
Shift reports
Roof control plans
Mine phone
Notebook
Personnel Roster
Tag in/out board
Fan charts
ERP
Trainees can take actions such as issuing orders, requesting information, and viewing the mine map
Bottleneck #1 Map
Mine Map Views
Displays mine systems such as escapeways, SCSR caches, and mine phones
Records locations relevant to simulation problem
Preparedness Starts with Planning
Required Planning
Posted arrangements with mine rescue team
Posted arrangements for medical assistance
Response Plan Details
MERITS Field Tests
State of Pennsylvania InspectorsMine Rescue TeamsState of Colorado TrainersUnited Mine Workers of AmericaMine Company Personnel
Trainee Evaluation ResultsMost believed it helped them to know how to prepare for real emergency
Most believed storyline was “realistic” or “very realistic”
All believed it helped them learn how to better handle real emergency
None were bored during simulation
What’s Next?
Press release; CD; free
Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Grand Junction, CO, June 21, 2002
Beckley, WV, October 2002
For More Information
Contact Launa Mallett: 412-386-6658 [email protected]
Contact Augie Kwitowski: 412-386-6474 [email protected]