All mines in british columbia, the yukon, the northwest territories, and nunavut must have a mine rescue team. Mine emergencies and incidents can occur where the recovery of a body may become the responsibility of a mine operator. Ontarios mine rescue competition is designed to simulate a complete incident response with numerous integrated tasks. This is not an allinclusive list but rather a sampling of information available to you free of charge from imrb member and other trusted organisations. Mine rescue pdf files you can use in your safety training programs. In some cases, resources have been collected from wsn legacy organizationsmines and aggregates safety and health association masha, ontario forestry safe workplace association ofswa, and the pulp and paper health and safety association pphsa. Ontario mine rescue products workplace safety north. It is a twoday event which tests the teams mining emergency response knowledge, firefighting skills, first aid response, use of emergency equipment and decisionmaking ability under stress during a simulated mine rescue mission. Wsn maintains a mine rescue technical advisory committee tac that provides advice and guidance to ontario mine rescue. The materials in this series are divided into selfcontained units of study called modules.
In june 2002, kosie served as briefing officer for the mine rescue team from placer domes campbell mine as they vied for the provincial title, returning to the provincials as 2001 champions. Under the leadership of the committee, we remain committed to continual improvement, ensuring the mining industrys mine rescue needs are met. Provide necessary parts, supplies and support for mine rescue equipment. This 3 day course is designed to provide an introductory overview on basic mine rescue. Not an open leg fracture or high angle rope rescue, but a simulated methane explosion might make some jump at the 2017 ontario mine rescue provincial competition at. Mine rescue instruction guides mine safety and health. Regulations require all underground mines to have fullytrained and equipped professional mine rescue teams available in the event of a mine emergency. Western canada mine rescue manual ministry of energy and mines. Masha prepared a history book to capture some of the events and individuals that have shaped mine rescue over the years. Choose from hundreds of quizzes containing thousands of questions and answers on mine rescue, mine safety and health, and emergency medical care.
Visit our covid19 page for important service updates and to download risk assessments and worksite precaution planning for covid19 for employers. Underground rules mine rescue revised oct 2017 pdf download. Manitoba mine rescue mining association of manitoba inc. Your mine rescue training will not end when you finish this manual and course. Saskatchewan mines will use this manual in training of their teams and as a reference during emergency response. Mine rescue safety training videos mine safety and. Training is instructed to the bc mine rescue manual and candidates examined. Information on the nsw department of planning and environment mine safety regulatory reform. The ontario mine rescue was established in 1928, after a fire at the timmins hollinger mine claimed 39 lives. Schedule rotation of mine rescue teams to complete task at hand. May 02, 2018 preparations are underway for intense competitions in sudbury, timmins and wawa next week. Scenes from the ontario provincial mine rescue competition 2010. Ontario mine rescue is part of work place safety north, it was created in 1929 following the hollinger mine fire that claimed the lives of 39 miners.
Ferriter this rescue manual is meant for use by responders in case of a mine emergency. Recent initiatives include the opening of a new mine. This paper will provide a brief overview of the development of the program. Nothing herein is to be regarded as indicating approval or disapproval of any specific product or practice. Provide adequate housing, meals and clothing for all mine rescue teams. Mine rescue competition canadian mining journalcanadian. The western canada mine rescue manual is the main training document for potential members of mine rescue teams in bc and canadas territories. Though this operation is not within the mandate of the ontario mine rescue program, volunteers may be involved due to their training and the nature of the incident. Not an open leg fracture or high angle rope rescue, but a simulated methane explosion might make some jump at the 2017 ontario mine rescue. It has been compiled with the input of the mine rescue instructors of saskatchewan and is based on their experience and expertise in.
Surface mine rescue rules revised oct 2017 pdf download. The store sells ontario mine rescue branded items caps, tshirts, polo shirts, hoodies, and more frequently requested by volunteers and supporters. Welcome to the 2020 canadian international student mine rescue competition. The pop quiz page of the united states mine rescue association is very popular among mine rescuers preparing for competition.
Dec 12, 2017 ted hanley, general manager of ontario mine rescue, a part of workplace safety north, provides an update on mine rescue events and activities. May 27, 2016 emergency preparedness and mine rescue in british columbia. When the mine rescue team receives the call to address an issue or problem, they respond with three. On may, the goderich mine rescue team won the southern district of the ontario mine rescue competition, taking first in all three categories. This manual has been crafted to demonstrate the basic equipment, procedures, practices, and principles that mine rescue trainees need to know before they respond to incidents at surface and underground mining operations. This is not an allinclusive list but rather a sampling of information available to you free of charge from. Ontario mine rescue emergency rescue service sudbury. Saskatchewan mine rescue manual saskatchewan mining. And, in times of crisis, where an accident at a mine is too overwhelming for the teams on shift, a mine can call in other rescue teams, con. Msha presentation in pdf format on the mine rescue rule published february 8, 2008.
Mine rescue contests mine safety and health administration. Explore ontario mine rescue s 1,156 photos on flickr. Annual district mine rescue safety competitions ctv news. Western canada mine rescue manual wscc workers safety. Mine rescue manual will walk you through every contingency.
Introduction under the regulations there is a requirement to train employees in emergency procedures, in fire fighting, mine rescue and other relevant emergency response functions. Instructors and trainers can use the guides to either supplement existing mine rescue training, or tailor a program to fit their mine specific training needs. The purpose of the association is to foster collaborative relationships between the safety personnel and operating management of all mining organizations, regulators and other key stakeholders in the. Alberta mine safety association mine rescue committee code. The nsw mine safety advisory council msac provides the nsw minister for resources and energy with advice on critical work, health and safety whs issues of importance to the nsw government. Vehicle rescue chapter 8 animal technical rescue chapter 9 wilderness search and rescue chapter 10 trench rescue chapter 11 machinery rescue chapter 12 cave rescue chapter mine and tunnel rescue chapter 14 helicopter rescue chapter 15 surface water rescue chapter 16 swiftwater rescue chapter 17 dive rescue chapter 18.
The regional competition tests the skills of teams of volunteer miners from ontario who are trained to serve as first responders in mining emergencies. Omr has trained thousands of volunteers who have fought fires, rescued injured personnel and responded to many incidents in ontario mines. Canadian international student mine rescue competition. Based on the alberta surface mine rescue manual, students will have an opportunity to learn the skills demanded of an emergency response team. The handbook of training in mine rescue and recovery operations is a training guide for. Mshas mine rescue instruction guide ig series is intended to help your mine to meet mine rescue team training requirements under 30 cfr part 49. Ontario s chief mine rescue officer shawn rideout had heard it said, time and again. Users should recognize that some examples, contact information and data such as legislative references may be out of date. Mine rescue robotics is an area of research and development that has had some attention in the. Emergency preparedness and mine rescue in british columbia. A competition includes team preparation and team briefing, followed by solving a complex incident that will typically include triage, use of special equipment and firefighting. Mar 24, 2014 mine rescue considers searchand rescue partnership ontario mine rescue stood anxiously on the sidelines during the fatal elliot lake mall collapse, but it may prove to be a watershed event in the history and evolution of the 86yearold volunteer organization.
News, articles and links relating to safety and mine rescue. Jan 01, 2003 dale kosie is embarking on what may be the toughest two hours in training. The ontario mine rescue program is administered by workplace safety north, part of the prevention arm of the ontario ministry of labour. This manual is intended as a guide for mine rescue training and response in saskatchewan mines. It is based on the mine safety and health administrations msha instruction guide 3027, mine rescue team training. Msha instruction guide 3027, mine rescue team training. The western canada mine rescue manual is the main training document for potential members of mine rescue teams in b. Northern safety network yukon is pleased to be delivering a leavitt training program. This committee will transact all business associated with mine rescue as a sub committee under the directionby the alberta mine safety association. Dale kosie is embarking on what may be the toughest two hours in training. Customized surface training for the mining industry.
Participants in the annual district mine rescue competitions will have many skills put to the test, including knowledge, firefighting skills, first aid response, use of emergency equipment and decisionmaking ability under stress. Each guide includes suggestions, handouts, visuals, and text materials to assist with training. It covers how to stay in legal, regulatory, and national incident management system compliance when responding to and reporting an accident. The sign on the ontario mine rescue shop now reads open. The current collection of items will be available for order until march 31, when the orders will be processed for delivery, which. Thank you for visiting the bc north central south mine rescue association page. The first such physical examination shall be completed within 60 days prior to scheduled initial training. Mshas mine rescue instruction guide ig series is intended to help coal, and. Holmes, the bureaus first director, soug ht a training vehicle railroad cars that would give the mining industry a cadre of mine rescue specialists who would be prepared to respond to mine disasters. Ontario mine rescue 2 mashas ontario mine rescue program introduction during its more than 75 years of existence, ontario s mine rescue program has established a reputation for high standards in training, equipment and emergency response. The alberta mine safety association is an organization made up of coal, oil sands, quarry and associated miningsupport companies and partners. Rescue team means committing to a practice regime with. This bureau of mines information circular provides information showing that from 1911 to. Mine resc ue training began in the united states in 1910, the year the u.
Mar 05, 2015 mine rescue team gets results with help from ontario mine rescue mar 5, 2015 a student mine rescue team from the ubc department of mining finished second overall at the 2015 intercollegiate mine emergency response development exercise at the colorado school of mines. Program updates workplace safety north your health and. Mines rescue resources the following links will connect you with valuable resources that you can use to improve emergency response capability in your jurisdiction. Adapting mine rescue standards northern ontario business.
Ontario mine rescue handbook 2014 handbook of training in mine rescue and recovery operations 2015 reprint edition this is the most recent edition of the handbook, and includes the edits to the published 2015 reprint. Ontario mine rescue ontario mine rescue, a part of workplace safety north, has trained and equipped thousands of volunteers who have fought fires, rescued injured personnel and responded to a wide array of incidents in the provinces mines over the past eight decades. Workers health, safety and compensation, 1981 mine rescue work. A comprehensive guide for mine rescue team members. Products evaluated and tested range from small electronic devices to large mining. Ontario s mine rescue competition is designed to simulate a complete incident response with numerous integrated tasks. A comprehensive guide for mine rescue team members enright, chris, ferriter, robert l. The responsibilities associated with mine rescue in ontario. Western canada mine rescue manual ministry of energy and. Mine rescue written test resources mine safety and.
Brandy bloxom photography the manitoba provincial mine rescue competition has been held annually since 1961. While mining accidents have become less frequent in subsequent years, the impacts of any mine accident often hit close to home, especially because mine rescue volunteers are themselves miners, electricians, and engineers. Ontario mine rescue edraulic rescue equipment by workplace safety north. May 09, 2017 in 2015, when it was announced that sudbury would host the 2016 international mines rescue competition imrc, ontario mine rescue and workplace safety north the lead coordinators for the event had to decide exactly what they wanted the competition to be. You can continue to view it as it is currently presented, or you can. Ontario mine rescue, a part of workplace safety north has trained and equipped thousands of volunteers who have fought fires, rescued injured personnel and responded to. Federal regulations require the approval or certification of certain mining products for use in underground coal and gassy underground metal mines. Western canada mine rescue manual ministry of energy and mines office of the chief inspector of mines victoria british columbia canada december 31, 1998 revised 201415 this manuscript is for educational purposes only. Emergency preparedness province of british columbia. Fitness for mine rescue personnel department of industry and resources guideline document no. Msha 3026 initial mine rescue team training for coal and metalnonmetal mshas mine rescue instruction guide ig series is intended to help coal, and metal and nonmetal mine operators develop mine rescue team training required under 30 cfr part 49. Mine rescue teams discover a new tool for training. The 20 ontario mine rescue provincial competition was held june 57 at the south windsor recreation complex, in windsor, ontario. Ontario mine rescue, a part of workplace safety north wsn, has trained and equipped thousands of volunteers who have fought fires, rescued injured personnel, and responded professionally to a.
This competition will be hosted february 20th and 21st, 2020 at the university of british columbias vancouver campus and brings competitive university student mine rescue teams together to compete in the areas of mine rescue. Every mine has to maintain a mine rescue team to help ensure the safety of workers and property on mine sites throughout b. Here you will find information about mine rescue and safety as well as information. Ontario mine rescue is the program that creates, oversees and evaluates mine rescue training and standards in the province of ontario. Ted hanley, general manager of ontario mine rescue, a part of workplace safety north, provides an update on mine rescue events and activities. Mshas mine rescue instruction guides help mines meet mine rescue team training requirements under 30 cfr part 49. To oversee the annual alberta provincial mine rescue competition. Western canada mine rescue manual is in pdf format. There was a special bond between ontario mine rescue responders and the drager bg 174 breathing apparatus through the 70s, 80s and 90s.
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