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Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation

Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation. August Kwitowski Pittsburgh Research Laboratory/NIOSH. New Way To Train Command Center Leaders. Internet-based computer simulation Passes on “lessons learned” from past mine emergencies

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Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation

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  1. Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation August Kwitowski Pittsburgh Research Laboratory/NIOSH

  2. New Way To Train Command Center Leaders • Internet-based computer simulation • Passes on “lessons learned” from past mine emergencies • Past research: interviews; literature analysis; investigations of mine emergencies; merds/mocks

  3. 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

  4. MERITS Trainer’s Role • Plan the Session • Present Introduction • Observe Simulation • Conduct Debriefing

  5. Trainee’s Role • Superintendent of Bottleneck #1 Mine • Work together The Superintendent’s Office

  6. Web Based Interface

  7. Documents • Trainees can learn about the mine by reviewing mine background information and plans

  8. Logs • Trainees can learn more about usual conditions and be updated on changing conditions by reviewing mine logs

  9. Communication Tools • Telephone • Co-workers • Mine maps • Supply inventory • Shift reports • Roof control plans • Trainees can take actions such as issuing orders, requesting information, and viewing the mine map • Mine phone • Notebook • Personnel Roster • Tag in/out board • Fan charts • ERP

  10. Bottleneck #1 Map

  11. Mine Map Views • Displays mine systems such as escapeways, SCSR caches, and mine phones • Records locations relevant to simulation problem

  12. Preparedness Starts with Planning

  13. Required Planning • Posted arrangements with mine rescue team • Posted arrangements for medical assistance

  14. Response Plan Details

  15. MERITS Field Tests • State of Pennsylvania Inspectors • Mine Rescue Teams • State of Colorado Trainers • United Mine Workers of America • Mine Company Personnel

  16. Trainee Evaluation Results • Most 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

  17. What’s Next? • Press release; CD; free • Train-the-Trainer Workshops • Grand Junction, CO, June 21, 2002 • Beckley, WV, October 2002

  18. For More Information • Contact Launa Mallett: • 412-386-6658 • lmallett@cdc.gov • Contact Augie Kwitowski: • 412-386-6474 • akwitowski@cdc.gov

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