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Ontario Mine Rescue

Ontario Mine Rescue. November 10, 2005. Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association. Our purpose:. Vision : An industry in which fatalities and serious injuries have been eliminated Roles : Improving internal responsibility systems Improving knowledge-sharing.

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Ontario Mine Rescue

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  1. Ontario Mine Rescue November 10, 2005

  2. Mines and AggregatesSafety and Health Association Our purpose: • Vision: • An industry in which fatalities and serious injuries have been eliminated • Roles: • Improving internal responsibility systems • Improving knowledge-sharing

  3. Mines and AggregatesSafety and Health Association Governance: • Funded by mining companies through Workplace Safety and Insurance Board • Board of Directors representative of industry • Role of the board includes: • strategy • policy • controls

  4. Mines and AggregatesSafety and Health Association Our work: • Consulting • Training • Research • Information

  5. Ontario Mine Rescue • Legislative Framework • Guiding Principles • Program Objectives: • People Preparation • Equipment Preparation • Emergency Response • Development of Standards

  6. Emergency Responses

  7. Types of Incidents • Methane gas and sulphide dust explosions • Fires (mobile equipment, compressed gases, electrical equipment etc.) • Falls of ground • Rock bursts

  8. Legislative Framework • Ontario Regulation for Mines and Mining Plants establishes foundation for mine rescue program • Key elements: • Establish and maintain mine rescue stations • Training and station maintained by Mine Rescue Officers • M/R crew members possess skills as described in the handbook • Mine owner makes available facilities and trainees • Cost of rescue operations paid by mine

  9. Legislative Framework Anticipated changes: • MR code of practice • Code will accommodate our handbook

  10. Guiding Principles • Standardization • Consistency • Continuous Improvement

  11. Mine Rescue Program Objectives • People Preparation (800 MR volunteers) • Equipment Preparation • Emergency Response (23 in 2004) • Development of Standards Mine Rescue Officers have no regulatory authority.

  12. People Preparation • Entry level training • 5 day Basic Standard Course. • 3 day technician training • Maintenance (refresher) training • 6 one day refresher days/year to maintain “active status”. • 2 day technician training every 2 years

  13. People Preparation • Specialty Training • Advanced Certification – voluntary after Basic, Standard and 2 years active duty. • Management Program – to prepare senior mine staff, control group members. • Supervisory training – one day mine rescue overview.

  14. Equipment Preparation • All equipment (fire and non-fire) is owned by MASHA. • Follow manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures. • Ensure equipment is available at mine sites and ready to use. • Currently have 35 fully-equipped substations at Ontario mines.

  15. Emergency Response • Mine rescue officers personally attend fire and non-fire incidents whenever possible • Mines have mutual aid agreements • MR supplies equipment and provides information/assistance as situation warrants

  16. Development of Standards • Common handbook (Last updated in 2001). • Legislative changes (Mine Rescue Code of Practice being developed).

  17. Development of Standards:Technical Advisory Committee • Consists of mine operators, worker representation, government and mine rescue staff. Mandate • Advice/recommendations regarding M/R training programs. • Advice/recommendations regarding M/R equipment. • Advise/recommendations regarding research projects. • Recommend changes regarding M/R handbook. • Input is vital in decision making process.

  18. Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association

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