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• Development of a Gas Monitor Simulator and Mine Rescue Contest Field Trials
  1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  NIOSH researchers completed field trials during coal mine rescue contests using simulated gas detectors in place of placards, and demonstrated that the newly developed GMS device may be used with no adverse impact on team contest performance.
• When Do You Take Refuge? Decisionmaking During Mine Emergency Escape
  8/1/2011 - PC software, Reports of Investigations, Training materials
  This training exposes trainees to the types of decisions that they may need to make during a mine emergency escape and stimulate group discussion about when and why to use a refuge alternative.
• Emergency Escape and Refuge Alternatives
  10/1/2010 - Information Circulars, Training materials
  Emergency escape and refuge alternatives was created by a multidisciplinary team at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to teach miners about emergency escape and using refuge alternatives. The training is a Microsoft Power...
• Harry's Hard Choices: Mine Refuge Chamber Training
  3/1/2009 - Information Circulars, Training materials
  This paper-and-pencil simulation teaches miners about issues related to self-rescue and escape, including information gathering, knowing one's escapeways, use of SCSRs, the value of multigas detectors, and when to enter a refuge chamber.
• A Global Inventory of Mine Rescue Training Facilities: Compendium of Ideas to Improve U.S. Coal Mine Rescue Training
  2/1/2009 - Conference papers
  This paper presents a summary of domestic and international coal mine rescue training facilities and identifies those that provide unique, real-life, and/or state-of-the-art training.
• Effect of Air Velocity on Conveyor Belt Fire Suppression Systems
  2/1/2009 - Conference papers
  Researchers evaluated four different types of fire suppression systems to study the effect of air velocity on extinguishing conveyor belt fires. Details are presented on the large-scale fire test set-up and arrangement of fire suppression systems.
• Emerging Technologies: Aiding Responders in Mine Emergencies and During the Escape From Smoke-Filled Passageways
  12/1/2001 - Conference papers
  Technology and realistic training simulations have been identified for the general workforce and mine emergency responders. Laser lights and lifelines were beneficial in leading personnel to safety and out of the mine in smoke-filled passageways.
• Responders to Underground Mine Fires
  8/1/2001 - Conference papers
  Fire is a major concern for those who work in underground mines. This paper focuses on responders' preparedness for fire.
• Mine Rescue and Response
  9/1/2000 - Conference papers
  This paper describes technology and training that has been identified for underground emergency responders.
• Information Dissemination during Mine Emergencies
  11/28/2023 - Research projects
  A project to develop an eLearning module to share with potential command center leaders and mine rescue team members to help them successfully mitigate the risks to endangered workers and responders during mine emergencies.