Then 'Reload' this page. Education for Effective Mine Emergency Response Improving Prevention and Emergency Response Efforts Through Training. As mines become safer and major disasters fewer, the number of experienced emergency responders is decreasing. This will create a gap in expertise that could have serious consequences at future mine disasters. This work addresses the issue of training to prepare for mine emergencies.
Miners working on-site are in the best position for prevention and first response efforts.
However, if unsuccessful, the mine will need managers to lead larger scale responses. We are designing and evaluating training materials and development tools for both groups. We are also exploring methods for writing and testing Emergency Response Plans. PARS Prevention and Response Strategies for training all employees.