apsc150 - lecture 3.5 - mine rescue at ubc

Lecture 3.5Lecture 3.5 Mine RescueMine Rescue

Student Team CompetitionsStudent Team Competitions

APSC 150 APSC 150 Engineering Case StudiesEngineering Case Studies

Case Study 3: Case Study 3: Mining and the EnvironmentMining and the Environment

Part 2: Mine Health and SafetyPart 2: Mine Health and Safety

Chilean Mine RescueChilean Mine Rescue

The Rescued MinersThe Rescued Miners

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/12/world/americas/chiles-rescued-miners-face-major-struggles-a-year-later.html?pagewanted=all

The Rescued Miners - AftermathThe Rescued Miners - Aftermath

Traveled the world, cruising Greek Islands, Traveled the world, cruising Greek Islands, visiting Britain, Israel, L.A., Disney Worldvisiting Britain, Israel, L.A., Disney World

Emotional and psychological problemsEmotional and psychological problems Most are unemployed and many are poorer than Most are unemployed and many are poorer than

beforebefore Some receiving sick-leave pay for prolonged Some receiving sick-leave pay for prolonged

post-traumatic stresspost-traumatic stress Some others are seeing private therapistsSome others are seeing private therapists Four have returned to miningFour have returned to mining


Edison Peña – Elvis impersonator and runner Edison Peña – Elvis impersonator and runner – appeared on Lettermann– appeared on Lettermann

Now is an alcoholic and into drug rehabNow is an alcoholic and into drug rehab Hollywood movie being developed which may Hollywood movie being developed which may

provide future fundsprovide future funds Most suffer from insomnia and nightmaresMost suffer from insomnia and nightmares Chronic post-traumatic syndrome much like Chronic post-traumatic syndrome much like

veterans after returning from Vietnam and Iraq veterans after returning from Vietnam and Iraq


Chilean mining magnate, Leonardo Farkas, Chilean mining magnate, Leonardo Farkas, gave each miner more than $15,000 so they gave each miner more than $15,000 so they could rest and recuperate. could rest and recuperate.

Also gave free homes to two who were Also gave free homes to two who were marryingmarrying

Helped one miner find psychiatric care after Helped one miner find psychiatric care after miner found his fiancée with another manminer found his fiancée with another man

Survival UndergroundSurvival Underground

Essential elementsEssential elements

Mine Refuge Stations located throughout the mineMine Refuge Stations located throughout the mine

Availability of FoodAvailability of Food

Availability of WaterAvailability of Water

Availability of Air and VentilationAvailability of Air and Ventilation

Lighting (and power)Lighting (and power)

CommunicationsCommunications

Mine RescueMine Rescue Requires a team to coordinate all activitiesRequires a team to coordinate all activities Training is key - conducted on an on-going basisTraining is key - conducted on an on-going basis

fundamental principles of mine rescue fundamental principles of mine rescue standard mine rescue procedures and equipmentstandard mine rescue procedures and equipment legislation governing mine rescuelegislation governing mine rescue medical requirements of volunteersmedical requirements of volunteers mine gassesmine gasses respiratory protection to work in IDLH* conditionsrespiratory protection to work in IDLH* conditions care, use, maintenance, testing and servicing of primary care, use, maintenance, testing and servicing of primary

breathing apparatus (Drager BG4)breathing apparatus (Drager BG4)

Successful completion results in a certificate Successful completion results in a certificate

* IDHL = immediately dangerous to life and health

Additional CoursesAdditional Courses

Refresher TrainingRefresher Training

An active team member must attend 6 refresher An active team member must attend 6 refresher sessions per yearsessions per year

Sessions include simulated emergencies Sessions include simulated emergencies conducted in an underground environmentconducted in an underground environment

Apply standardized competency-based mine Apply standardized competency-based mine rescue practices and proceduresrescue practices and procedures

Additional Courses - 2Additional Courses - 2

Advanced CertificationAdvanced Certification Participants must learn and demonstrate use ofParticipants must learn and demonstrate use of

primary and secondary breathing apparatusesprimary and secondary breathing apparatuses standard equipment standard equipment special rescue and extrication equipmentspecial rescue and extrication equipment

Written test completed on mine rescue functions Written test completed on mine rescue functions and proceduresand procedures

Participants provided with a seal to attach to Participants provided with a seal to attach to their Mine Rescue certificate their Mine Rescue certificate

Additional Courses - 3Additional Courses - 3

Supervisory/Management Mine RescueSupervisory/Management Mine Rescue Designed for individuals likely to oversee mine emergenciesDesigned for individuals likely to oversee mine emergencies

Day 1: Supervisory mine rescue trainingDay 1: Supervisory mine rescue training History of mine rescue, mine gases, breathing apparatus, History of mine rescue, mine gases, breathing apparatus,

underground emergenciesunderground emergencies Written exam (70 % required)Written exam (70 % required)

Day 2: Management mine rescue trainingDay 2: Management mine rescue training Understanding management roles and responsibilitiesUnderstanding management roles and responsibilities Case study analysis, Control Group training, and mine emergency Case study analysis, Control Group training, and mine emergency

response workshops response workshops

Refresher training needed every 3-5 yearsRefresher training needed every 3-5 years

Dräger – technology for life!Dräger – technology for life!

Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Founded in Lübeck, Germany in 1889, Dräger has technology. Founded in Lübeck, Germany in 1889, Dräger has grown into a worldwide, DAX-listed enterprise in its fifth generation grown into a worldwide, DAX-listed enterprise in its fifth generation as a family-run business. Our long-term success is predicated on a as a family-run business. Our long-term success is predicated on a value-oriented corporate culture with four central strengths: close value-oriented corporate culture with four central strengths: close collaboration with our customers, the expertise of our employees, collaboration with our customers, the expertise of our employees, continuous innovation and outstanding quality. continuous innovation and outstanding quality.

Key EquipmentKey Equipment

Underground rescue operations require the use of specific and specialized equipment for mine rescue teams.

Purchasing of equipment is done centrally to ensure standardization between districts and mines.

All personnel trained in mine rescue must be familiar with the equipment shown to allow teams to aid and assist each other without the fear of being unable to adequately operate rescue equipment.

Whenever a mine rescue operation is required, teams come from many parts of the country and continent.


Drager BG4The Drager BG4 is a closed-circuit breathing apparatus that provides up to 4 hours of breathing air. An electronic monitoring unit allows the briefing officer to monitor team members from outside the incident.


Test-it 6100 TestersThe Test-it 6100 tester measures the flow and pressure of BG4s. The tester comes in a suitcase designed for easy portability.


CAREVent DRA Automatic Rescue VentilatorThe CAREvent Ventilator is lightweight and portable. The unit provides a safe and effective means of providing demand breathing or artificial ventilation to casualties suffering respiratory difficulties or cardiac arrest. The ventilator is pneumatic (i.e., no batteries required) and gives breath by breath consistency in delivered tidal volume, frequency, and flow rates.


iTX Multi-Gas MonitorThe iTX multi-gas monitor is a portable, battery-powered gas detection device that can measure up to six different gases at once. The iTX can log up to 300 hours of survey data at one-minute intervals.


SSR 90 MThe SSR 90 M is a self-contained, oxygen-generating rescue device for casualties during rescue operations. Mine rescue personnel carry the SSR 90 M underground and are able to provide the casualty with at least 90 minutes of breathing air. The unit weights 10.3 lbs.

CSE Self-Contained Self Rescue (SCSR) Breathing Apparatus

SR-100The SR-100 is worn on a belt for quick access in an emergency. It provides 60 minutes of breathable air.

The SR1-00 is a chemical-based re-breather, which recycles exhaled breath, chemically removing CO2 and replenishes it with O2.

It is used in mining, tunnelling, the armed forces, chemical plants, pulp/paper plants, water treatment plants and confined space entry situations where immediate reliable access to O2 is needed.

Weight: 2.6 kg when carried and 2.2 kg in use


GripTech SP2 Rope Rescue SystemThe SP2 is a rope rescue system that allows rescuers to be lowered vertically or horizontally from one level to another, or to raise victims to a surface area. It requires an adequate anchor point. The system is often used for confined space rescue.


Enerpac 1250 Self-Contained Hydraulic Bolt CutterSelf-contained, high-pressure cylinder with a guillotine-type cutter and a rotating head that can achieve a shearing force of 20 tons. The cutter does not actually cut the material, rather it is sheared.

Key EquipmentKey EquipmentDarda Hydraulic SplitterA wedge-type splitter with a splitting force up to 350 tons at 7,100 psi. The splitter consist of two cylinders. The upper cylinder houses the piston which moves a wedge in the lower cylinder. A control valve to extend or retract the wedge is operated by a single lever. When the lever is placed in a forward position, the wedge advances

and the two feathers are forced against the wall of the hole and, with 100s of tons of pressure, to tear rock or concrete apart. Depending on materials, a break may occur in 10-60 seconds.


Maxiforce Lifting BagsMulti-application, portable inflation system used to lift and displace heavy rigid objects. They are designated for use in emergency situations such as structural collapse and containment, vehicular extrications, industrial entrapment, and excavation collapse. Since the air bags contain no spark-producing parts, they can be used in explosive environments.


MSA Thermal Imaging CamerasThe MSA Thermal Imaging Camera is a self-contained, battery-operated unit incorporating a miniature display monitor. It is intended primarily for use as a firefighting aid, giving good quality thermal pictures through dense smoke where normal vision is impossible.

Mine Rescue in B.C.Mine Rescue in B.C. B.C.'s mining laws require trained mine rescue personnel and mine B.C.'s mining laws require trained mine rescue personnel and mine

rescue equipment be maintained at all mines. rescue equipment be maintained at all mines. Basic mine rescue training courses are conducted at mines across the Basic mine rescue training courses are conducted at mines across the

province so miners have an opportunity to learn the necessary skillsprovince so miners have an opportunity to learn the necessary skills Many hours of training and practice are needed to develop a Many hours of training and practice are needed to develop a

competent mine rescue team to work together and collaborate and competent mine rescue team to work together and collaborate and coordinate with other teams to accomplish rescue objectives. coordinate with other teams to accomplish rescue objectives.

Every year, the Every year, the Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition offers mine rescue and three-person miner first aid teams a unique offers mine rescue and three-person miner first aid teams a unique opportunity to display their skills.opportunity to display their skills.

56th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition56th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition

June 2011, Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave., Revelstoke, B.C.June 2011, Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave., Revelstoke, B.C.

Mine Rescue in B.C.Mine Rescue in B.C. B.C.'s mining laws require trained mine rescue personnel and mine B.C.'s mining laws require trained mine rescue personnel and mine

rescue equipment be maintained at all mines. rescue equipment be maintained at all mines. Basic mine rescue training courses are conducted at mines across the Basic mine rescue training courses are conducted at mines across the

province so miners have an opportunity to learn the necessary skillsprovince so miners have an opportunity to learn the necessary skills Many hours of training and practice are needed to develop a Many hours of training and practice are needed to develop a

competent mine rescue team to work together and collaborate and competent mine rescue team to work together and collaborate and coordinate with other teams to accomplish rescue objectives. coordinate with other teams to accomplish rescue objectives.

Every year, the Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition Every year, the Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition offers mine rescue and three-person miner first aid teams a unique offers mine rescue and three-person miner first aid teams a unique opportunity to display their skills.opportunity to display their skills.

56th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition56th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition

June 2011, Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave., Revelstoke, B.C.June 2011, Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave., Revelstoke, B.C.

““Canada’s First University Mine Rescue Canada’s First University Mine Rescue Team”Team”

What is Mine Rescue?What is Mine Rescue? Highly trained multi-disciplinary team tasked with Highly trained multi-disciplinary team tasked with

the mission of rescuing trapped miners due to the mission of rescuing trapped miners due to an incident at a minean incident at a mine

Why do they exist?Why do they exist? Things can go wrong: Human or NatureThings can go wrong: Human or Nature

US Coal MinesUS Coal Mines Chile Mine RescueChile Mine Rescue Daily OperationsDaily Operations

Safety in the WorkplaceSafety in the Workplace

If your not working safe, you shouldn’t be If your not working safe, you shouldn’t be workingworking

““Safety is NOT a Priority, it is a Value”Safety is NOT a Priority, it is a Value”

UBC Mine Rescue TeamUBC Mine Rescue Team

Founded to create a culture of safety at UBCFounded to create a culture of safety at UBC Develop risk management skillsDevelop risk management skills Enhance skill setsEnhance skill sets

First for CanadaFirst for Canada One of only a few in the worldOne of only a few in the world

Corporate SponsorshipsCorporate Sponsorships Attended competition in Denver, ColoradoAttended competition in Denver, Colorado

Team BreakdownTeam Breakdown 6 person team;6 person team;

1# Captain1# Captain 2# Ventilation2# Ventilation 3# First Aid3# First Aid 4# Specialty Tools4# Specialty Tools 5# Vice Captain5# Vice Captain Briefing Officer Briefing Officer

Equipment: BG-4Equipment: BG-4 Closed Circuit Breathing ApparatusClosed Circuit Breathing Apparatus

Equipment: StretcherEquipment: Stretcher Dual PurposedDual Purposed

Equipment: Special ToolsEquipment: Special Tools RopesRopes SCSRSCSR Fire EquipmentFire Equipment Thermal ImagerThermal Imager Splitter/CutterSplitter/Cutter Gas MeterGas Meter Captains ToolsCaptains Tools

Incident ResponseIncident Response What happens when the emergency call comes What happens when the emergency call comes

in?in? Team alerted – Briefing Officer preparesTeam alerted – Briefing Officer prepares Situation outlinedSituation outlined Travel to site: Under OxygenTravel to site: Under Oxygen Proceed to incident as plannedProceed to incident as planned Carry out rescue/reconCarry out rescue/recon Report Report ReturnReturn

Hazards & Risk ManagementHazards & Risk Management

Asses the situationAsses the situation Team ensures safety of route – Retreat!?Team ensures safety of route – Retreat!? Ventilation – GassesVentilation – Gasses Risk vs. RewardRisk vs. Reward Team always comes firstTeam always comes first

Communication & TeamworkCommunication & Teamwork

Captain is responsibleCaptain is responsible Team is complementaryTeam is complementary TrustTrust

Impact at UBCImpact at UBC Raised awareness of safetyRaised awareness of safety Established ties with industryEstablished ties with industry Team member skill developmentTeam member skill development

http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=802512256001&odyssey=mod#/Mine+safety+training/802512256001

UBC Mine Rescue wins 1st Biannual UBC Mine Rescue wins 1st Biannual Inter-collegiate Mine Rescue CompetitionInter-collegiate Mine Rescue Competition

8 undergraduates in the Mining Engineering department at UBC won the first 8 undergraduates in the Mining Engineering department at UBC won the first Inter-collegiate mine rescue competition hosted by Colorado School of Mines Inter-collegiate mine rescue competition hosted by Colorado School of Mines last week in Denver. last week in Denver.

The competition took place at CSM’s Edgar Mine outside of Denver. Each team The competition took place at CSM’s Edgar Mine outside of Denver. Each team was pushed to their breaking point. Real fires, smoke and patient actors were was pushed to their breaking point. Real fires, smoke and patient actors were used to increase the reality of the simulation and to expose each team to a real used to increase the reality of the simulation and to expose each team to a real life scenario in a controlled environment. life scenario in a controlled environment.

The UBC team demonstrated incredible teamwork and communication in The UBC team demonstrated incredible teamwork and communication in rescuing multiple victims and building temporary rock support that led to the rescuing multiple victims and building temporary rock support that led to the capture of the title. capture of the title.

http://bcminingblog.com/ubcminerescue/2011/03/03/ubc-mine-rescue-wins-1st-biannual-inter-collegiate-mine-rescue-competition/

Won 1Won 1stst ever collegiate mine rescue ever collegiate mine rescue competitioncompetition

UBC Mine Rescue Champions - 2011UBC Mine Rescue Champions - 2011

All-Women Mine Rescue TeamAll-Women Mine Rescue Team

Colorado School of MinesColorado School of Mines

All-Women Mine Rescue TeamAll-Women Mine Rescue TeamColorado School of MinesColorado School of Mines

http://video.denver.cbslocal.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=5603364&at1=News&h1=Rescuers&rnd=86508038

All-Women Mine Rescue TeamAll-Women Mine Rescue TeamColorado School of MinesColorado School of Mines

ConclusionConclusion

The best mine rescue team is the The best mine rescue team is the one you never have to use, but one you never have to use, but until then…until then…

Questions????Questions????

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