The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is expanding the knowledge and expertise of its mine rescue teams through innovative training technologies. Full-scale mine rescue simulations, including working in theatrical smoke, have become routine for Pennsylvania mine rescue team members. Now Pennsylvania is transforming its mine rescue training by incorporating computer simulation. These new training programs help to produce mine rescue teams that understand effective emergency response at the mine rescue level and the command center level.
| Author(s): | Eppley-D, Reinke-DC |
| Reference: | Holmes Saf Assn Bull 2002 Feb/Mar. Falls Church, VA: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration; :15-16 |
http://holmessafety.org/2002/FebMar2002.pdf (PDF, 695 KB)
