Mining Publication: Evaluation of Mining Activities Using a Scenario Interview Approach
Original creation date: October 1998
Authors: FC Turin, LJ Steiner, KM Cornelius
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000135
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 42nd Annual Meeting, Vol 2, 1998 Oct; :1108-1112
NIOSH researchers have been examining underground coal mining activities in order to evaluate work crew hazards. In 1994 a continuous mining machine operator was killed by falling roof during extended cut mining. Many aspects of the incident were used by NIOSH researchers to develop a scenario interview. The goal was to provide a realistic framework for acquiring frank and detailed insights. The interview consists of two sections. The first describes the underground mining conditions. The second recounts the fatal incident. Each section is supplemented by a diagram and a set of questions addressing relevant safety issues. The interview was administered at three mines that actively take extended cuts. Researchers found the scenario approach to be an effective interview tool as well as an effective hazard awareness and safe work practices training platform.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000135
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 42nd Annual Meeting, Vol 2, 1998 Oct; :1108-1112