Mining Publication: Evaluation of Mining Activities Using a Scenario Interview Approach

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Original creation date: October 1998

Authors: FC Turin, LJ Steiner, KM Cornelius

Conference Paper - October 1998

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.

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Conference Paper - October 1998

NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20000135

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 42nd Annual Meeting, Vol 2, 1998 Oct; :1108-1112


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