NIOSH Mining Training Exercise


Lingering Smoke Exercise

November 1987

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You are one of three scoop operators. During the first part of the shift an entry was shot and partly loaded. One of the other scoop operators, Speedy, has complained that he was dizzy and sick to his stomach. Otherwise, the shift has gone on as usual. You reenter the mine after lunch and notice that some smoke is still hanging. You are worried that the ventilation may not be adequate. Soon the two scoop operators, Speedy and Chester, who are at the face, go down. You must decide what to do to help them.

Materials needed:
Instructor Copy
Problem Booklet 1 for each trainee. May be downloaded separately or duplicated from the Instructor´s Copy.
Answer Sheet 1 for each group of 3 or 4 working the exercise. Purchased from MSHA (http://www.msha.gov/Education&Training.htm, MSHAdistributioncenter@dol.gov). You may also duplicate them locally if you or a local print shop have the ability to print invisible ink.
PENIB Developing Pens 1 for each answer sheet. Order from SICPA, Customer Service, 8000 Research Way, Springfield, VA 22153, Phone 1-888-SICPAUS or 1-888-742-7287, pen # "PENIB", a broad tipped developing pen.
Optional Overhead projector and overheads of the Master Answer Sheet and Scoring Key found in the Instructor's Copy.
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Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division