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In 1985 Bureau of Mines and University of Kentucky researchers began a series of studies related to self-contained self-rescuer donning proficiency. During the next five years investigators examined a number of factors that have a bearing upon miners' ability to put on and use the apparatus in an emergency: the procedure being taught; availability and utilization of training models; opportunities to practice; hygiene, and on-the-job training. The paper presents an overview of that research. It is concluded that companies should adopt a hands-on training protocol which allows them to integrate SCSR donning practice into other workplace routines, such as fire drills.
| Author(s): | Vaught-C, Brnich-MJ, Wiehagen-WJ, Cole-HP, Kellner-HJ |
| Reference: | U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines. Bulletin 695, NTIS No. PB93-198042, 1993; :1-19 |
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