SCSR Training Modules - FY07

NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only.
Current Information can be found at: SCSR Training Modules - FY08

Objective

Develop, distribute, and evaluate unit specific SCSR care, maintenance, and inspection training modules to ensure that SCSRs are kept in good condition and all units that fail inspection are removed from service. Insure miners know how SCSRs work.

Miner wearing Self Contained Self Rescuer S C S R

Applicable Standards

30 CFR 75.1714

Key Partners

BCOA
NMA
UMWA
USWA
SCSR Manufacturers (CSE, Draeger, MSA, Ocenco)
MSHA

Stakeholders

None

Project Scope

Interagency Agreement with MSHA to develop and evaluate unit specific training for each SCSR

CSE SR-100
Draeger OXY K and OXY K Plus
MSA Life Saver 60
Ocenco EBA 6.5 and M-20

Training module consists of video, computer based training, instructor's guide, screen saver, and sticker

Milestones

CSE and Ocenco training modules developed in FY 06
Draeger and MSA modules developed in FY 07

Outputs

50,000 Training module DVDs disseminated to mines
120 DVDs disseminated to other stakeholders
Final rule

Outcomes

Improved training for miners

Page last modified: July 23, 2007
Page last reviewed: July 23, 2007 (archived document)
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)