The Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS) provides trainees an opportunity to gain command center experience during a simulated underground coal mine emergency. This computer-based training allows trainees to practice information gathering, situation assessment, decision-making, and coordination skills without risk to personnel or property. Individuals representing mine emergency response personnel, various state safety officials, and private mine management from four states have participated in MERITS training.

• What is MERITS?
• MERITS Field Tests
• MERITS Training Sessions

Use the links on the menu at the top of the page to download the MERITS software and manuals, print classroom handouts and maps, and obtain troubleshooting tips about the MERITS software. To learn more about MERITS, please contact:

Launa Mallett, Sociologist
NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory
(412) 386-6658
LMallett@cdc.gov

MERITS was developed at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health with assistance from other federal agencies, state mining agencies, organized labor, and private industry.