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Communications and Tracking for Underground Mines
MSHA continues to review emergency communications and tracking systems that represent the most promising technologies for application in underground mines. Both MSHA-approved Technologies and those under development will be evaluated. Information on these systems will be provided as it is gathered. MSHA has begun to receive a significant number of approval requests for a new generation of communications and tracking technology. Resources have been gradually shifted from exploring the availability of new technologies to focusing on evaluation and testing activities for issuance of MSHA approval. In response to the Sago Mine disaster, to date MSHA has received numerous proposals from manufacturers and distributors of emergency communication and tracking systems. Additional proposals continue to be received. Our Technical Support Directorate is reviewing these products and proposals and assisting interested manufacturers in obtaining MSHA approval. We have also been working with the NIOSH Communication and Tracking Partnership to assist interested parties in arranging field tests of their systems to facilitate development. MSHA wishes to thank NIOSH for their efforts in further development of these important technologies. Manufacturers need to obtain the appropriate MSHA approvals for the systems to be used in the gassy areas of underground mines. We encourage all manufacturers of communication and tracking technologies to contact us. Interested parties should contact David Chirdon at chirdon.david@dol.gov
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