Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
Section 48-4-6 - Course Outline of the Initial Training Program for Mine Rescue Team Members6.1. This course outline is sequenced for thirty-two (32) hours of student-instructor contact.6.1.1. First session:6.1.1.a. 4 hours - Introduction, and lecture in use, care and maintenance of apparatus6.1.1.b. 1 hour - Charging, testing, and readying the apparatus to wear6.1.1.c. 1 hour - Wearing apparatus (walking, no manual labor)6.1.1.d. 1/2 hour - Removing and putting apparatus away6.1.1.e. 1 hour - Lecture in mine rescue procedures6.1.2. Second Session:6.1.2.a. 4 hours - Lecture in use, care and maintenance of apparatus and question and answer period6.1.2.b. 1/2 hour - Testing apparatus for use6.1.2.c. 1 1/2 hours - Wearing apparatus (performing strenuous work)6.1.2.d. 1 1/2 hours - Cleaning apparatus6.1.3. Third Session:6.1.3.a. 1 hour - Question and answer period6.1.3.b. 1/2 hour - Readying apparatus for use6.1.3.c. 1 1/2 hours - Wearing apparatus (performing strenuous work)6.1.3.d. 1 hour - Care and cleaning of apparatus6.1.3.e. 4 hours - Mine rescue procedures6.1.4. Fourth Session:6.1.4.a. 1 hour - Question and answer period6.1.4.b. 1/2 hour - Recharging and testing apparatus for use6.1.4.c. 1 1/2 hours - Wearing apparatus (performing strenuous work and working in smoke room wearing apparatus)6.1.4.d. 1 hour - Care and cleaning apparatus6.1.4.e. 4 hours - Procedure and examination - testing shall determine if student knows how to cope with malfunctions which he/she could possibly be confronted with during rescue work6.14.f. 1 hour - Discussion of procedures for removal of individuals in a mine shelter6.2. At the completion of the thirty-two (32) hour training in mine rescue and mine rescue procedures, the student shall reveal by examination that he/she is capable of, or had knowledge of, caring and cleaning apparatus, recharging oxygen cylinders, properly washing face pieces, wearing apparatus, working bypass, use and operation of oxygen pump, use and operation of cascade system, and properly trained in testing the high pressure and low pressure of the breathing apparatus.