CMSP CMSP Emergency Response & Mine Rescue 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under MSHA regulations (30 CFR Part 49), what is the minimum number of members required per mine rescue team?
- 3
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 10
Correct answer: 5
30 CFR Part 49 requires each mine rescue team to consist of a minimum of 5 members.
Question 2: The MINER Act of 2006 requires underground coal mine operators to review and update Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) at minimum how often?
- Annually
- Every 6 months (Correct answer)
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
Correct answer: Every 6 months
The MINER Act mandates that underground coal mine operators review and update ERPs at least every 6 months.
Question 3: Which type of self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) generates breathable oxygen through a chemical reaction with exhaled carbon dioxide?
- Compressed-air SCSR
- Chemical oxygen SCSR (Correct answer)
- Compressed oxygen SCSR
- Nitrogen purge SCSR
Correct answer: Chemical oxygen SCSR
Chemical oxygen SCSRs use compounds such as potassium superoxide to produce oxygen in response to exhaled CO2.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of 'refuge alternatives' required by the MINER Act in underground coal mines?
- To provide additional escape routes to the surface
- To shelter miners who cannot evacuate during an emergency (Correct answer)
- To store mine rescue equipment
- To house ventilation controls
Correct answer: To shelter miners who cannot evacuate during an emergency
Refuge alternatives provide a protected shelter where trapped miners can survive while rescue teams work to reach them.
Question 5: Under 30 CFR Part 49, how often must mine rescue teams participate in practice rescue competitions or drills?
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Semiannually (Correct answer)
- Annually
Correct answer: Semiannually
30 CFR Part 49 requires mine rescue teams to participate in practice rescue competitions or drills at least twice per year.
Question 6: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used by mine rescue teams must be approved by which agency under 42 CFR Part 84?
- OSHA
- MSHA
- NIOSH (Correct answer)
- EPA
Correct answer: NIOSH
Mine rescue respiratory protection equipment must carry NIOSH certification under 42 CFR Part 84 before it can be used underground.
CMSP CMSP Emergency Response & Mine Rescue 1
Under MSHA regulations (30 CFR Part 49), what is the minimum number of members required per mine rescue team?