CMSP Emergency Response & Mine Rescue Flashcards
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Under MSHA regulations (30 CFR Part 49), what is the minimum number of members required per mine rescue team?
Answer: 5
30 CFR Part 49 requires each mine rescue team to consist of a minimum of 5 members.
The MINER Act of 2006 requires underground coal mine operators to review and update Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) at minimum how often?
Answer: Every 6 months
The MINER Act mandates that underground coal mine operators review and update ERPs at least every 6 months.
Which type of self-contained self-rescuer (SCSR) generates breathable oxygen through a chemical reaction with exhaled carbon dioxide?
Answer: Chemical oxygen SCSR
Chemical oxygen SCSRs use compounds such as potassium superoxide to produce oxygen in response to exhaled CO2.
What is the primary purpose of 'refuge alternatives' required by the MINER Act in underground coal mines?
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.
Under 30 CFR Part 49, how often must mine rescue teams participate in practice rescue competitions or drills?
Answer: Semiannually
30 CFR Part 49 requires mine rescue teams to participate in practice rescue competitions or drills at least twice per year.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used by mine rescue teams must be approved by which agency under 42 CFR Part 84?
Answer: NIOSH
Mine rescue respiratory protection equipment must carry NIOSH certification under 42 CFR Part 84 before it can be used underground.