Emergency Response Policy Flashcards
(22 cards)
Who holds the legal responsibility for oversight of the mine rescue and emergency response operation in Ontario?
The mine operator’s senior On-site Official in Charge
As defined in Ontario Reg. 854: Mines and Mining Plants Sect. 17 (7).
What is the first action the On-site Official in Charge must take upon the report of a mine emergency?
Form a Control Group
What is the central role of the Control Group during a mine rescue operation?
Act as the central communication and decision-making point
List the ideal composition of the Control Group.
- Technical services (planning, ventilation, ground control)
- Mine production (senior supervisors)
- Site central control and communications (security, safety, systems)
Who does the Control Group communicate instructions to during a mine rescue operation?
- Fresh air base coordinator
- Briefing Officer assigned to each team
- Mine Rescue Officer (MRO)
What is the responsibility of the mine operator regarding the call-out and notification process?
Implement and maintain a rapid call-out and notification process
How often should the functionality of the call-out system be tested?
Monthly
What must the mine operator ensure about the mine rescue substation?
It is maintained in an emergency-ready state at all times
What is required to be identified as part of the fresh air base during a mine emergency?
Additional space outside of the substation
Why must each Briefing Officer have an independent workstation?
To avoid distractions from maintaining communication and record keeping
What communication tools should the Briefing Officer’s workstation be equipped with?
- Phone
- Site radio and/or mobile reception
- Wi-Fi
- Network
Who typically acts as the fresh air base coordinator?
The most senior mine rescue responder or official
What is the standard deployment for a mine rescue team in the event of a fire?
A five-member mine rescue team under breathing apparatus
True or False: In emergencies unrelated to fire or contamination, teams of as few as two individuals may be deployed.
True
What must Mine Rescue Officers do when traveling to a mine site in an Ontario Mine Rescue vehicle?
Travel in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act
What is the technical advisory role of the Mine Rescue Officer?
Provide feedback regarding the risk profile of team deployment and mine recovery plans
What must the On-site Official in Charge ensure during an emergency response?
Comprehensive time-stamped record keeping of all events
List the mandatory incident report requirements for Mine Rescue Officers.
- Date of incident
- Mine site
- Underground/surface location
- Time of incident
- Time first mine rescue team on site
- Time Mine Rescue Officer notified
- Time Mine Rescue Officer arrives on site
- Responding Mine Rescue Officer(s)
- Relief Mine Rescue Officer on-call
- Total number of responding volunteers
- List of responding volunteers
- Was mutual aid required
- Time Team #1 deployed to emergency
- Number of injured personnel
- Number of personnel in refuge stations
- Number of mine rescue volunteers in refuge stations
- Number of active mine rescue volunteers at time of incident
- List of teams activated, team members including Briefing Officer
- List of oxygen times of activated teams
- Chronological/time-stamped narrative of events
- List of recommendations
What is the mine operator’s responsibility following the conclusion of an emergency operation?
Conduct a debrief meeting with the responding Mine Rescue Officer
What type of support must be available for personnel involved in the emergency after a mine rescue operation?
Critical incident stress management support
Fill in the blank: The support process for critical incident stress management should have a pre-established _______ with the mine operator.
[relationship]
How soon should support services be offered following a mine rescue incident?
As soon as is reasonably possible and not to exceed a delay of one week
