The Emergency Communication Triangle

What Communication Devices are Underground Here.

• Mine phones• Land line telephones• Leaky feeder radios• Block light systems• Word of mouth.• Cap lamps• Stench

Mine Phone Emergency Use Procedures Give Following Info.

• Call supervisor or hoistman.

• Give your name.• Location of the

emergency.• Description of the

emergency.• Number of people

involved.

Mine Phone Emergency Use Procedures Cont.

• Request Emts if necessary.

• Request emergency evacuation procedures

• Request activation of emergency block light system.

• Stay by phone until released.

Why Is Effective Emergency Communication Important?

Information Needed During an Emergency.

• What is happening?• Is anyone in danger?• How big is the

problem?• Who reported a

problem?• Where is the

problem?• Has a response

started?• What resources are

on-scene?

• Who is responding so far?

• Is everyone’s location known?

Identify Yourself.

WHO

Where am I?

3. Identify the Problem

Give Details! Endangered Miners!

• 1. Is anyone hurt?• 2. Has every one been

accounted for?• 3. When and were was

a missing person last seen?

Give Details! Event:

• 1. Will this problem require a first aid kit, EMT, or an ambulance.

• 2. Should we call for mine rescue teams or just a couple of fire extinguishers.

• 3. Report exactly what you are facing.

Give Details! Response:

• 1. What’s been done so far?

• 2. How many people are on scene?

• 3.What equipment is on scene?

• 4. Be specific about what equipment is need.

Critical Thinking Is A Crucial Key To Success.

You’re the Main Reason To Work Safe. Safety More Precious Than

Gold!!!