NIOSH Safety and Health Topic:
Education and Training in Mining
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NIOSH Safety and Health Topic:Education and Training in Mining |
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This topic area covers methods and materials for training miners, as well as preventing injuries and illnesses by improving the organization of work. Most NIOSH-developed mine training materials can be ordered through the MSHA National Mine Health and Safety Academy (Phone: 304-256-3257, Fax: 304-256-3368, E-mail: MSHAdistributioncenter@dol.gov). Many are downloadable through links on this topic page.
Training PackagesListing of all Mine Training Packages The types of training packages include Videos, Printed Materials and Software. Printer Friendly Version Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS) The Mine Emergency Response Interactive Training Simulation (MERITS) provides trainees an opportunity to gain command center experience during a simulated underground coal mine emergency. This computer-based training allows trainees to practice information gathering, situation assessment, decision-making, and coordination skills without risk to personnel or property. Training TheoryStrategies for Improving Miners' Training  PDF 2.48 MB (57 pages)Many of today's miners are nearing retirement. New miners may be young people who lack the skills to recognize and respond to mining hazards in an appropriate manner. They may also have had different educational experiences than their older counterparts. This report helps to prepare mine trainers for the changes about to occur in the workforce and acquaints them with strategies they can use to enhance the effectiveness of their training. The Concept of Degraded Images Applied to Hazard Recognition Training in Mining for Reduction of Lost-Time Injuries External Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/ This paper discusses the application of a training intervention that uses degraded images for improving the hazard recognition skills of miners. Principles of Adult Learning It is important to understand and integrate principles of adult learning in training the nation's miners. Attention must be given to the miner population and how individuals learn and respond to information. Training Evaluation Tips Evaluation of training within work settings can assist you in learning more about your organization. It is important to understand the purpose of your evaluation before planning it and choosing methods to do it. NIOSHTIC-2 SearchNIOSHTIC-2 search results on Education and Training  is a searchable bibliographic database of occupational safety and health publications, documents, grant reports, and journal articles supported in whole or in part by NIOSH.
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