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VIDEOS

Conveyor Operation and Safety - Underground Metal Mines-- 17min.
Provides an overview of the convey system components and how they work; identifies potential hazards associated with conveyors and how to keep the conveyor operating safely and efficiently Actual conveyor Video footage and animation illustrate how to work safely around conveyors. Emphasizes safe production and reviews current conveyor systems.
Hazards Due to Stockpile Instability – 18 min.
Adapted from MSHA slide presentation on this important topic. Reviews how to evaluate the stability of stockpiles, tips for working safely on and near stockpiles and examples of safe procedures when working around stockpiles.

Electrical Hazards Compiled Video – 73 min.
Compiled from MSHA Electrical Safety and Electrical Hazards videotapes. Provides a solid overview of safety & health concerns when working near electrical energy. Includes descriptions of common electrical hazards and best practices for working safely around electricity.
Interactive CD-DVDs

NEW!!!Brookwood-Sago I – Mine Rescue Series DVD (1 DVD)

Mine Emergency - A Reality Check (Underground Coal) & Instructor’s Guide
A ‘Must See’ for all underground coal miners! Utilizes interviews with the survivors of the Willow Creek Mine Explosion in 2000 to bring a heartfelt message to miners. It provides information on the importance of prevention of mine fires, recognizing and eliminating mine hazards, recognizing mine emergencies, and evacuation of the mine as quickly as possible. Remember: It isn’t all about you, but it is certainly up to you!

Spontaneous Combustion in Underground Coal Mines & Training Guidebook
For all underground coal miners - Brings together the latest knowledge and experience regarding the causes, indicators, recognition and prevention of spontaneous combustion in underground coal mines.

Coal Mine Gases in Underground Coal Mines & Training Guidebook
For all underground coal miners - Provides a clear, concise review of the typical mine gases found in underground coal mines and covers their properties, characteristics and health affects, includes health and safety terminology in measuring and monitoring mine gases and a quick review of mine gas and mine fire equations.

Mine Rescue Communications in a Mine Emergency & Training Guidebook
For all underground coal miners - Presents information on the organization of a mine rescue response command center that has been very successfully used in several underground coal mine disasters. Includes: communication center participants, advisory group, command center functions, systematic recordkeeping and communication, and sample forms.

Western Coal Mine Ventilation Systems & Training Guidebook
For all underground coal miners - Covers the basic principals of ventilation in western underground coal mines, including bleeder systems, unique mining conditions and steps taken to prevent or control spontaneous combustion.

NEW!!!Colorado Coal Mine Electrical Exam Interactive Resource
A wealth of information to assist the Colorado Electrical Certification candidate in preparing for the electrical certification examination – Not meant to replace formal electrical training for electricians! Covers important information from 30 CFR Parts 18, 75, 77, and the National Electric Code; provides reference materials for AC/DC Theory, reference materials and practice options for the Equipment section and sample test questions for each section of the examination
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Underground Mine Foreman Certification Study Guide (Coal)
*Winner of the 2005 Grand Prize at the MSHA National Training Materials Competition
Based upon MSHA 30CFR requirements for mine foreman at underground coal mines. Interactive tool that provides important information in 8 modules on the topics of Federal Law, Practical, Math Skills, Mine Gases, Ventilation Maps and scenarios to study for the Colorado certification exam. Ideal for individuals, groups or organizations, self-paced, printable study aids, exercises, applicable federal law in appendix.

Belt Conveyor Safety Course
Provides an introduction to safety and health around belt conveyors used at surface metal/non-metal mines. Includes an instructors guide, the applicable MSHA standards, general belt conveyor nomenclature, example conveyor fatality reviews and best practices for working safety around conveyors.
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