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1. Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between Surface Problem 45 minutes Practical Skills 25 minutes
2. Add total merits for Exam Bench and Gas in each category to get total merits There will be a winner for each category The first and second place team will each receive a trophy In each category the team with the highest merits will receive the highest aggregate score 51 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION PRACTICAL SKILLS COMPETITION SURFACE TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE UNDERGROUND TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE There will be a practical skills winner for each category The first and second place team will each receive a trophy In each category the team with the highest merits will receive the highest aggregate score 52 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION SURFACE PROBLEM TEAM PROBLEM MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE Team with the highest merits finishes first 53 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION UNDERGROUND MINE PROBLEM 1 TEAM COORDINATOR SAFETY CARE DISCIPLINE TOTAL PLACING AGGREGATE MERITS POINTS UNDERGROUND MINE PROBLEM 2 TEAM COORDINATOR SAFETY CARE DISCIPLINE TOTAL PLACING AGGREGATE MERITS POINTS Tea
3. member Vice Captain to check Captain MERIT 524 Total Bench Preliminary 1 Remove equipment from case place on bench Face piece lens up Close cover of Bio Pak case 1 2 Check turnaround maintenance tag Report to 2 Captain Face piece Test 3 Inspect face piece Check and extend straps 2 Anti fog if necessary Apparatus check 4 Check harness Turn Bio Pak over Remove 1 cover place on closed Bio Pak case 5 Bio Pak visual inspection Note pressure on 2 Oxygen bottle Report pressure to Captain 6 Replace cover Install two frozen coolant 1 canisters 7 Remove central cap and prepare apparatus for 1 donning 8 Clear the bench of items not required Place in 1 Bio Pak case Get Under Oxygen 1 9 Don BioPak Revolution adjust and tighten straps 10 Attach face piece Don face piece 1 11 Turn on oxygen bottle Ensure alarm functions Watch gauge until constant green flashing light 2 Verify operation of emergency by pass 12 Check inhalation and exhalation valves by 2 squeezing off each breathing hose individually 13 Report and hand in turnaround maintenance tag 3 to Captain Captain to note chest gauge pressure 14 Captain to verbally confirm face piece seal adequate Complete visual inspection of team 2 Total field test merits Judge 70 January 2015 CO ORDINATOR AND FRESH AIR BASE Team Time Pos
4. CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATIONS Mine DATE MINE 157 AID 1 Alp DATE OF NO NAME AGE RESCUE CERTIFICATE LAST CERTIFICATE NUMBER DATE MEDICAL NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 hereby certify to the best of knowledge the above information is accurate Team coach or manager 62 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION STRETCHER CHECKLIST Must be presented to bench judge Minimum Requirements Stretcher 4 Blankets 8 Triangular Bandages 1 First Aid Kit No 3 Splints Liner optional 12 Wedges Bag of Tools optional Scaling Bar Tape measure Measuring Stick optional Knife Axe optional Channel Locks Saw Lock with key and Multi clip Auxiliary breathing Units minimum 2 Oxygen Cylinder optional Oxygen therapy kit Adequate route indicators Shovel Seals minimum 6 1 Line brattice Gas testing portals minimum 2 Extinguisher minimum 5 Ib 63 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION ELECTRONIC GAS DETECTOR FIELD TEST TEAM DATE MERIT 1 POINT PER ITEM MAXIMUM MERIT IS 5 POINTS Possible MERITS Merits 1 Examine apparatus for damage deterioration etc 2 Turn detector listen for alarms 1 3 Observe successful startup and all sensors functioning 1 4 Clear peaks 5 Verify last cal
5. 5 109 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN v 5 MINING ASSOCIATION COMPETITION TROPHY SPONSORS EVENT COMPANY NAME ADDRESS CITY Email P C 2 Venables Garnet Dunham 502 50 St E Saskatoon oi kes S7K 6L9 2 Century Vallen Terry Wruck 2631 Faithful Ave Saskatoon S7K 5W2 e EECOL Electric Lance Park 2906 Miller Ave Saskatoon En S7K 5X7 2 Hilti Canada Guy Mercier 925 King Edward Winnipeg ee R3H OP8 m St John Ambulance Belinda Mitchell 2625 3 Ave Regina 2 57 2B7 4 o Janann Striach 125 3 Ave S Saskatoon S7K 1L6 2 Winner 2 Brian Downie 285 Venture Cres Saskatoon ANE S7K 6N8 E Norcan Fluid Power Jim Campbell Saskatoon S7K 7L1 Uc T Levitt Safety Richard Box DNE pe Regina idv AME SAN 5X3 p Bue UD National Mine Supply Jack Brower is Panwa Saskatoon S7L 6A3 PAL CM Century Vallen Graham Linton 563 McDonald St Regina HEEN SAN 4X1 1215 Goodman Industrial Chris Miller Box 970 Esterhazy 2 SOA 0 0 D n Liz BE H Ines n era 2 Prairie Machine Slade Morrow 3335 Miller Ave Saskatoon S7V 5S6 2 Wesco Distributions Cec Failler 2911 Faithful Ave Saskatoon S7K 8E8 Se Motion Canada Brian Garnet ie Saskatoon 1 0 57 709 1 5 Canada Parker 6 Verbeke Place Saskatoon 2 S7K 6 5 02 E SEN Martin Arndt 210 103 6 Saskatoon US S7N 1Y8 22
6. Team Casualty SCENE SURVEY Available Merits Comment BSI all rescuers gloves mask 10 Hazards POPPS 5 Number of Casualties 10 Mechanism of Injury 10 Identify Obtain consent 10 Level of Consciousness eye verbal motor 30 PRIMARY ASSESSMENT Blanket for shock management 15 Airway ask or open 50 Breathing Rate Rhythm Depth 50 Circulation Pulse rhythm amp strength 15 Skin condition 15 Rapid Body Survey Medical Alert meds 2 Head neck 5 shoulders and arms 2 Chest 5 Abdomen 5 5 Legs 5 Verbalized injuries 15 Treatment decision 50 Decide Load amp Go or 50 Update Captain on casualty status 20 Send for extra resources Ambulance fire etc 40 SECONDARY SURVEY History Symptoms 3 Allergies 3 Medication 3 Past pertinent Medical History 3 Last Meal 3 Events leading up to 3 Vitals Respirations 16 Pulse 16 Skin Condition 16 Level of Consciousness 16 Head to Toe Head and neck 10 Shoulders Arms 10 Chest Back 10 Abdomen Waist small of back 10 Hips Pelvis legs 20 TREATMENT Leg Stabilized and casualty secured to Scoop 75 circulation check before and after splinting 20 Shock s management 20 Protect Personal belongings 5 Monitor vitals 20 ONGOING CARE 200 57 January 2015 First Aid Oxygen Judge TEAM one S Remove Seal 10 Purge Tank
7. Team members selected for firefighting will position themselves approximately 25 feet in front of their respective prop Extinguish all fires as directed by the captain e Judges reserve the right to change this sequence at any time Merits will be lost for but not limited to the following infractions Standing over extinguisher when pressurizing Turning extinguisher upside down and banging it on the ground Failing to check extinguisher before entering the fire area Poor team work Splashing Standing over the prop area Not approaching fire from the right direction Running Turning your back to the prop without the proper retreat Failing to extinguish fire completely Improper handling of nozzle Failing to protect partner Poor communication Unsafe procedure Attempting to fight a two rescuer fire with only one rescuer using dry chemical Merits Distribution see score sheets Preparation and approach 40 merits Method of application 50 merits Extinguishment amp Retreat 40 merits Subtotal 130 merits per prop Recharge extinguishers 14 merits recharge Inspections 6 merits inspection Recharge will be performed in the order set out on the attached score sheets Failure to follow order will result in loss of merits Missing a step will result in losing 1 merit If a step is missed that could impact the safety of the team member the member will be stopped and no further 34 2015 merits will issued f
8. 71 January 2015 SAFETY WORKERS IN THE MINE Team Time LOCATING WORKERS Possible Merits Comments Captain to check workers found in the mine Examination of a worker Complete ABCs minimum Reassure worker Supply resuscitation where required FIRST AID TREATMENT Render treatment when required Treat for shock Secure patient in stretcher Captain to ensure patient s physical and emotional condition and apparatus at reasonable intervals Inform Coordinator of condition and treatment of patient Phone call to coordinator SAFETY OF WORKERS Ensuring worker safety from a Bad atmosphere Bad ground conditions O Taking into unknown areas Removing from place of safety and exposing them to a hazard Perform work that would improve the safety of the worker Locate missing workers Bring out workers Other Killing men 72 January 2015 100 man Total Possible Total Awarded SAFETY THE TEAM Team Time Possible Merits Comments ROUTE OF TRAVEL Travel fresh air where practicable EE Percentage of installed vs missed Initial date and time at doors stoppings Captain to check roof and sides where appropriate Percentage of each set checked Captain to knock on seals doors stoppings and caves CHECK AND REST TEAM a Onentering
9. CH 1964 Saskatoon S7K 356 Surfaces Runner Up Commercial Solutions Rick Gumey 365 36 St W Prince Albert BZ S7K 413 BC de UP Mid North Safety Martin Amdt 210 108 St E Saskatoon ZS S7N 1Y8 EE Up Kramer Tractor Todd Gaspers CC Regina S7P 3A8 Acklands Grainger Rob Oleynick 518 54 St East Saskatoon i S7K 7L1 2 Terratech Denny Ogle 2 ES Saskatoon SE S7K 317 110 2015 Names for 5 SASKATCHEWAN MINING Emergency Response ASSOCIATION Banquet 5 Event Coordinators Team Trainers Please fill out the attached list indicating names and numbers of individuals who will be attending this year s banquet Spaces are allotted for coordinators judges casualties and helpers If more are needed please write in the role next to the names Personnel from mine sites should have their expenses paid by their mine By listing all individuals names can be cross referenced to ensure that they do not appear on two lists some judges are also presenters Please email your form back to saskmining sasktel net by May 20 so that catering numbers can be verified Team Number Paid by Paid by Attending 5 Position Name Banquet yes no yes no Captain 7 Coach Guide Liaison Helper Casualty Judge Event Coordinator ERT Retiree Total All personnel that a
10. lt SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION Fire Fighting Competition Fire Fighting Competition All Judges and helpers are to be briefed on required actions prior to the competition A six man team is required to extinguish a selection of fires and demonstrate recharging and inspections procedures of portable fire extinguishers Team members must wear a minimum of the following personal protective equipment e Hard hat Safety boots over the ankle minimum Long sleeved fire retardant clothing Natural fibre at a minimum FR preferred Gloves Eye protection The SMA will supply the following equipment e Twenty pound 20 16 cartridge operated extinguishers e Sodium Bicarbonate BC dry chemical e Appropriate Cartridges CO2 or Nitrogen Each team is responsible to supply the following e Tools amp equipment used in the recharge scales funnels tags seals brushes etc Each team must ensure that the above requirements are in place on the fire competition site immediately prior to their team competing Should equipment not be available immediately after briefing is completed five 5 demerits will be assessed Teams taking longer than five minutes to have their equipment available will be disqualified The event coordinator judges or helpers will not be responsible for any materials left on site before during or after the fire competition Should firefighting equipment other than the above listed be required it wil
11. 76 January 2015 5 SASKATCHEWAN Y MINING ASSOCIATION Judging Sheet Team Preparation and Approach Loss of merits per offence e Wearing improper PPE point oor handling of nozzel grip point esting into the ground point Having the nozel pointed towards people while charging 2 points Leaning over fire extinguisher when charging 2 points Failure to pressurize extinguisher before entering fire points Failure to test extinguisher before entering fire points pproach from improper direction point Equipment not available for every 5 minutes e unning oor team work Reaching mproper sweeping mproper technique ischarging chemical 8 10 Improper position to provide protection to partner covering Any unsafe practices tanding too close to the fire prop mroper handling of extinguisher ommunication Shutting off extinguisher before fire is out Standing guard with an extinguisher that is empty oaching plashing irefighters directly across from each other Failure to shut off gas or electrical point points points 2 points 2 points points points points 7 points 20 points w 5 5 ot One rescuer fighting two person fire with dry chemical 20 points Retreat Loss of merits per offence rm x et 5 99 Lo 5 gt bd zh N point
12. Keep the lighting torch a minimum of 10 away while refueling If refueling a metal prop for class fires great care must be exercised as the metal can be hot enough to ignite the fuel If you are using class material for training amp you are going to use class B material as an accelerant extreme caution should be used The Class A material should be overhauled after each evolution and replaced with new Class A material Have back up fire protection and first aid kit on site In all cases props should be cooled as much as possible in order to prevent re flashes Fuel props carefully to avoid spills If spills occur take care to stay out of the spill area At a minimum the fueler should be wearing FR coveralls or clothing hard hat safety glasses and leather gloves The fueler should be wearing clothing under the coveralls as an extra thermal barrier If the fueler has excessive fuel spilled on their coveralls the fueler should be replaced with another person or change their coveralls to clean coveralls Lighting The Props When lighting the props great care must always be exercised This is even more important when lighting a prop that has already been used The lighter will not ignite the prop until they are given the order by the person in charge of the evolution The order to ignite will not be given until the fueler is clear of the area The lighter should be wearing FR coveralls or clothing Coveralls are r
13. Queensbury Downs have traditionally been the choice for banquet facilities Dates and facilities booked to date May 31 2014 Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition D amp E TCU Place Grand Salon upstairs May 30 2015 Regina Evraz Place Queensbury ABC June 4 2016 Saskatoon Saskatoon Prairieland Park amp TCU Place Grand Salon June 3 2017 Saskatoon Saskatoon Prairieland Park amp TCU Place Grand Salon 89 January 2015 The Banquet Tracking Numbers for Banquet One month prior to the competition a final count of banquet tickets is required Each team is responsible to submit the number of people that will attend the banquet Each individual SMA event coordinator is responsible to account for the number of volunteers that will be attending the banquet Banquet Room Requirements The facility must be capable of hosting 550 650 people Banquet Room Layout The lay out will depend on the banquet room size and shape The following outline the requirements for the banquet and award presentations 1 Four round tables of eight are reserved adjacent to the podium These are reserved for the following people Master of Ceremonies and Escort SMA President and Escort SMA Vice President and Escort Government Minister and Escort Safety Committee Chairperson and Escort Surface Event Coordinator and Escort Underground Event Coordinator and Escort First Aid Event Coordinator and Escort Fire Event C
14. 8 20 am 12 00 10 45 11 15 Allan am pm am am Cameco 7 40 am 7 50 8 10 am 9 05 am 12 25 pm 10 15am 10 30 11 30 12 00 McArthur River am am am m PotashCorp 7 40 am 7 50 9 05 am 8 10 am 1 45 pm 9 15 am 10 00 12 15 12 45 Rocanville am am pm pm Mosaic 9 30 am 9 40 10 00 am 10 55 am 8 30 am 12 00 pm 2 00 1 00 1 30 Esterhazy K2 am pm pm pm Mosaic 9 30 am 9 40 10 55 am 10 00 am 7 45 am 8 15 am 1 00 1 45 2 15 Esterhazy K1 am pm pm pm PotashCorp 11 20 am 11 30 11 50 am 12 45 pm 7 00 am 7 35 am 1 30 2 30 3 00 Cory am pm pm pm PotashCorp 11 20 am 11 30 12 45 pm 11 50 am 2 25 pm 12 55 pm 9 30 3 15 3 45 Lanigan am am pm pm Mosaic 1 10 pm 1 20 1 40 pm 2 35 pm 10 10 am 10 35am 8 30 9 15 9 45 Colonsay pm am am am PotashCorp 7 00 am 10 15 am 8 00 am 11 30 Patience Lake am Sherritt Coal 8 15 am 12 15 pm 9 15 am 11 00 Poplar River am Cameco 9 30 am 11 15 am 10 45 am 12 30 Key Lake pm Sherritt Coal 10 45 am 9 15 am 9 45 am 6 30 Boundary Dam am Mosaic 12 00 pm 8 15 am 8 45 am 6 00 Belle Plaine am 9 Underground teams 2 mock mines 5 Surface teams Start time 5 45 AM Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between Surface Problem 45 minutes Practical Skills 25 minutes SURF FIRST SURF FINISH AID FIRE TIME Kaes 12 00 Colonsay 12 15 pm Agrium 12 20 pm PotashCorp Allan 2 10 pm Mosaic Esterhazy K2 2 30 PotashCorp Rocanville 2 45 pm Cameco M
15. As this is the first aid portion of the day s competition the team will not be required to perform any tasks that are not first aid related such as fighting fires gas testing rope rescue etc All team members must have canvas or leather safety gloves and may use them for any suitable purpose Although patient gloves will be provided it is allowable for team members to bring their own gloves and pocket mask The gloves provided may be used for replacement of torn gloves but the pocket mask is to be used on one patient only Team Procedure The Team Captain is usually the spokesman for the team Any member may question the judge regarding some particular point as the competition proceeds Team members must report all important matters regarding patients to the Captain This information is critical to the Captain as decisions on transportation and other matters maybe affected by this information 20 January 2015 Referring to Lesson 1 on Emergency Scene Management found in the Intermediate level First Aid Attendant Student Manual for Saskatchewan Mines as an emergency response team at the scene of an incident you must e Identify yourselves as an Emergency Response Team and warn the patients not to move Take control of the scene and do a scene survey e Assess hazards and make the area safe this includes biohazards If not already done so put on personal protective equipment e Find out the history of the scene How many patients there
16. Automated External Defibrillator 24 January 2015 6 blankets 1 set of B splints 1 Ambu suction device 1 mouth to mask barrier device 1 first aid kit with standardized supplies 2 equipment D tank tubing nasal simple PNRB pocket mask BVM and Oropharyngeal airways Game Day While you are in lock up you may examine a replica of the competition stretcher first aid kit and contents and an airway management kit including an O2 cylinder Take the opportunity to become familiar with the equipment that is provided Note the O2 tank at the competition site will be full be aware of a potential hazard to the rescuers patients judges and spectators Safe handling procedures must be followed at all times judges may stop any unsafe practices demerits will be assessed In the event of a tie the First Aid Coordinator and the scene judge will evaluate the judges marking sheet They will extract the critical criteria 1 Time off the scene for the Load and Go s 2 Order in which patients were removed from the scene 3 Team approach demerits based on scene judges marking sheet 4 Communication demerits based on scene judges marking sheet To evaluate your teams this year we are providing a scenario training evaluation sheet Scene Judge Oxygen Judge Safety Judge 911 Dispatch Judges marking sheets We have added the possible demerits based on patient assessment For competition purposes additional demerits will be a
17. Currently Jacob s Construction on contract with Mosaic Belle Plaine has been the contractor of choice Identification of Judges Guides SMA Committee The SMA sub committee must decide on the type of identification for the different groups who need to be identified judges SMA committee guides and event coordinators Past years have seen hats and t shirts as the most popular choices Most mines can offer suggestions on where to purchase these types of items as all have suppliers who they regularly deal with Cost should be kept in the 10 15 dollar range Teams can be given the option of buying additional items if the SMA sub committee is willing to track all the extras that would need to be ordered Gifts for Team Members The sub committee will choose a gift for each competing team member Historically this has been the SMA Emergency Response pin and glass mugs with the SMA competition logo Brochures Allied Printers has been making the competition brochures for the past several years Mines must have the names of team members and a team photo in by May 14 A copy must then be supplied to the printer at least two weeks prior to the competition for proofing and printing The number of brochures printed in the past has been 750 Team photos must be submitted in jpg format to the SMA Competition Committee with the team member names and company logo no later than two weeks prior to the date of the Competition Allied Printers 1775 P
18. above along with details of merits Merits will be determined by using the following formula Total Merit Points per Team Merits After the bench test is completed the team will be escorted to the briefing area where they will meet with their Coordinator Briefing Ten minutes prior to the Bench test the Coordinator will be taken to the briefing area The Briefing Judge will give the Coordinator three copies of each mine plan along with a description of the mine problem and relevant information The Coordinator will then have 30 minutes to prepare the team maps and decide upon a course of action for his team Practical Gas Test The coordinator and one team member will be selected from members 1 6 to demonstrate the procedures used to test and evaluate toxic and flammable gas concentrations The selection will be made in the gas testing area The Coordinator will roll the die to determine which team member will perform the practical testing The practical gas test will consist of e Selection of multi gas tester Draeger Gastec or Draeger CMS e Field Test of the selected equipment to ensure proper working function e Perform bump test and calibration of electronic gas detector e Make test using the selected gas testing equipment e Interpret gas concentrations Team members conducting the gas test will then write a written exam pertaining to gasses Merits will be determined by using the following formula Total Merits of Practical G
19. are and what the mechanism of injury is e Once the team Captain has assigned a team member to a patient the Captain is to radio the dispatcher with the location and description of the incident and make them aware that they are on the scene This must happen prior to starting triage Further communication with regards to number of patients resources required and any change in patient condition will be required to be reported to dispatch as a part of the communication portion of the first aid problem Rescuers once assigned to their patient must This is the critical area of patient care and where teams receive the most demerits e Identify themselves to the patient they are working on and offer to help e Assess responsiveness If the patient does not respond in any fashion the Captain must be notified immediately that the patient is a load and If the patient is responsive eye verbal and motor response must be assessed Squeeze fingers blink eyes state name e If the patient is unresponsive assess the airway by using the jaw thrust without head tilt if trained or the head tilt chin lift if not trained If the patient is responsive and can speak without interference then the airway is clear e Assess breathing if the patient is unresponsive assess breathing and a carotid pulse at the same time by looking listening and feeling for 5 10 seconds A responsive patient may simply be asked How is your breathing Assess th
20. b At regular intervals O Q After doing arduous work Before entering and leaving dangerous atmosphere Adequate check by Captain of each person and their apparatus TEAM SAFETY Endangering team by excessive rushing 40 Team members not linked together in smoke 40 PROCEDURES Distribute work among team Fence off hazardous areas Erecting proper fence s Change stretcher bearers at reasonable intervals Misuse or abuse of equipment 20 Captain and vice use proper signals Check and scale in poor ground areas Captain to check completed work DISCIPLINE Team members to follow Captains signals promptly Team discipline Indecision by Captain or team members 10 Unnecessary talking 10 Captain maintains care and control of team Other Total Total Possible Awarded 73 January 2015 CONTROL FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY Team Time Possible Merits Comments CONTROL OF EMERGENCY Extinguish small fire Captain to check if fire is out Seal or totally control large fire Seal or extinguish fire without unnecessary delay Erecting seal too near or far from fire ENDANGERING TEAM MEMBERS Endangering team members due to a Poor ground control procedures 50 per man b Poor fire control procedures 50 per man KILLING TEAM MEMBERS DUE TO a Poor ground control procedu
21. eight people Banquet and Refreshment Tickets Each competing team will receive 24 banquet tickets and 48 refreshment tickets Two complementary refreshment tickets will be given to guests If a team requires additional banquet ticket the cost is approx 55 00 each Additional team tickets will be invoiced to the appropriate mining company Bar Concessions Refreshment tickets will be on sale from 6 00 PM to 11 30 PM The cost of the alcohol and soft drink tickets will be negotiated with the facility The facility will supply two ticket sellers at SMA expense Four bar locations are required from 6 00 PM to10 30 PM and two bar locations until 12 00 AM The bar will be closed during the awards presentations The color of the complementary drink tickets will be prearranged with the facility The number of complementary tickets used will be counted at the end of the evening Master of Ceremonies The Master of Ceremonies will be a person selected by the SMA Safety Committee The Master of Ceremonies if possible should be from one of the SMA Mining companies The template for the master of ceremonies speech is kept at the SMA office Winner Announcements The SMA Safety Committee chairperson will assist in the award presentations The SMA President will announce and present an award to the Emergency Response Person of the Year The SMA President will announce and present the John T Ryan Award The Master of Ceremonies will announce the
22. ensure stopwatches for judges design score sheets enough to judge all teams sufficient number solution scenarios for judges clipboards pens markers for judges supervise or participate in judging with judges verify event winner 97 January 2015 First Aid supply judges with selected first aid agency ensure make up coordinators are selected design of 2 separate scenarios identify props needed to SMA number of judges spouses attending banquet pass info to SMA banquet coordinator supervise scenario set ups on Friday attend Friday judges meeting ensure sufficient casualties names needed from SMA supervise final touches to scenarios prepare briefing information for team prepare casualty responses coordinator judge duties walk through problem with judges and casualties prepare scenario description and possible solution for spectators ensure stopwatches for judges design of score sheets sufficient number of score sheets for each scenario clipboards pens markers for judges supervise or participate in judging with judges verify event winner Practical Skills from SMA list choose possible field judges design of possible layout design of problem for underground and surface identify props needed to SMA number of judges spouses attending banquet pass info to SMA banquet coordinator supervise scenario set up attend Friday judges meeting ensure sufficient casualties if needed supervise final touc
23. guided has completed their last event can the guide be dismissed Once all teams have left the competition grounds the SMA sub committee will meet with all guides Pass out copies of the guide duties from the form section of this manual Explain guide s responsibilities taking team from event to event security for team holding of personal team gear while team is competing ensuring team members do not talk to bystanders etc Once the meeting is done a tour of the facilities should be done with emphasis on the route of travel to be taken for the teams to ensure that they do not travel past an event they have not competed in Ensure that sufficient copies of the schedule are available Pass out to each guide so they are aware of the team s schedule The schedule also shows each guide which team they will be guiding the next day Allow one half hour for the above Judges Meeting The judges meeting should be held the day prior to the competition Explain the judge s responsibilities and what is to be expected on competition day Explain in detail the methods expected to be used in scoring It is recommended that the entire day can be devoted to learning the judging so that all judges are able to be consistent throughout the day Explain the role of the Marshal and that the schedule must be followed as closely as possible Explain review pertinent information from the SMA Competition Guidelines manual Final Run Through Once guides
24. is and explain any final instructions to him team coordinator will be taken to briefing area ensure that schedule is followed mark score sheets total all demerits and pass completed score sheets to statisticians Exams select questions from SMA bank to make up underground and surface exam as outlined in SMA Competition Guidelines manual ensure that sufficient number of photocopied exams are available for competition day make up answer key to mark exams on Friday at 2 00 all teams will write the exam in lock up arrange tables and chairs in a manner that will seat team members away from each other as much as possible Label all tables by numbers 1 7 to ensure that all teams are mixed throughout the table arrangements explain time limits for the exam and any other relevant information instruct teams when they can begin writing exam at end of time limit call time and ensure team members stop writing gather exams mark exams as per the answer template add scores and place on appropriate marking sheet 102 January 2015 Gas Testing attend the Friday Judge s meeting design of a practical gas test ensure with SMA subcommittee that sufficient gas testing devices and supplies are available for use during the competition design score sheet communication with committee to ensure appropriate possible merits are available While in lock up identify u g team coordinator or surface team captain explain relevant details roll of
25. meeting you will be in charge of ensuring all guides are aware of their respective duties as well as the teams they will be with You will ensure that all guides are assigned radios on the morning of the Competition These will be signed out from the Auditor s office Upon receiving their radio each guide will check in with you and ensure they are working You will be reviewing the guide s duties with the group and ensuring all guides have a copy of the schedule and are aware of the route that needs to be travelled to each event This is important as taking a team past an event that they have not yet completed may cause issues Remember there are two underground mines identical in looks and there are two separate First Aid problems Underground and Surface Make sure all guides are aware that the spare member of the team will need to be with the guide the entire time the team is competing and that if someone not on the team talks to the spare severe point penalties are issued to that team Upon completion of the First Aid scenario teams will go to the Fire Fighting event If this is the team s final event that guide s duties are now complete However if that team has not yet completed the Field Problem take them back to lock up and pick them up again at the prescribed time Once a team has been escorted to their final event their guide s duties may be complete They should check in with you to ensure they are no longer required Hav
26. on them any additional supplies such as triangular bandages scissor small first aid kits etc All supplies will be supplied to your team Any teams entering into the scene with any supplies such as first aid products lock out scissors etc will receive demerits Your team will be allowed 2 minutes to review the contents of your supplies They are the same supplies as we had available for you in lock up Again for this year s competition we will have an Oxygen Admin Judge and a safety judge If your safety judge points out an unsafe practice the team will be given the opportunity to correct the unsafe practice and will be allowed to continue Demerits will be assessed accordingly If a patient says No Duff this means that something is really wrong and we ask that the rescuer addresses the concern for this term is used to separate the real discomfort from the acting No Duff means it is real Your time will begin when you pass the curtained area and your staging area will be behind the orange duct taped area at the back of your scene Anyone brought to the staging area must be accompanied by the primary rescuer and the primary rescuer for each patient must remain in the staging area with their patient The other rescuers may return to the scene to further assist This means one rescuer per patient The only person that can terminate the scene is the scene judge as a result of time or the team Captain as the team met their objectives
27. pm pm 11 20 am 11 30 12 45 pm 11 50 am 2 25 pm 1 35 pm 9 30 3 15 3 45 4 10 pm am am pm pm 1 10 pm 1 20 1 40 pm 2 35 pm 10 10 am 10 35 am 8 30 9 15 9 45 3 30 pm pm am am am 1 10 pm 1 20 2 35 pm 1 40 pm 3 35 pm 9 30 am 7 30 4 10 4 30 4 50 3 00 3 10 3 30 pm 4 25 pm 1 05 pm 8 40 am 7 00 7 45 8 15 5 10 pm pm am am am 3 00 pm 3 10 4 25 pm 3 30 pm 10 45 am 8 00 8 30 9 00 5 10 pm pm am am am 7 00 am 10 15 am 8 00 am 11 30 8 50 9 30 12 00 pm am am am 8 15 am 12 15 pm 9 15 am 11 00 9 36 10 15 12 55 9 30 11 15 10 45 12 30 8 05 8 45 1 00 pm pm am am 10 45 am 7 00 am 11 45 am 8 00 11 50 12 30 1 00 pm am am pm 12 00 pm 8 15 am 9 00 am 6 30 1 45 1 55 2 15 12 Underground teams 2 mock mines 5 Surface teams Start time 5 50 Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between Surface Problem 45 minutes Practical Skills scheduled anytime throughout day 25 minute duration Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between 2013 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS COMPETITION SCHEDULE U G COORD FIELD FIELD PRACTICAL TOLOCK GAS U G Team BRIEFING BENCH PROBLEM 1 PROBLEM 2 SKILLS UP meer FIRST FIRE Agrium 5 45 am 5 55 6 15 am 7 10 am 11 30 am 8 20 am 9 00 10 00 10 30 am am am am PotashCorp 5 45 am 5 55 7 10 am 6 15 am 9 15 am
28. smooth amp level backup hose lines should be place to minimize tripping hazards Fire fighters should not run but move in a smooth controlled manner to the fire People that are judging and or observing the evolutions should be wearing the same minimum required protective clothing as the firefighters and cognizant of the goings on of the evolution These persons should be available to perform assistance or rescue should an incident occur at the props i e slipping tripping falling A fully charged fire extinguisher can weigh in excess of 40 pounds use proper body mechanics when handling the extinguisher When the evolutions are done burn off all class B props of remaining fuel amp ensure props are cool before leaving the area With class A props overhaul amp check for hot spots before leaving 37 January 2015 ASSOCIATION SASKATCHEWAN ye MINING 5M Practical Skills PRACTICAL SKILLS COMPETITION All Judges and helpers are to be briefed on required actions prior to the competition Format for this event will change on a year to year basis For this event a 6 member team will be required Some of the possible types of scenarios could include e Team approach to an underground surface emergency e Various types of rescue procedures e 1 20 3 teams completing demonstration of fire extinguishing methods specialized first aid skills gas testing techniques breathing apparatus checks demonstrat
29. the risk of injury should be greatly reduced Set up The first area of risk is during the set up of the props There is the risk of strains and tripping hazards At the time of set up consideration should also be given to fuel storage and proximity to flammable combustible materials Where possible use forklifts to move props these props can weigh in excess of 200 hundred pounds Where this is not possible use an adequate number of people utilizing proper body mechanics When handling water lines for filling props use proper body mechanics amp adequate manpower for the job Fill to the desired free board 4 6 To minimize tripping hazards surface should be smooth amp level backup hose lines when used should be placed to minimize tripping hazards All other materials that may be required should be placed so as not to pose a tripping hazard A minimum distance of between 30 to 75 from flammable combustible materials is acceptable however check for the amount of radiant heat at the safety perimeter Distance between training props should be at least 15 20 Fuel storage should be a minimum of 50 from the training area Fuelling When fuelling the props our three main concerns are fire hazards fuel spills and strains Limit the amount of fuel per prop for standard props this is generally less than 5 gallons per prop When handling the fuel use good body mechanics as the fuel can weigh in excess of 40 pounds
30. winners of each category Each Event Coordinator will present the trophies for their event Picture Taking A photo opportunity area will be set up away from the awards presentation area Photographs can be taken following the completion of the award presentations Trophy suppliers can have their photographs taken with the team in this area 91 January 2015 Time Table 3 00 PM Tables are set up ready for nameplates 5 45 PM Tables are completely set for the banquet 6 00 PM Auditorium doors are open 6 00 PM Bar tickets and bar is open 6 55 PM Master of Ceremony comments 7 00 PM Bless the Food 7 00 PM Banquet begins 8 00 PM Banquet cleanup 8 15 PM Award Presentations 9 30 PM Dance Awards Ceremony 8 15 PM Awards Introduction Master of Ceremony The Master of Ceremony will announce that no photographs are allowed during the presentations but there is a photograph area If acompany representative wants a photograph with the teams they must be at the photo area following the completion of the awards presentation The Master of Ceremony will announce each award the trophy supplier and the event coordinator s name The event coordinator will come forward and present the award 8 20 Welcome SMA President comments and presentations for the Recognition of retired ERT team members from sites Emergency Response Person of the Year award John T Ryan Award 8 30 PM Comments from a Govern
31. 0 11 15 10 45 12 30 8 05 8 45 1 00 pm pm am am 10 45 am 7 00 am 11 45 am 8 00 11 50 12 30 1 00 pm am am pm 12 00 pm 8 15 am 9 00 am 6 30 1 45 1 55 2 15 12 Underground teams 2 mock mines 5 Surface teams Start time 5 50 Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between Surface Problem 45 minutes Practical Skills scheduled anytime throughout day 25 minute duration Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between 2011 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS COMPETITION SCHEDULE COORD FIELD FIELD PRACTICAL TOLOCK GAS a UG FIRST SURF FINISH Team BRIEFING BENCH pROBLEM1 PROBLEM 2 SKILLS UP TEST pcd FIRE AID FIRE TIME GUIDES 5 45 am 5 55 6 15 am 7 10 am 11 30 am 8 20 am 9 00 10 00 10 30 12 00 pm am am am am 5 45 am 5 55 7 10 am 6 15 am 9 15 am 8 20 am 12 00 10 45 11 15 12 15 pm am pm am am 7 40 am 7 50 8 10 am 9 05 am 12 25 pm 10 15 am 10 30 11 30 12 00 12 20 pm am am am m 7 40 am 7 50 9 05 am 8 10 am 1 45 pm 9 15 am 10 00 12 15 12 45 2 10 pm am am pm pm 9 30 am 9 40 10 00 am 10 55 am 8 30 am 12 00 pm 2 00 1 00 1 30 2 30 pm am pm pm pm 9 30 am 9 40 10 55 am 10 00 am 7 45 am 8 15 am 1 00 1 45 2 15 2 45 pm am pm pm pm 11 20 am 11 30 11 50 am 12 45 pm 7 00 am 7 35 am 1 30 2 30 3 00 3 25 pm am pm
32. 10 Remove Full Label 10 Check Regulator for Seal 10 Apply Regulator and Record PSI 10 Select Appropriate Delivery Device 10 Select Appropriate Flow Rate 10 Apply Mask and Record Time 10 Remove O2 10 Shut off Tank and Record PSI 10 Bleed Down Tank 10 Remove Regulator 10 Calculate Time Left on Tank PSI 30 Residual x 16 Divide by flow rate TOTAL 150 58 January 2015 First Aid Scene Judge TEAM Start Time End Time Teamwork Good Fair None 60 Delegation Good Fair None 60 Communication Good Fair None 60 Ensure Scene Safety remove tripping hazards 100 Ensure all team members and bystanders appropriately gloved 80 10 points per person will be assessed Identify of casualties 20 Communication with Dispatch 100 Time additional supplies sent for Cas 1 35 2 35 Cas 1 912 Cas 2 912 Safety Judge 200 Oxygen Judge 150 Scene Judge 550 Total 2724 59 January 2015 First Aid Safety Judge Team Teams will be assessed 10 demerits for each safety infraction Multiple instances of the same infraction will result in multiple demerit assessments A maximum of 200 demerits may be assessed by this judge Description of Infraction Number of infractions Merits 200 of infractions X 10 Failure to remove all hazards Failure to change gloves between cas
33. 45 SASKATCHEWAN Ye MINING ASSOCIATION Competition Guidelines amp Organizing the Emergency Response Competition This manual has been organized into 2 separate sections Guidelines for the competition Organizing of the annual competition The electronic version of this manual is kept at the SMA office and should be updated each year as necessary by the sub committee that organizes the event 2 6 2015 5 Changes made for 2015 Competition ASSOCIATION Guidelines amp Organization Manual Comments amp Changes 1 Annual updates to first aid section 2 All event coordinators to provide final list of judges to committee by April meeting 3 Surface teams to be of seven members 4 Changes to mine problem score sheets 5 Removed references to IFSTA 4 Edition 6 Updated gas testing to allow 30 minutes 7 Changed tie breaking order in proficiency event 8 Changes to fire event amp score sheets 9 Edits to Bench test score sheets for clarity 10 Removed score sheet for Biopak 240S 11 Updates to event coordinators list 12 Added to event coordinators duties Conduct a hazard analysis for your event to determine the level of PPE your casualties and judges will need TSA form added to forms section 13 Added to equipment drop off There is to be two long tables available at the drop off location to allow teams to
34. 5 pm 7 00 am 7 35 am 8 30 2 30 3 00 pm 3 25 Agrium am pm pm Cameco Cigar Lake 11 20 am 11 30 am 12 45 pm 11 50 am 2 25 pm 12 55 pm 1 30 3 15 3 45 pm 4 10 PotashCorp Allan pm pm pm Mosaic Esterhazy K1 1 10 pm 1 20 pm 1 40 pm 2 35 pm 10 10 am 10 35 am 8 00 9 15 9 45 3 30 Cameco Cigar Lake am am am pm PotashCorp Allan 1 10 pm 1 20 pm 2 35 pm 1 40 pm 3 35 pm 9 30 am Mosaic Esterhazy K1 PotashCorp Lanigan 3 00 pm 3 10 pm 3 30 pm 4 25 pm 10 45 am Cameco Rabbit Lake am pm Surface Teams Surface Practical To Lock Gas Surface Finish Guides Problem Skills Up Test First Aid Fire Time Sherritt Coal Boundary 7 00 am 10 15 am 8 00 am 11 30 8 50 am 9 30 am 12 00 PotachCorp Patience Dam Bienfait am pm Lake Mosaic Belle Plaine 8 15 am 12 15 pm 9 15 am 11 00 9 35 am 10 15 am 12 55 Sherritt Coal am pm Boundary Dam Bienfait Cameco Key Lake 9 30 am 11 15 am 10 45 am 12 30p 8 05 am 8 45 am 1 00 Mosaic Belle Plaine m pm Areva McCLean lake 10 45 am 9 15 am 9 45 am 6 30 11 50 am 12 30 pm 1 00 Cameco Key Lake am pm Sherritt Coal Poplar 12 00 pm 8 15 am 8 45 am 6 00 10 20 am 11 00 am 12 45 Areva McCLean lake River am pm PotachCorp Patience 1 15 pm 6 15 am 8 35 am 9 30 7 20 am 8 05 am 2 00 Sherritt Coal Poplar Lake am pm River 11 Underground teams 2 mock mines 6 Surface teams Start time 5 45 AM Underground Problem 2 40 minute problems 15 minutes between Surface Problem 45 minutes Pr
35. A judge will stop the team when there is enough tension to begin lifting the sets If the back is uneven above the cap voids to be filled with additional wedges to ensure the assembly is secure To install a drift set three timbers are needed Two posts cut to leave enough room for a cap to be placed on top Wedges are required between the post and cap to secure the post A judge will stop the team when there is enough tension to begin lifting the sets If the back is uneven above the cap voids to be filled with additional wedges to ensure the assembly is secure To install a crib set team will have to ensure that at no time is any team member under the loose ground All work to be performed from a safe distance and the crib assembly installed until the last set is close to the back Wedges to be installed between the cap and the timbers below it 43 January 2015 During the 5 debrief the remaining team members will be permitted to restock their stretcher before beginning the 2 field problem Teams will need to supply those items that they think they will need to replenish m If tools and equipment are abandoned in the first problem they will be re issued to the team n During a mission there may be a time that a Captain may need to split the team Providing the Captain can maintain care and control of the entire team this will be permissible To ensure the care and control there will need to be limitations The t
36. AR RIVER POTASHCORP ALLAN POTASHCORP CORY POTASHCORP LANIGAN POTASHCORP PATIENCE LAKE POTASHCORP ROCANVILLE TROPHY PRESENTERS TOTAL 116 January 2015 Competition SASKATCHEWAN Committee SSOCIATION Meeting Agenda Date Time Location 117 January 2015 45 SASKATCHEWAN lt 5 Y MINING ASSOCIATION Work Activity Date Area Reviewed By Written By Reviewed Revised Date Step Describe Job Steps Hazards Potential Incidents for each Step Control Methods used to Mitigate Risks 118 January 2015 Crew Member Signature 119 January 2015 D SASKATCHEWAN 5 MINING S AS ASSOCIATION Event Coordinator Props Equipment Needed Event List examples casualties props tools heavy equipment special 120 2015 4 ka SASKATCHEWAN TT MINING ASSOCIATION 5 Guide Coordinator Duties Firstly many thanks for volunteering your time to be the guide coordinator for this year s event Please be at the competition grounds Friday before the competition by at 2 00 at the latest This is when the guides judges meeting will be occurring At this
37. Belinda Mitchell Winner E G H T Fire Fighting Runner Up Industries Fire Fighting Winner Regina Underground Fire Fighting National Mine Service Underground Fire Fighting R O F Y Surface Surface Proficiency Wesco Winner Distributors Underground Proficiency Runner Up Prairie Machine Underground Proficiency 124 2015 ASSOCIATION SM Miis Event Winners amp Trophy Presentations PRACT CAL L L S Surface Hilti Canad m Practical Skills Runner re get Surface Underground Practical Century t4 H Calli Skills Runner up Saskatoon arvey Callin Underground Practical P ROBLEM Surface Commercial Field Problem Runner up Solutions Surface Bearing and Field Problem Winner Transmission Underground Mine Mid North Problem Runner Up Safety Regina Underground Mine MSA Canada Problem Winner O V ER LL W NNER Cam Parker Surface Overall Runner Up Surface Overall Winner Kramer Tractor Terratech Mid North Safety Saskatoon Underground Overall Acklands Winner Grainger Underground Overall Runner Up 125 January 2015 1 Master of Ceremonies speaking notes contact SMA Office for electronic document Appendix 2 Historical event schedules 126 January 2015 2011 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILL
38. Lake and PCS Allan due to both sets being most similar in size building construction etc PCS Allan has used Allan Transport to get the props to the competition grounds PCS Patience Lake has delivered the props using a company vehicle or has used Thompson Transport All charges incurred are to be charged to the SMA Arrangements should be made for on site competition grounds clean up of remaining fuel and contaminated water Past years have seen Envirotec and McGill s contracted to do this clean up Draw for Position At the AGM in February team names are placed in a hat and randomly drawn to fill positions as laid out on the competition schedule 95 January 2015 Event Coordinator Duties As an event Coordinator you will have a few general duties plus the specific ones listed below by event Provide a large scale print of your event and post in the spectator area the day of the competition Conduct a hazard analysis for your event to determine the level of PPE your casualties and judges will need Ensure all signage is in place for your event and at the end of the day return all signage to the statisticians Provide the competition chairperson information such as prop or equipment requirements at least 30 days prior to the competition Supply all required score sheets for the event ensure the event is scored in a merit system Attend the judges helper casualty meeting on the Friday prior to the competition at 2 00 This is w
39. Mine Rescue for Saskatchewan Mines training manual St John Ambulance First Aid Manual and the Ansul Saskatchewan Mining Association Fire Training Manual For Surface teams the addition of IFSTA manual 4th or 5th addition will be used in place of the Mine Rescue Manual and will include IFSTA 5th Edition chapters 1 2 3 6 7 8 11 Chapter 1 Firefighter Orientation Chapter 2 Firefighter Health and Safety Chapter 3 Fire Behavior Chapter 6 Portable Extinguishers Chapter 7 Ropes and Knots Chapter 8 Rescue and Extrication Chapter 11 Ventilation All team members at a pre determined place and time will write the exam Merits will be determined by using the following formula Total Merits Merits assigned Two judges will be responsible for this event Only team members and judges are allowed in the examination area Bench Test Team members 1 6 will have 20 minutes to examine auxiliary breathing apparatus gas testing equipment and prepare respiratory breathing apparatus to be used in the mine problem Stretcher contents do not have to be checked but the contents list must be handed in prior to starting the bench test 14 January 2015 Teams will be judged the following e Proper team qualifications Stretcher and its contents Auxiliary back up breathing apparatus Supplies and equipment Draeger BG4 or BioPak 240R Field Test Examination of gas testing equipment See judge sheets for each of the
40. Proportionate merits awarded per worker removed from mine Killing men Full loss of merits for workers killed 105 January 2015 Safety of the Team ROUTE OF TRAVEL Travel fresh air where practicable Where reasonable travel in fresh air There will be times that dictate the need to enter smoke Properly indicate route of travel Some form of route indicator is to be used site procedures may be different Banner guard rope etc Must be a physical barrier Initial and date at doors stoppings Captain to indicate the team has been here by signing and dating each door or stub end Captain to check roof and sides where Captain to check back and sides for bad ground conditions Methods can be appropriate various including visual but at no time can a team travel under loose Captain to knock on seals doors stoppings Award merits when a team captain attempts to communicate with workers that and caves may be behind a seal door stopping or cave in Check and rest team a On entering Team check prior to entering the mine this should be each time the team enters b At regular intervals During long travels that the team has not stopped for other work After doing arduous work After each seal post scaling casualty rescue etc d Before entering and leaving Each time a team enters or leaves an atmosphere that is either smoke or gas dangerous atmosphere filled a team check to be done adequa
41. S COMPETITION SCHEDULE COORD FIELD FIELD PRACTICAL TOLOCK GAS UG FIRST SURF FINISH Team BRIEFING BENCH PROBLEM 1 PROBLEM2 SKILLS UP TEST pu FIRE AID FIRE TIME GUIDES 5 45 am 5 55 6 15 am 7 10 am 11 30 am 8 20 am 9 00 10 00 10 30 12 00 pm am am am am 5 45 am 5 55 7 10 am 6 15 am 9 15 am 8 20 am 12 00 10 45 11 15 12 15 pm am pm am am 7 40 am 7 50 8 10 am 9 05 am 12 25 pm 10 15 am 10 30 11 30 12 00 12 20 pm am am am m 7 40 am 7 50 9 05 am 8 10 am 1 45 pm 9 15 am 10 00 12 15 12 45 2 10 pm am am pm pm 9 30 am 9 40 10 00 am 10 55 am 8 30 am 12 00 pm 2 00 1 00 1 30 2 30 pm am pm pm pm 9 30 am 9 40 10 55 am 10 00 am 7 45 am 8 15 am 1 00 1 45 2 15 2 45 pm am pm pm pm 11 20 am 11 30 11 50 am 12 45 pm 7 00 am 7 35 am 1 30 2 30 3 00 3 25 pm am pm pm pm 11 20 am 11 30 12 45 pm 11 50 am 2 25 pm 1 35 pm 9 30 3 15 3 45 4 10 pm am am pm pm 1 10 pm 1 20 1 40 pm 2 35 pm 10 10 am 10 35 am 8 30 9 15 9 45 3 30 pm pm am am am 1 10 pm 1 20 2 35 pm 1 40 pm 3 35 pm 9 30 am 7 30 4 10 4 30 4 50 3 00 3 10 3 30 pm 4 25 pm 1 05 pm 8 40 am 7 00 7 45 8 15 5 10 pm pm am am am 3 00 pm 3 10 4 25 pm 3 30 pm 10 45 am 8 00 8 30 9 00 5 10 pm pm am am am 7 00 am 10 15 am 8 00 am 11 30 8 50 9 30 12 00 pm am am am 8 15 am 12 15 pm 9 15 am 11 00 9 36 10 15 12 55 9 3
42. SPONSE COMPETITION FIRST AID COMPETITION SURFACE TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE UNDERGROUND TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE There will be a first aid winner for each category The first and second place team will each receive a trophy In each category the team with the highest merits will receive the highest aggregate score 48 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION FIRE FIGHTING COMPETITION TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING Transfer all scores to next sheet 49 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION FIRE FIGHTING COMPETITION SURFACE TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE UNDERGROUND TEAM TOTAL MERITS PLACING AGGREGATE There will be a fire fighting winner for each category The first and second place team will each receive a trophy In each category the team with the highest merits will receive the highest aggregate score 50 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION PROFICIENCY COMPETITION SURFACE TEAM EXAM BENCH GAS TOTAL PLACING AGGREGATE MERITS UNDERGROUND TEAM EXAM BENCH GAS TOTAL PLACING AGGREGATE MERITS
43. Scene safety remove hazards 100 Ensure gloves on all 10 pts per person will be assessed 80 Identify of casualties 20 Communication with Dispatcher 911 Operator 100 0 Resources Additional supplies resources requested at what time Time TIME out of Triaged Patients ID d Scene Casualty 1 35 Casualty 2 35 Summary of Demerits Casualty 1 1132 0 Casualty 2 757 0 Safety Judge 200 0 Scene Judge 550 0 Oxygen Judge 150 Totals 2789 0 30 January 2015 e Possible Procedures for Use of Oxygen Demerits Actual Demerits Remove Seal 10 Purge Tank 10 Remove Full Label 10 Check Regulator for Seal 10 Apply Regulator and Record PSI 10 Select Appropriate Delivery Device 10 Select Appropriate Flow Rate 10 Apply Mask and Record Time 10 Remove C2 10 Shut off Tank and Record PSI 10 Bleed Down Tank 10 Remove Regulator 10 Calculate Time Left on Tank 30 Total Possible Demerits 150 Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the First Aid Coordinator and the scene judge will evaluate the judges marking sheet They will extract the critical criteria Time off the scene for the Load and Go s Order in which patients were removed from the scene 1 2 3 Team approach merits based on scene judges marking sheet 4 Communication merits based on scene judges marking sheet Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method B
44. a divided into sections that are most relevant to solving the problem More merits allotted for the critical areas Coordinator to make an accurate final assessment of the problem Coordinator to recommend procedures that would benefit the next team Coordinator to be able to describe the scenario that the team had just completed Following the problem the coordinator will advise the mission for the next team Overtime Full loss of 500 merits for any amount of overtime stop team and escort out of mine 104 January 2015 Safety of Workers the Mine LOCATING WORKERS Captain to check a worker found in the mine Captain to ensure that the conditions of all people in the mine are checked Can be a verbal check Examination of a worker Captain can direct a team member to do a thorough check of a worker Does not count for the captain s check At a minimum ABCs must be completed on all casualties Reassure worker All workers are to be reassured specifically if being left behind in the mine Care should be taken not to forget to reassure again when in area Supply resuscitation where required Any worker with any breathing issues will need to have resuscitation supplied Must be appropriate to the needs and the situation FIRST AID TREATMENT Render treatment when required First aid treatment as required based on diagnosis of injuries and quality of care Treat for sh
45. actical Skills 25 minutes 2015 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS COMPETITION SCHEDULE COORD AITCHISON WORONIUK PRACTICAL TOLOCK GAS FINISH Underground Teams BRIEFING BENCH PROBLEM PROBLEM SKILLS UP TEST Eu U G FIRE TIME GUIDES 5 55 7 50 7 j Cameco McArthur River 5 45 am 6 15 7 10 am 11 30 am 10 35 am 9 00 am 9 45 am 10 15 am 11 50 am PotashCorp Allan 5 45 5 55 7 10 am 6 15 am 9 15 am 7 50 am 12 00 pm 10 45am 11 20 12 30 PotashCorp Cameco Cigar Lake am 9 40 am Rocanville PotashCorp Rocanville 7 40 am dcn 8 10 am 9 05 am 12 25 pm 9 45 am 10 30 am 11 25 am 11 55 am 12 50 pm Cameco Cigar Lake PotashCorp Cory 7 40 am 7 50 9 05 am 8 10 am 1 15 pm 9 45 am 10 00 am 12 15 12 45 pm 1 40 pm Cameco McArthur am River 8 55 am e 3 PotashCorp Lanigan 9 30 am pa 10 00 am 10 55 am 8 30 am 2 15 pm 1 00 pm 1 30 pm 2 45 pm Mosaic Colonsay 3 P j 8 10 Mosaic Colonsay 9 30 am pus 10 55 am 10 00 am 7 45 am 11 35 am 1 00 pm 1 45 pm 2 15 pm 2 35 pm Mosaic Esterhazy K1 z 7 25 am Mosaic Esterhazy 1 11 20 am Ve 11 50 12 45 7 00 125 om 8 30 am 2 30 pm 3 00 pm 3 20 pm PotashCorp Cory Mosaic Esterhazy K2 11 20am 11 30 12 45 pm 11 50 am 2 25 pm E m 1 45pm 3 15pm 3 45pm 4 05 pm Po
46. and judges meetings are complete the event coordinator should arrange to get all casualties and judges together at the event location A quick review of the scenario should be done to ensure that all involved know their roles and what to expect Possible problems should be identified so solutions can be formulated before getting into a situation on competition day 99 January 2015 By trying to anticipate what teams may possible reactions be adopted so that the competition scenario will remain the same for each team Event coordinators should enlist the help of judges casualties and other helpers to put the final touches on the scenario layout 100 January 2015 Competition Day Marshal Duties The Marshal s main duty is to ensure that the competition runs smoothly and on time All judges event coordinators and guides will be made aware that the Marshal will be checking on their event frequently and will advise inform them if they are keeping their event on time The Marshal shall have a radio to communicate with all three groups Keeping on Time By checking with event coordinators as frequently as possible the Marshal will know how the overall competition is doing as far as time lines go It is the duty of each Event Coordinator to inform the Marshal via radio on the progress of each team The coordinator should let the Marshal know when a team is beginning its event and when the team has completed the event and is ready t
47. apply Taping off the area to prevent further access by 23 January 2015 unauthorized persons and although your team not be required to perform air tests or put out fires air quality in certain areas as outlined by the scene judge can pose a hazard to the team Overall management of the scene will fall on the shoulders of the Captain He She will ultimately make most of the truly critical decisions Proper allocation of resources and decisions on Load and Go or Stay and Play will have to be made by someone in overall charge of the scene The Captain will have to stay calm under pressure and listen to the information and advice from team members but the final decision will be the Captain s because any load and go or other major decision may leave the team short one or more members First Aid to the Patients A patient assessment is the main area where teams lose points Often starting with an incorrect assessment and applying incorrect first aid based on the assessment Judges are looking for a thorough assessment based on a good investigation Providing an assessment of a fractured lower leg without exposing the limb and having steady and support of the fracture is not good assessment practice It also means we need to look at a way of providing points to a team that does expose and follow through First Aid for each injury is based on the First Aid Reference Guide and the Intermediate First Aid Medical First Respon
48. ark Street Regina Saskatchewan Toll free 1 877 772 1370 www alliedprinters com 94 January 2015 Delivery of Mock Mine Sets Mock mine sets are stored at Agrium One month prior to competition day the trucking company should be notified of the need for delivery Arrangements must be made to have the props delivered to the competition grounds on the Wednesday before the competition Edge Transport has been the choice of Agrium personnel the past few years It will take two trips with a Super B trailer to deliver all mock mine sets Sets must be unloaded from the transport truck by noon Wednesday so that building personnel can begin the setting up of the mock mines Arrange to have the exhibition grounds supply a large forklift and operator to both unload the pallets from the truck and to move the pallets inside the building to designated spots Upon completion of the competition the sets must be reloaded and delivered back to Agrium Again a forklift from the Exhibition will be required If the delivery back to Agrium is on weekend the site should be notified prior to delivery to ensure that there is an operator available to unload the truck All charges incurred are to be charged to the SMA Delivery of Fire Props The Fire Fighting Coordinator will decide which type of props that are needed All fire props should be delivered to the competition grounds by early Friday afternoon Props have typically been selected from PCS Patience
49. as Test Merits Maximum time allowed for the gas test is 30 minutes 15 January 2015 Total merit points for the Proficiency event shall be distributed as follows e Exam 210 e Bench Test 190 e Gas Test 100 Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the team that has the most merits on the written exam shall be declared winner If this still results in a tie than the team with the most merits in the Bench test shall be declared the winner If this still results in a tie than the team with the most merits on the Gas test shall be declared the winner 16 January 2015 Eu MINING ASSOCIATION SM E First Aid Competition 2015 SMA FIRST AID COMPETITION GUIDELINES These first aid guidelines were designed as a training tool for first aid teams They were developed for competition purposes only Discretion should be used in actual mine emergency situations Over the last few years we have seen many of changes to the way in which we perform first aid and CPR Members of your teams are constantly training to add to their existing first aid skills and act as a member of your Mine Rescue Response team This year St John Ambulance will not be adding additional equipment We will continue to focus on the overall management of an emergency scene including communication safety triage and patient management Forming a Team Your emergency response team is already filled with people who possess the necessary attr
50. ave the nominating company gather as much detail as possible and complete the following form The successful applicant would then be invited to the banquet and the award received prior to announcing the event winners at the banquet awards ceremony 114 January 2015 d Emergency Response SASKATCHEWAN MINING person of the year ASSOCIATION Nomination Photo Here Name years active as emergency response member any involvement in emergency response in communities any involvement in training and developing new members Involvement with site s emergency response at higher levels i e command center training etc Any notable over and above regular emergency response duties General Biography 115 January 2015 1 MINING ASSOCIATION 5 SASKATCHEWAN BANQUET NUMBERS COMPANY REQUESTED AGRIUM CAMECO KEY LAKE CAMECO MCARTHUR RIVER CAMECO CIGAR LAKE CAMECO RABBIT LAKE CLAUDE RESOURCES AREVA MCLEAN LAKE MOSAIC POTASH BELLE PLAINE MOSAIC POTASH COLONSAY MOSAIC POTASH ESTERHAZY K1 MOSAIC POTASH ESTERHAZY K2 INVITED GUESTS JUDGES FIRE FIGHTING JUDGES FIRST AID JUDGES SURFACE JUDGES MINE PROBLEM JUDGES U G PRACTICAL SKILLS JUDGES SURFACE PRACTICAL SKILLS JUDGES OTHER PRAIRIE MINES AND ROYALTY LTD BOUNDARY DAM PRAIRIE MINES AND ROYALTY LTD POPL
51. be sure that it is working 1 3 Insert an unbroken tube into the outlet and collapse the 1 bellows 4 Observe the bellows for expansion indicating a leak 1 5 Check the indicating tubes to ensure a sufficient supply 1 6 Report the results to the team captain Me TOTAL FIELD TEST MERITS JUDGE 66 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION DRAGER CMS GAS DETECTOR FIELD TEST TEAM DATE MAXIMUM MERIT IS 5 POINTS MERITS 1 Examine apparatus for damage 1 2 deterioration etc 2 Conduct pre use test 1 3 Observe battery level 4 Insert test chip allow tester to register barcode and complete test 5 Verify sufficient test chips are available 6 Report the results to the team captain Us TOTAL FIELD TEST MERITS JUDGE 67 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION AUXILIARY BACK UP BREATHING EQUIPMENT FIELD TEST TEAM DATE MERIT 1 POINT PER ITEM MAXIMUM MERIT IS 3 POINTS Possible MERITS Merits 1 1 Examine harness and case for damage deterioration etc 1 2 Check seal 1 3 Report to captain TOTAL FIELD TEST MERITS 3 JUDGE 68 January 2015 DRAGER 4 FIELD TEST Team Member MERITS Total Bench Preliminary 1 Remove equipment from case place on bench Apparatu
52. bench the machines 14 All teams are to supply one person to act as a casualty helper on competition day Failure to not fill this requirement will result in that team being placed last in next year s rotation of events 15 First aid score sheets added to score sheets section 16 Templates added for person of the year and retiree nominations 2 6 2015 Table of Contents SURFACE amp UNDERGROUND 5 S rfac Field 10 Proficieng y EE 13 First Aid EE HIER ee 17 Fire Fighting lt 0 25 etn Ce 32 Practical SUING C TEL 38 Mete qp eT 40 Overall Compelillohiss oir cera Fe Pepe DER REESE DEED REED dn ERE ED ERE Ep PEE Ep m eet 45 CONS EE 47 UG Bench EE 80 ORGANIZING THE CGOMPETITION 85 Rr E a a 87 Booking EaolliliGSs a innenat o ete rete Peeters Peer 89 lan eee DE 90 Jobs Before the Competition cc e icm b aeu e es 93 Event Coordinator Dulles suche eae Relea cell 96 Friday Before 99 COMPS e IR EE 101 ERT 102 FEI 108 dil tart Duce 124 4 January 2015 Bic sme SURFACE amp UNDERGROUND COMPETITION Ce January 2015 Purpose
53. cArthur River 3 25 Mosaic Esterhazy K1 4 10 pm PotashCorp Cory 3 30 pm PotashCorp Lanigan 8 50 9 30 12 00 pm Mosaic am am Belle Plaine 9 35 10 15 12 55 PotashCorp Patience Lake 8 05 8 45 1 00 pm Sherritt Coal am am Poplar River 11 50 12 30 1 00 Cameco am m Key Lake 10 20 11 00 1 00 pm Sherritt Coal am am Boundary Dam 2014 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE SKILLS COMPETITION SCHEDULE COORD AITCHISON WORONIUK PRACTICAL TOLOCK GAS ue FINISH Underground Teams BRIEFING BENCH PROBLEM PROBLEM SKILLS UP TEST po FIRE TIME GUIDES Mosaic Esterhazy K2 5 45 am 5 55 am 6 15 am 7 10 am 11 30 am 8 20 am 9 00 10 00 10 30 12 00 PotashCorp Lanigan am am am pm PotashCorp Rocanville 5 45 am 5 55 am 7 10 am 6 15 am 9 15 am 8 20 am 12 00 10 45 11 15 12 30 Mosaic Esterhazy K2 pm am am pm Mosaic Colonsay 7 40 am 7 50 am 8 10 am 9 05 am 12 25 pm 10 15 am 10 30 11 30 12 00 12 50 PotashCorp am am pm pm Rocanville Cameco McArthur River 7 40 am 7 50 am 9 05 am 8 10 am 1 15 pm 9 15 am 10 00 Mosaic Colonsay PotashCorp Cory 9 30 am 9 40 am 10 00 am 10 55 am 8 30 am 12 00 pm Cameco McArthur pm pm pm River Agrium 9 30 am 9 40 am 10 55 am 10 00 am 7 45 am 8 15 1 00 1 45 2 15 2 45 PotashCorp Cameco Rabbit Lake 11 20 am 11 30 am 11 50 am 12 4
54. d event he she must also have a valid first aid certificate Teams may use non certified members provided the mine manager endorses temporary certificates All team members except the Coordinator must have had medical examinations for physical fitness within the twelve months preceding the competition A copy of the Certificate of Qualifications and the List of Stretcher contents must be delivered to the bench judges when the team reports for the bench test Dress All team members except the Coordinator shall wear approved self contained breathing apparatus Any approved device that will afford adequate personal protection under the condition specified in the problem may be used All team members shall wear approved head protection safety footwear safety eyewear gloves and long sleeved fire retardant clothing with an identifying number affixed to the sleeve of the clothing Underground team members 1 6 must be equipped with miner s lamp or approved lights Gloves must be worn when required 9 January 2015 lt SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION Surface Field Problem Surface Field Problem Competition All judges assistants and live casualties will be briefed on all required duties and actions prior to the competition The surface event requires a six member team It is mandatory that all members of the team wear the following personal protective equipment e Hard hat or rescue helmet Safety boots with approp
55. d indicator stem pull down to reset before installing cap Operate puncture lever to make sure the lever works freely Insert hose under lever Remove safety shipping cap from replacement cartridge and weigh the cartridge Weight must be within 5 ounce of weight stamped on cartridge Judge must be informed of cartridge weight and scale weight of the cartridge Ensure puncture pin is fully retracted and screw the full cartridge onto the receiver until tight Replace cartridge guard making sure you don t cut the hose also making sure the guide fork inside the guards fits over the cartridge Attach visual inspection seal through puncture lever and over hose and under hose confiner Clean extinguisher Record date of recharge on the tag attached to the extinguisher Note are safety items Failure to complete these steps will result the team being stopped and corrected before continuing Points available from that point forward shall not be counted JUDGE 75 January 2015 4 SASKATCHEWAN v 7 MINING ASSOCIATION 5 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION TEAM Fire 1 Fire 42 Fire Recharge Fire Rescuer 1 Rescuer 2 Preparation amp Approach 40 40 40 14 14 Method of Application Inspection 50 50 50 Extinguishment 20 20 20 Rescuer 1 Rescuer 2 Retreat 20 20 20 6 6 130 130 130 Subtotal 20 20 Total Merits 430 JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE
56. dded for treatment of the patients 25 January 2015 assume anne enue ttn Points Lead Partner Comments Dispatch Info PPE all rescuers gloves mask 10 Hazards popps 5 Number of Injured 10 Mechanism of Injury 10 Identify Obtain consent 10 Blanket for shock management 15 Support head and neck Advise not to move 20 Send for extra resources Ambulance fire etc 40 Level of Consciousness eye verbal motor 20 Airway ask or open 50 Suction or clear 10 Breathing Rate Rhythm Depth 50 Circulation Pulse rhythm amp strength 15 No rate required Skin color temp condition 15 Rapid Body Survey Medical Alert meds 5 Head and neck 5 Shoulders and arms 5 Chest 5 Abdomen 5 Hips 5 Legs 5 Verbalized injuries 15 Treatment decision 50 Positioning of Patient 25 Decide Load amp Go or Stay amp Play 50 Update EMS on patient status 20 2 by the end of the Primar 50 HISTORY Symptoms 3 Allergies 3 Medication 3 Past pertinent Medical History 3 26 January 2015 Last Meal 3 Events leading up to 3 VITALS Respirations Rate Rhythm Depth 8 Pulse Rate Rhythm Strength 8 Skin Condition and temperature 8 Level of Consciousness eye verbal motor 8 HEAD TO TOE not required on a load and go Head and neck 5 shoulders and arms 5 Che
57. der guide It must be kept in mind that not every treatment outlined in the manuals can be done exactly as shown in the book when you are dealing with a scene You are the help at your mine and the decisions you make should reflect that You must be able to account for the difference in treating one injury when it is complicated by a second injury and decide when giving a long winded first aid procedure is not in the best interest of your patient This involves being able to use common sense and judgment Communication Communication between team members will be watched to ensure that it is clear and contributes to the proper treatment of the patients It should be clear accurate and as much as possible not threatening to the patient You should not be trying so hard to talk flowery around the patient that your team members have to guess what you are saying Make sure you are communicating with your patients judge as well If the judge does not see it or hear it you may receive demerits Standard Equipment Standard equipment will be provided for teams to carry to the scene for their use e Scene management supplies i e shop towels for biohazard material wheel chalk s lock out scene tape additional gloves scaling bars underground problem 1 basket stretcher 1 spine board and 5 speed straps 1 Scoop Stretcher Kendrick Extrication Device KED 1 head Immobilizer Laerdal speed blocks 2 adjustable stiff neck cervical collars
58. die will determine which member will complete the practical gas test with the underground coordinator surface captain total merits for each team send score sheets to statisticians SMA Office Bring all supplies stored at SMA office to competition grounds Radios stop watches clip boards calculators pens etc attend the Friday Judge s meeting act as statistician with event coordinators verify winners bring winners form to banquet after competition ensure copies of each event and overall winner aggregate points are put together in a package for each team Each participating mine will receive a copy of their individual event results Coordinate list of banquet attendees Table nameplates for judges volunteers and company names Arrangements for photo copier for the event Statisticians Set up 2 teams to work together yet independent manual version and electronic scoring as a check against formula errors Ensure during scoring that all ties at all levels are broken according to tie breaking criteria listed in the manual for each event Posting of results on competition night Preparation of team results for wrap up 103 January 2015 Sample score sheets CO ORDIN ATOR AND FRESH AIR BASE PRIOR TO ENTERING MINE Set or synchronize watches clocks Record team name and entry time Captain team and coordinator all synchronize watches To include the spare Prior to entering mine team name and entry time to b
59. e logged at clock All team members to tag in tag out Accurately tag in for the members having entered mine If spare goes in tags to be updated If fresh air base is in mine Coordinator to be tagged in as well Captain to properly report to Coordinator Coordinator to brief Captain and Captain to confirm plan of operation Confirm with coordinator that all gas testing equipment has been checked Assure coordinator that all breathing apparatus were checked by the team members and are ready for use Captain to receive directive from coordinator ensure that mission is understood Captain to check conditions at mine openings if unknown Team should check entrance all vent and gas testing that may be required If team needs to enter smoke to do testing to be linked Fence off or guard mine openings Rope off mine entrances Use site procedures To be repeated if team needs to enter other portal Captain to check team before entering mine Discipline at mine entrance DURING RECOVERY WORK Team to be checked to ensure they are ready and fit for duty This is considered leaving FAB and must include oxygen levels No undue delay with entry procedure Confusion about briefing or directives Mapping and record keeping by Captain Map accurately displays information gathered by the captain To include route of travel locations of workers fires and any work that was done Coordinator to properly record in
60. e rate and quality of respirations and report this to your judge The judge will then confirm the breathing rate the patient will have for the scenario e f during your assessment of the breathing and pulse reveals the patient is not breathing but has a pulse begin CPR If not breathing and no pulse low priority if there are three or more patients on the scene If breathing a rate and quality will be required e Next step check for the presence of shock by assessing the color temperature and condition of the skin and a radial pulse check A rate on the pulse is not required during the primary however do not forget to verbalize the quality e Complete a rapid body survey to look for signs of life threatening injuries such as major external internal bleeding and major fractures At this time rescuers should also be looking for medical alerts and medications 21 January 2015 e Once you have completed the rapid body survey you will either have determined that there is no serious threat to the patients life or will have given first aid for any immediate threat to the patients life You will now decide if this patient is a Load and Go or a Stay and Play At this point the Captain will have received reports from all rescuers regarding patient information and will request additional help as required This process should take the rescuer no longer than 2 minutes No treatment decision should be made until after the primary asse
61. e teams The competition is held two consecutive years in Saskatoon then moves to Regina for one year before returning back to Saskatoon All teams participate in firefighting first aid practical skills proficiency written exam gas testing and donning bench and a field problem The Competition Guidelines manual outlines rules team requirements and the scoring system used for the competition The following portion of the guidelines is to be used as a planning tool and reference guide for the competition subcommittee 86 January 2015 Getting Started Selecting a Committee During a regular SMA Safety Committee meeting September or October the chairman will ask for volunteers to make up a subcommittee to organize the following year s competition Typically members from the host location North or South make up the majority of the sub committee Size of the committee should be between 5 7 members for best effectiveness Members who volunteer should be prepared to spend a minimum of 3 days in preparation meetings as well as evening meetings that are usually held the night before a regular SMA meeting Letters of Intent Use the developed form to send in the next SMA minutes The earlier that responses can be gathered the more advance work the committee can do All responses must be sent in by the beginning of February in order that a draw for position can be made at the February AGM Setting a First Meeting Date From the vo
62. e them return their radio to the Auditor s office and sign the return sheet There will be Security personnel at each entrance to Lock up Guides will not be allowed into the Lock up area Have the guides report to Lock up identify themselves and ask for their team Let the guides know that it is a good idea to check in with judges of their team s next event 15 minutes prior to start and ask if they will be ready for the next team or if they are running late This way we won t have teams out of Lock up and standing around waiting to compete or judges waiting for teams to arrive The single most important thing to remember is that there must be no dialogue between the team members and anyone else Once again thanks for all your help in making this competition a success 121 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN 1 MINING ASSOCIATION 5 Guide Duties Firstly many thanks for volunteering your time to guide one of the competing teams it is very much appreciated Please check the schedule carefully in order to determine what times the team you are guiding will participate in each event Some teams will start the competition at the First Aid problem while others will begin at the Bench test prior to the Field Problem All guides will be assigned radios on the morning of the Competition These will be signed out from the Auditor s office Upon receiving your radio please check in with the guide coordinator competition Marsha
63. eam cannot perform any duties that would put any members at risk while separated The split members of the team can travel no more than three intersections apart at any time but must remain in sight of the Captain Other than the above team procedures will be as per the Saskatchewan Mine Rescue manual DEBRIEFING a Debriefing will occur on completion of the problem or when the team runs out of time Maximum time is 5 minutes b The Captain will instruct team members to get out of oxygen after the completion of the second mine problem c The Captain will update the Coordinator of his findings starting from his most recent phone call At this point the team may confer with the Coordinator and provide any additional details work left to do in the mine conditions existing in the mine or make recommendations for the next team to follow d The Coordinator will have 5 minutes to prepare a written report indicating what the next team in the mine should attempt to do and how to accomplish the mission Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie during individual mine problems the team with the highest merits in the Safety of the team category will be declared the winner Should a tie still exist Discipline and Deportment will be used then Care of Persons and lastly Coordinator score sheet In the event of a tie for overall mine problem the team that has the highest combined total merits from both problems shall be declared winn
64. eceived and perform duties that a mine manager would be responsible for in a case of an actual disaster The Coordinator Judge will be in this centre where he will be able to monitor the working relationship between the Coordinator and the Captain The Coordinator must record the important sequence of events and the times of their occurrence as well as the team s progress in the mine THE TEAM CAPTAIN The team Captain will be solely responsible for the safety of his team and any trapped or injured workers he may find He is responsible for actions taken between communication points The Captain will communicate with the Coordinator at every available opportunity when important and relevant information has to be relayed The Captain or one of the team members shall make a map of conditions existing in the mine This map will be given to the Judges as soon as the Captain has been debriefed by the Coordinator The Judges will examine the Captain and Coordinator s maps and deductions made for inaccuracies The use of legends for marking mine maps is permitted provided that a key legend is submitted 42 January 2015 TEAM PROCEDURES THE MINE While many teams have different ways of solving the problem the following points have been created to give teams and judges a way to ensure consistency a b Staple guns or air powered tools are not to be used to erect brattices The accepted practice is to use nails To install a bratt
65. ecommended with clothing under the coveralls as an extra thermal barrier hard hat safety glasses and leather gloves 36 January 2015 When lighting carry the torch low as the hydrocarbons we use heavier than air and the vapours will collect on the ground Limit the amount of fuel per prop for standard props this is generally less than 5 gallons per prop Keep the lighting torch a minimum of 10 away while refueling If refueling a metal prop for class B fires great care must be exercised as the metal can be hot enough to ignite the fuel If you are using class A material for training amp you are going to use class material as accelerant extreme caution should be used The Class A material should be overhauled after each evolution and replaced with new Class A material If it is deemed necessary to refuel amp the props are still hot have a charged extinguisher amp a firefighter provide backup protection for the fueler Back up fire protection and first aid kit must be on site The lighter should NEVER be the same person that is fuelling the props Firefighting The primary hazard in the actual firefighting is fire hazards tripping hazards amp strains The firefighter should be long sleeved fire retardant clothing hard hat safety glasses and leather gloves The firefighter should avoid stepping into any fuel spills and use the range of the extinguisher To avoid tripping the surface should be
66. edures of the competition the duties of the judges consistency of information provided to teams and the marking system will be explained by the SMA Competition Sub Committee Casualties shall be designated to their areas at this time A guides meeting will follow the judges meeting d All Mine problem judges are to attend the Mine problem Judge training session to be held Friday morning The details will be communicated by the Mine problem design team in advance e All event officials shall be provided with some visible means of identification Judges and officials are not to wear any team logos if they are affiliated with one of the mines No except designated officials shall be allowed to communicate with the teams performing or waiting their turn to do so f All event coordinators must complete a TSA and submit to the Safety Walk through coordinator during the Safety walk around in advance of the competition 0 A description of the event the problems to be encountered and tentative solutions shall be arranged by the Event Coordinator and posted for public viewing the morning of the event Maximum size of poster is 3 x 4 ft 7 January 2015 The Marshal shall oversee the timing and co ordinate the various segments of the competition and will assign any additional resources to any event to ensure all events stay on schedule He will be responsible for the collection of the judge s score sheets The auditors and Event Coord
67. eld event Only team members are to be in lock up Lock up security will not allow anyone in that is not wearing the team coveralls Other than team members wearing team coveralls the only other people that will be allowed in lock up will be issued an individual identification badge While in lock up if any team member is noted to be in the possession of a cell phone laptop or at any time using a payphone while in lock up the 500 demerits will be assessed to the field event For the underground teams these demerits will be applied to the mine where the team had the most merits Both of these rules will be strongly enforced with no exceptions All teams are to supply one person to act as a casualty helper on competition day Failure to not fill this requirement will result in that team being placed last in next year s rotation of events Judges a The Emergency Response Sub Committee shall appoint a Marshal The Sub Committee will also select Event Coordinators field events first aid and firefighting practical skills b Event Coordinators shall prepare the problems and settings in the various segments of the competition or ensure that others prepare them It will be the Event Coordinator s responsibility to choose the judges for each section of the competition and submit the list of judges to the SMA subcommittee for approval c Judges guides and casualties will attend judges meeting prior to the competition where the proc
68. elf evident This information would include any subject which cannot be simulated and which would affect decisions and action of the team such as Time of day Weather Conditions Particular Surroundings Communications available Instructions for disposition of the casualties i e Transportation available The team will be allowed to discuss and familiarize themselves with the content of the narrative While they may ask questions of the judge answers will be given at the judge s discretion 19 January 2015 This year the St John Ambulance coordinator will not be reviewing the rules prior to the team going into the scene It will be the team s responsibility to be fluent in what the rules are and will receive demerits for breeching any of the following rules The team will have 20 minutes to complete the problem The captain will receive a two minute warning prior to completion of the 20 minutes The captain will not be communicating with a scene judge on the scene the captain will be provided with a radio and will be communicating with a dispatcher Teams will be allowed to enter with their 6 person team Team members will be allowed to carry into the scene with them gloves pocket mask and a notebook and pen However this notebook may not contain any prompts Coordinator will view notebook or tape prior to entering The pad cannot have any pre set blanks or acronyms such as SAMPLE TPR and LOC No team will be allowed to carry
69. en relatively unchanged over the past few years Although the subcommittee may approach anyone they feel is qualified past coordinators have been chosen based on ability to do the job experience and overall knowledge of how the competition works Below is a list of frequently asked coordinators and their usual roles Donovan Hebig Marshal Graham Linton Marshal Fire Fighting Sean Linton Fire Fighting Steve Wallace Fire Fighting Belinda Mitchell First Aid Travis Ferstl Surface problem Kevin Huber Underground problem Chris Kelly Underground problem Jacobs Construction Building Coordinator Len Bergen Practical Skills Kelvan Clarke Practical Skills Harvey Callin Practical Skills Cam Parker Gas test Rueben Unger Written exam Dean Hoffman Bench test 88 January 2015 Booking Facilities Saskatoon The actual competition is held at the Prairieland Park In past years we have used Hall D Hall E and the Plaza entrance lock up Previous committees have probably booked the facilities but each year the committee should try to advance our booking as far into the future as possible The Centennial Auditorium has hosted the banquet for years As with the competition facilities try to advance the booking further into the future when making arrangements for next year s competition Regina The Regina Exhibition facilities provide the best options for holding our competition while the
70. er If a tie still exists the method above will be used combining both mine problems Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method 44 January 2015 MINING ASSOCIATION S Overall Competition OVERALL COMPETITION RESULTS The aggregate score from the five events Fire Fighting First Aid Proficiency Practical Skills and Mock Field Problem are totaled The team with the highest accumulated points will be declared the Overall Winner one for Underground and one for Surface The Runner Up is the team with the second highest accumulated aggregate points The Marshal and Event Coordinator will meet with statisticians who have independently scored the competition and individual event judges to compare notes regarding results and agree on event winners and standings The SMA Competition Sub Committee will be responsible to ensure all rules for this competition are met Judges decisions will be final Any discrepancies encountered in these competitions or recommended changes for this competition must be brought to the attention of the SMA Safety Committee for final approval Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the team that has the highest placing in the field problems shall be declared winner Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method 46 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN ye MINING ASSOCIATION Score Sheets ANNUAL EMERGENCY RE
71. evaluation Understanding the conditions based on the vent readings Proper use of testing devices Testing flows with velometer pointing proper direction gas tubes in properly etc Erect airlock or safety seal Ensuring there is no vent change due to opening doors without airlocks Temporary changes to ventilation can be made as long as team knows the effects Example travel through regulators can be done as long as doors are returned to original condition Changing ventilation before knowing the effect Ventilate in front of seal of the change making the changes Consultation with coordinator to be done as well Full understanding of the effects of changing vent is in place before Ensure all pockets of smoke cleared before opening a seal to bring workers out Restore ventilation where required To get full merits all pockets of smoke to be flushed doors restored and fans running Vent to be as indicated on vent map 107 January 2015 D SASKATCHEWAN V MINING ASSOCIATION 5 Forms 108 January 2015 5 SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION Saskatchewan Mining Association Please indicate whether your Company will be participating in the 2014 Mine Rescue Emergency Response Competition COMPANY CONTACT PERSON Phone E Mail Please indicate X your choice Surface Underground Fax Response to __ _ e mail to before SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION
72. formation or keep lo Coordinator to advise and assist Captain on corporate decisions Coordinator map accurately matches Captain s maps Call log is complete and accurate Written material and maps must be legible Coordinator will assist captain with solving problem Direction must be given by the coordinator Coordinator demonstrates control of team Provides direction on team tasks captain can advise or suggest as required but coordinator must demonstrate that they are in control Failure of Captain to get permission to change ventilation seal large fire or perform other work that requires corporate decisions Coordinator must give permission prior to changes in ventilation Vent changes that may affect any worker safety will also require permission Failure of Captain to perform task when directed by Coordinator Captain refuses to follow the directive given Notify coordinator of important conditions findings in the mine Major issues such as THP locations gas levels casualty locations changes in ventilation bad ground conditions etc Notify Coordinator of completion of an important task Captain to ensure that following all important tasks are complete coordinator is informed asap DEBRIEFING Captain to give an adequate final report Captain to ensure the coordinator has accurate information since the last communication from within the mine Mine examined where required Mine are
73. g Team Marking The marking sheet is usually divided into three major categories with marking for each function allotted on the seriousness of an error or omission The three major categories are 1 Team Approach e Assessment and removal of hazards e Approach to the patients e Overall management of incident e Calm and professional manner 2 First Aid Treatment Proper and thorough assessment Injuries and conditions treated in proper order of priority Proper treatment of injuries and conditions Proper priority given to transportation Proper packaging and gentle controlled handling Proper administration of oxygen and identification of LPM amp Oxygen adjunct equipment and time applied to patient 3 Communication The Captain will be required to request any additional assistance necessary through the 911 operator dispatch This area will also evaluate team communication Let s look at each of these areas individually Team Approach This area is of vital importance to the overall safety of your team and anyone in the scene No team is a winner if a member is seriously hurt or dies to a missed safety hazard That being said when you remove a hazard remember that you are trying to make the area as safe as reasonably possible Hazards must be neutralized i e chemical or biohazard or moved clearly out of the way Material moved should not be placed in a position that will block the path to the exit Lock out tag out principles
74. here you will review the needs of the helpers and casualties assigned to your event Be at the competition grounds to receive your props equipment and to supervise the construction of your event prop Ensure that each team is aware of what is to be brought to your individual events Guides typically get the questions and they quite often are unsure of the requirements This will only assist in keeping the day flowing smoothly Mine Problem design of mock mine layout layout map if pre supplied to SMA by February AGM design of problem identify mock mine props needed down board clocks fans tubing etc to SMA number of judges spouses attending banquet pass info to SMA banquet coordinator provide maps for mock mine building dimensions supervise mock mine building attend Friday morning judges training meeting ensure sufficient casualties names needed from SMA supervise final touches to mock mine prepare briefing information for team prepare briefing maps for teams prepare casualty responses coordinator judge duties walk through problem with judges and casualties prepare large map briefing info and possible solution for spectators ensure stopwatches for judges sufficient number of score sheets sufficient number solution maps for judges clipboards pens markers for judges air flows and gas readings on flip up file folders intersection signs location signs equipment ID in mock mine chaining ribbons superv
75. hes to scenario prepare briefing information for teams walk through scenario with judges and or casualties ensure stopwatches for judges design of score sheets sufficient number of score sheets clipboards pens markers for judges supervise or participate in judging with judges verify event winner 98 January 2015 Friday Before Competition Equipment Drop Off Equipment must not be dropped off prior to 12 00 p m Equipment drop off areas should be designated on a building map There is to be two long tables available at the drop off location to allow teams to bench the machines Include a site map in regular SMA meeting minutes at least one month before competition Teams must be out of the building by 2 00 pm this will allow a guides meeting to be held a judges meeting to be held and also allow enough time to make final changes to the field event layouts Event coordinators can then walk judges and casualties through the problem so that they are prepared for the next day Guides Meeting The role of a guide is a very important to the competition Anyone volunteering for this role has to be aware that they will be required for the entire day This includes guides for teams that have a late start To ensure the schedule remains on time for the entire day there can be no delays Taking this role is agreement to be at the meeting on Friday and be at the grounds first thing in the morning on competition day Only when the team being
76. ibration or bump test 1 2 6 Report results to the team captain TOTAL FIELD TEST MERITS JUDGE 64 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION GASTEC GAS DETECTOR FIELD TEST TEAM DATE MERIT 1 POINT PER ITEM MAXIMUM MERIT IS 5 POINTS Possible MERITS Merits 1 2 1 Examine apparatus for damage deterioration etc 1 2 2 Insert a fresh sealed detector tube into the pump Misalign guide marks on pump and handle Pull several fairly rapid continuous full pump strokes 1 3 Pull handle out 6mm 1 4 inch and hold in this position for one or two seconds release handle Pull several fairly rapid continuous full pump strokes 1 4 Align guide marks on pump and handle pull handle firmly and at a moderate speed until handle locks in position wait 1 minute 1 5 Unlock the handle by turning it and guide it back slowly Pump handle should return to within 6 mm 1 4 inch or less 1 2 6 Check the indicating tubes to ensure a sufficient supply 1 2 7 Report results to the team captain 5 TOTAL FIELD TEST MERITS JUDGE 65 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION DRAGER GAS DETECTOR FIELD TEST TEAM DATE MERIT 1 POINT PER ITEM MAXIMUM MERIT IS 5 POINTS MERITS 1 Examine apparatus for damage deterioration etc We 2 Squeeze the bellows once or twice to
77. ibutes for a good team They are willing to assist their fellow workers and citizens in a time of need They are willing to go through the many hours of training needed to become a proficient member of an effective team to accomplish common goals This specific area of the competition providing effective first aid to each of your patients while keeping in perspective the needs of the whole group will be of benefit should an emergency occur at your site Your six man team will be required to demonstrate their first aid proficiency in an industrial accident problem prepared and judged by St John Ambulance in the areas of Standard OHS First Aid and Intermediate First Aid including Spinal Immobilization Oxygen Administration Load and Go criteria and dealing with a death St John Ambulance will be offering a 20 minute problem Your team will be evaluated based on the time allotted Our judge s focus will be on the quality of the rescue and the team s accomplishments within that time frame Selecting the Team Captain The choice of team Captain is a decision that must be made by the team for their own reasons The Captain will normally be a clear headed leader who is able to make decisions quickly and communicate the information to the team members as well as a 911 operator in an effective and easily understood manner The Captain should have a full understanding of the skills and knowledge required for first aid It is recommended that all
78. ice for a fire or safety seal there should be 3 nails across the top and down both sides Simulated shoveling the bottom is also to be done Seals will be as straight tight and secure as possible To use a line brattice to flush stubs the teams can hold the brattice to the back and form a line into the area to be flushed A judge will tell the captain when good air has been restored Banner guard no road signs are used to indicate the route of travel and as such must be a physical barrier They must be dated initialed by the Captain No road signs do not need to have arrows To ensure consistency erecting brattices to provide an air tight seal or to completely change ventilation can only be done where the total airflow is 30 000 CFM or less Should a fire THP or fire seal be within chaining distance the team will be endangering itself should they go by and not have a safe explored egress out of the mine Upon reaching a THP area of the mine if the team decides to erect a brattice to begin control of the fire they can be assured that retreating to the closest set back from the THP area would be a safe distance Once the brattice in f is erected it is considered safe to proceed past the fire unless the erected brattice as in e is placed at the corner of an intersection To install a post a timber will need to be cut with enough room for a cap to be placed on top Wedges are required between the post and cap to secure the post
79. ime has elapsed and directed to begin the practical portion of the event All exam questions will be in the form of multiple choice with only one correct answer Merits will be given for each correct answer totaling 20 possible merits Two judges will be responsible for this event 81 January 2015 PRACTICAL TEST Teams will be provided with an assembled breathing apparatus and the appropriate testing kits Only the equipment supplied can be used to service diagnose and test the apparatus No manuals are allowed nor will they be provided The alterations to the machines will be consistent in numbers and nature between the two styles of apparatus If any parts are discovered to be missing the participant will ask the judge for the part by name and will receive the part Team member will have 20 minutes to examine the breathing apparatus for any deficiencies bugs and ensure that it can pass a pre use test to be deemed fit for use Team members are judged on identifying the alterations bugs corrections made and ability to test and deem the apparatus fit for use Total available merits for this portion will be 30 divided equally in value over the number of bugs in the machine Total merits in the event will be 50 Team with highest merits will be the winner In the event of a tie the team completing the event in the shortest time will be the winner If none of the tied teams complete the task in the allotted time the tie breaker wil
80. inator verify the winners of each segment Score sheets will be made available to all participating teams at the first SMA meeting following the Competition Event Attendants The Event Coordinator shall appoint attendants who under the supervision of judges will put up signs notices fires and any other props that are required The attendants will ensure that conditions are identical for each team as they perform their tasks The attendants will assist with placement of equipment prior to teams entering each event as well as removal of team equipment or supplies after the team completes the problem Draw At the AGM in February the SMA Sub Committee will meet and conduct the draw for position Decision of Judges Disputes can only be filed after the captains meeting Process written submission to the SMA office within 1 week of the Captain s meeting Executive Director will then call a meeting of the competition committee Surface Team Composition Each team is to consist of 7 competent rescue members 7 being the identified spare All 7 members will write the exam and be in lock up between events A team of 6 members 5 1 6 is required for the Field Problem Fire Fighting Practical Skills and First Aid events If a team member becomes ill or injured once lock has been initiated the spare person 7 can be utilized with the permission of the competition Marshall The injured ill member is to leave lock up for trea
81. ions Oxygen usage verbal questions Team members must wear the following personal protective equipment e Hard hat Safety boots Long sleeved coveralls or shirt Gloves Eye protection Breathing apparatus if specified before competition Fall protection if specified Specialized equipment will be supplied or teams will be notified of special equipment requirements The team with the highest total merits or highest merits will be declared the winner Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the team that has the shortest completion time shall be declared winner Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method 39 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN Y MINING ASSOCIATION Mock Mine 40 January 2015 MOCK MINE PROBLEM GUIDELINES All Judges Casualties and Attendants are to be briefed on required actions and guidelines prior to competition Under the direction of the Coordinator the team will enter the mine and attempt to locate and rescue missing workers extinguish and control fires examine the mine for dangerous gases and restore the mine to its original condition Judging of the Mock Mine Problem takes place in four categories e Coordinator and Fresh Air Base e Safety of Workers in the Mine e Safety of the Team e Control of Fire or Other Emergency Total merits available for each mine problem will be 2 000 points At the design stage of problem development the judges will determi
82. ise or participate in judging with judges verify event winner 96 January 2015 Fire Fighting from SMA list choose possible judges set up design of 2 firefighting scenarios identify props needed select sites to get props arrange with SMA committee member to get props delivered number of judges spouses attending banquet pass info to SMA banquet coordinator supervise unloading and placement of fire props attend Friday judges meeting supervise final touches to fire grounds and props walk through problem with judges ensure stopwatches for judges sufficient number of score sheets clipboards pens markers for judges supervise or participate in judging with judges verify event winner Surface Problem from SMA list choose possible field judges coordinator judge and briefing officer design of layout layout map if pre supplied to SMA by February AGM design of problem identify props needed to SMA number of judges spouses attending banquet pass info to SMA banquet coordinator provide maps for scenario building dimensions supervise scenario building attend Friday judges meeting ensure sufficient casualties names needed from SMA supervise final touches to scenario prepare briefing information for team prepare briefing maps for teams prepare casualty responses special judge duties walk through problem with judges and casualties prepare large map briefing info and possible solution for spectators
83. l be provided and could include but not be limited to water pump tanks pressurized water extinguishers 2 5 gal Pressurized foam extinguisher CO extinguisher or multipurpose dry chemical The props to be selected could include but are not limited to the list below T pan with or without obstacle Paint Cabinet Tri Level 50 Sq Ft Pan with obstacle Hanging Pail Fire Sq Pan with electric motor refer to SMA Fire Training Manual Judges reserve the right to change or modify any of the above props without notice Each prop will be fueled with 5 gallons of fuel 50 diesel 50 gas or the appropriate fuel for that prop Each prop will have a predetermined pre burn usually a 30 second pre burn Once the team has completed the evolution remaining fuel in each prop will be burned off 33 January 2015 Sequence for firefighting will be e Judges will brief team on arrival to the competition site e All required extinguishers will be recharged Two will be both judged on procedure and timed any others are not judged e Two 2016 cartridge operated extinguishers will be set up for inspections These will be the same for each team Inspections to be based on NFPA 10 requirements e Judges will present the props to the team captain and brief on the simulation Captain will be required to select the team members to conduct each portion of the simulation and decide any specific procedures to follow This is a timed portion of the event
84. l procedures Taking team under un supported ground b Poor fire control procedures Taking team past fire see guidelines for distances KILLING TEAM MEMBERS DUE TO a Poor ground control procedures b Poor fire control procedures Scaling loose onto team member having timbers fall onto team etc Travel past fire and have fire advance onto team sealing wrong side first etc BARRICADES SEALS GROUND SUPPORT Make seals airtight Captain to check and ensure seals are air tight At least 3 nails across top and down both sides Simulated muck on bottom Install facilities for testing atmosphere on Check and scale area opposite side of seal Fire probes to be installed on fire seals only Before doing ground control or seals sound and scale area with scaling bar Support bad ground Merits issued for doing ground control as well as quality of work Installing proper supports Merits issued for understanding and installing supports asked for VENTILATION Test for gas conditions Gas testing at each intersection to enable accurate assessment of gas conditions in mine Inspect fan when necessary Check to ensure fan is running power on not damaged etc Check air flows Airflow testing at each intersection to enable accurate assessment of airflow conditions in mine Correct gas evaluation Understanding the conditions based on the gas readings Correct air flow
85. l the team that correct the most bugs will be the winner If a tie still exists revert to the exam score If a tie still exists the team to complete the exam in the shortest time will be the winner Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the team member that has the highest merits in the practical test shall be declared winner If a tie still exists the member with the highest exam score will be the winner If a tie still exists then the fastst time to complete will be the winner Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method 82 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION Benchman Practical test TEAM DATE MAXIMUM MERIT IS 30 POINTS Possible MERITS ge Merits Bugs to be identified Pass test Fit for use Subtotal 30 Exam Score 20 TOTAL MERITS 50 JUDGE 83 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION U G BENCHMAN TEAM EXAM PRACTICAL TOTAL MERITS PLACING ties will be broken 84 January 2015 E TCHEWAN sme ORGANIZING THE COMPETITION BACKGROUND The SMA annual emergency response competition is typically held the first Saturday in June All member mines in the province are entitled to send one team to represent their property The usual breakdown of teams is 10 12 underground teams and 5 7 surfac
86. ll Remember there are two underground mines identical in looks and there are two separate First Aid problems Underground and Surface You will see from the attached plan that there are two separate departure points from Lock Up one to First Aid and one to the Field Problem When you take your team to the First Aid problem remember to have the extra team member beside you at all times Do not allow anyone to talk to the team members who will also have been advised not to talk to anyone Upon completion of the First Aid scenario escort you team to Fire Fighting If this is the team s final event your duties are now complete However if you team has not yet completed the Field Problem take them back to lock up and pick them up again at the prescribed time Once you have escorted your team to their final event your duties may be complete Check with the Guide Coordinator Marshall to ensure you are no longer required Return your radio to the Auditor s office and sign the return sheet There will be Security personnel at each entrance to Lock up Guides will not be allowed into the Lock up area Please report to Lock up identify yourself and ask for your team Lead them to the scheduled event It is a good idea to check in with judges of your team s next event 15 minutes prior to start and ask if they will be ready for you or if they are running late This way we won t have teams out of Lock up and standing around waiting to co
87. lunteers who make up the sub committee a chairman should be selected Usually the most experienced volunteer is selected One of his duties will be to set up a date and location for the first meeting Due to travel of committee members the night before the next month s regular meeting is usually chosen The SMA office can help if a meeting room needs to be booked or if special equipment is needed Using the Check Sheet Assigning Duties The first duty of the sub committee is to review the contents of the Competition Guideline Manual to ensure that it remains current Changes to the manual must be developed and distributed to all SMA sites by the Annual General Meeting in February The chair of the committee should arrange to have blank copies of the developed form for each member The check sheet should be utilized to assign duties to each member Identifying Time Line Issues Once all duties have been assigned time limits should be identified The check sheet has been set up in a time line fashion but all categories should be checked to verify that nothing has been missed Event coordinators and judges should be contacted shortly after the first meeting so that they can be confirmed and start their job duties as soon as possible This will also allow time to look for alternates should one of the chosen coordinators not be able to help at the competition 87 January 2015 Contacting possible Event Coordinators Event coordinators have be
88. m with highest merits finishes first in each problem Transfer aggregate points to next sheet 54 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION OVERALL UNDERGROUND MINE PROBLEM TEAM AWARDED POINTS MINE PROBLEM 1 AWARDED POINTS MINE PROBLEM 2 TOTAL POINTS PLACING OVERALL AGGREGATE Last place 2 points Subsequent placing 2 Team with the most overall aggregate points finishes first In the case of a tie merits from each mine problem to be added together the team with the higher total finishes first 55 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION OVERALL SURFACE TEAM FIRST FIRE PROFICIENCY PRACTICAL FIELD TOTAL OVERALL AID SKILLS PROBLEM AGGREGATE PLACING OVERALL UNDERGROUND TEAM FIRST FIRE PROFICIENCY PRACTICAL FIELD TOTAL OVERALL AID SKILLS PROBLEM AGGREGATE PLACING Total the aggregate scores for each event There will be an overall winner for each category The first and second place team will each receive a trophy In each category the team with the highest total aggregate points will be the winner 56 January 2015 First Aid Score Sheet
89. members of the team practice in their role of team Captain to assist them in understanding all of the complexities the Captain must consider and the pressures on the team leader This will often result in better communication between the team members and Captain during the competition Team Practice 18 January 2015 This is where the real benefit of competitions if found Most first aid training sessions based on following the book and doing what the manual says for the injury that is being practiced that day This approach is fine and well for practicing a sling or a bandage but does leave a bit to be desired when thinking of the whole person approach to first aid The best form of training for competition is scenario based This approach incorporates the basic skills with a scene that requires consideration of many outside factors The patient s wounded hand can no longer be your only concern or focus of attention This develops experience in dealing with complicated situations There are only 2 ways to develop this type of experience One is to be at the scene of many injuries The other is to be well prepared and trained through scenarios The basis for all training for first aid in emergency response teams is the Standard OHS Level First Aid Course This program and all of its basic principles are captured in the manual First Aid Reference Guide FARG and the Intermediate First Aid Medical First Responder guide A clear u
90. ment Representative 8 35 PM Introduce the First Aid Coordinator and presentations Surface Underground 8 45 PM Introduction of the Fire Coordinator and presentations Surface Underground 8 55 PM Introduction of the Proficiency Coordinator and presentations Surface Underground 9 05 PM Introduction of the Practical Skills Coordinator and presentations Surface Underground 9 15 PM Introduction of the Surface Coordinator and presentations Surface 9 20 PM Introduction of the Underground Coordinator and presentations Underground 9 25 PM Introduction of SMA Safety Committee Chairperson and Competition Marshall to present the runner up and Overall winner Surface Underground 9 30 PM Team photo opportunity 10 00 PM Dance to start 92 January 2015 Jobs Before the Competition Schedule Generic schedules have been developed for different numbers of competing teams located in the Forms section of this manual but it may be necessary to develop a new schedule This duty should be assigned as soon as all competing teams have been confirmed that they will be participating in the competition Fuel for Fires A 50 50 gasoline diesel mixture is required Each team requires a maximum of 15 gallons of this mixture 3 props at 5 gallons per prop When in Saskatoon the Exhibition Grounds will supply the necessary fuel When in Regina the SMA sub committee will arrange fuel delivery in SMA owned tanks Fi
91. mpete or judges waiting for teams to arrive The single most important thing to remember is that there must be no dialogue between the team members and anyone else You will be provided with an SMA cap which will identify you as an official to the Lock up Security personnel This will also enable you to receive complimentary food and drinks from the concession booth There will be a Guides meeting scheduled on the Friday afternoon before the competition and any questions that have not been answered can be asked at this time A physical walk through of the facility will be done and routes to each event will be reviewed Once again thanks for all your help in making this competition a success 122 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN 1 MINING ASSOCIATION Helper Casualty Duties Firstly many thanks for volunteering your time to be a helper or casualty it is very much appreciated On the day prior to the competition there will be a meeting held that you need to attend Typically this is held at 2 00 while the teams are writing the exam The location will be communicated to you or your team coach prior to the meeting date At this meeting all event coordinators are present and will choose casualties needed for their particular events Once you are designated as a casualty for an event you will need to meet with the coordinator for your event to be briefed on your role If there are more volunteers than there are casualties
92. nderstanding of these manuals will be critical to your success during the competition But this will not be the only studying to attain success in the first aid event This manual will help to upgrade your basic skill We will be covering things such as making a load and go decision We will set out the criteria for load and go later in this portion of the guidelines Regular practice should aim at welding the individuals into a team No team can hope to compete successfully if they leave their training until a month or so before the competition The assistance of competition minded instructors and lay persons is very valuable in training They can set or help set the scenario critique the work done and point out improvements required by the team Staging Competitions will be conducted on as practical a level as possible The ability of the competing teams should be tested under conditions as realistic as possible The ideal goal is to present a problem to a team that is so completely and thoroughly simulated that verbal and written prompts are only necessary to explain such things as weather condition time of day etc Teams should be prepared to deal with multiple casualty incidents Team Briefing Before each team enters the scenario either the Event Coordinator will brief them The team will be provided with any information that is deemed necessary This may include a description of the scene and will include information that is not s
93. ne the weighting and points to be awarded in each category See attached judge sheets for the above Merits will be determined using the following formula Total merits from the 4 above categories Merits Each mine problem is scored independently from the other Once the aggregates are assigned the aggregates are totaled to determine the overall placing Once this placing is determined the aggregate scores are doubled for the overall scoring e Example There are 8 teams competing The winner of the event highest merits will receive 16 points the second place team will receive 14 points Overtime in the Mock Mine Problem will carry a severe demerit of 500 points and the team will be stopped from proceeding BRIEFING OF THE MINE PROBLEM a Atthe Briefing Center the Coordinator will be given the mine problems and three copies of each mine plan The Coordinator will have 30 minutes to digest the problems prepare his her and the Captain s plans and prepare strategy for the rescue operations At this point he she will assume the position of the mine manager and briefing officer and will be in charge of the entire operation b When the team arrives at the briefing area they may get out from under oxygen if desired The Coordinator will brief the team and answer any questions that the Captain or team members may have He will instruct the team of its duties and the work that is to be performed in the mine d Team briefing is pa
94. needed the remaining people from the group will be assigned as a helper for an event This role will also be discussed during the meeting For the most part the helper is assigned the role of clearing out and resetting the props between teams This is also a very important role The event coordinators typically take the helpers and casualties through the event to ensure the roles are clear On the day of the competition you will need to be present prior to the first team in the draw until the end of the day Confirm these times with the event coordinator during the meeting the day prior There is an expectation to have the same casualty for all teams to ensure consistency in the role All helpers and casualties are expected to wear PPE during the event while conducting the assigned tasks The minimum PPE required is a hard hat safety glasses and CSA approved footwear Event coordinators will advise all involved if there is anything else that may be required They will also advise if a risk assessment was performed and the outcome showed no need for PPE Once again thanks for all your help in making this competition a success 123 January 2015 x TERRE anion Event Winners amp Trophy Presentations Updated Dec 07 R S EVENT A COORDINATOR VERIFICATION Surface Norcan Fluid Surface Underground First Aid Sask Assoc of Belinda Mitchell Runner Up Optometrists Underground First Aid St John
95. o proceed to the next scheduled task Score Sheets Upon completion of an event score sheets shall be copied by the Liaisons Two copies will be made and supplied to the auditors as frequently as possible The originals will then be returned to the event judges The SMA office administrator has helped out in the past gathering score sheets from each Event Coordinator Verifying Event Winners Event Coordinators will keep a running tally of how their event is progressing At the end of the competition event judges and the coordinator will meet to determine event standings Once verified the event coordinator will be asked to write down the event winner and runner up and then sign the Winners form found in the Forms section of this manual 101 January 2015 Judge Duties Building Coordinator coordinate the building of both mock mines assign builders to any other job requiring carpentry type work ensure that the required number of builders show up pass out SMA purchased gift to each builder check with event coordinators as to special building considerations ensure that mines are built to size and are consistent with coordinators map provide advice and expertise to builders who may not be familiar with building of the mines Donning Bench judges must attend the Friday Judge s meeting guides will deliver the team to the bench at the appropriate time allow teams a few minutes to get personal gear together identify who captain
96. ock Treatment for each worker in the mine some form of shock control Secure patient in stretcher Ensure all patients are fully secured when in transport Captain to ensure patient s physical and emotional condition and apparatus at reasonable intervals Captain is to double check prior to movement and at reasonable intervals during transport At the very least should be each time team rest is done Can be delegated to other team member but reported to Captain Inform Coordinator of condition and treatment of patient Coordinator must be informed of the conditions of all workers and what treatment was given Should be asap SAFETY OF WORKERS Ensuring worker safety from a Bad atmosphere All steps taken to ensure that no worker is exposed to bad air b Bad ground conditions All ground support is in place prior to taking a worker past bad ground Taking into unknown areas Teams must explore all areas prior to taking a worker into them d Removing from place of safety and exposing them to a hazard Teams must not take a worker from safe refuge if there are possibilities of encountering a hazard after doing so Perform work that would improve the safety of the worker Any work that will undoubtedly improve the safety of the worker This is not awarded for removing from the mine Locate missing workers Proportionate merits awarded per worker located Bring out workers
97. of the Guidelines The purpose of these guidelines is to provide consistency in judging competing scoring and training for the competition Purpose of the Competition e To highlight the skills required to perform rescue operations in a mining environment e motivate the participants to train intensively until the use of respiratory protective equipment emergency tools firefighting and First Aid CPR procedures become second nature e encourage team members to practice standard and precise teamwork until each member of the team is thoroughly familiar with their role when responding to an emergency e To evaluate and compare the effectiveness and quality of the Emergency Response Program and to allow rescue personnel to exchange information and ideas in regard to mine rescue e Give instructors the opportunity to observe the members of their team in a stressful situation which is as close as it can be without being a real emergency response situation e Allow teams to meet members of other teams who they may be involved with in a real emergency response situation e Provide instructors with further means of networking Educate the public 6 January 2015 In order to maintain the security of the events teams to be in lock up at the start of the day Any team member that is noted talking to someone other than a team member or the guide when not in lock up during the day there will be 500 demerits issued to the fi
98. oordinator and Escort Practical Skills Coordinators surface and U G and Escorts Competition Marshall and Escort VVVVVVVVVVV 2 Skirted awards tables 32 long are set up at the front adjacent to the podium 3 VIP special guests reserved seating are determined prior to the banquet This will include Retired SMA Safety Committee members Casualties 4 Competition judges will have assigned tables Event volunteers will have assigned tables 6 8 x24 stage riser is required for the band The location is determined for each facility If appropriate black drape the front of the stage area 7 Acoat check area will be supplied by the facility Table Nameplates All tables will be marked with the mining company names Assigned tables will be marked with the names of the guests or volunteers i e Department of Labour Member of Parliament Company name judges volunteers etc 90 January 2015 Facility Setup Requirements Table cloths Forest Green Napkins Gold Glasses Water and Wine Table decorations Yes Tables to be set prior to 18 00hrs SMA to set up the table nameplates Sound system There will be no smoking within the auditorium a e Menu The buffet selection will be determined from the menu list that is available for each banquet facility The buffet should consist of salads vegetables two entrees potatoes deserts and tea and coffee One red and one white wine will be placed at each table of
99. or each step that was then missed Each step of the recharge is worth 1 merit There will be no verbal communication between team members during recharge Each team is to provide their own recharge tools a second scale and funnel will be provided on the grounds Judges must be informed of their need prior to the team s time to compete Inspections will be done by the designated team members on two one each 20lb cartridge operated dry chemical extinguishers All inspections will be based on the requirements of 10 and the judges will determine the number of items per extinguisher that need to be identified Merits will be given for identifying each pre planned item as deficient The team with the highest total merits will be declared the winner Merits will be determined using the following formula Total merits per team Merits Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the team that performs the extinguisher recharge in the fastest time will be declared the winner Fastest time is derived using the slower of the two times per team Each placing within this event shall be reconciled using this method 35 January 2015 Fire Training Safety Plan Conducting live fire training is an effective way to teach different techniques for using a hand portable fire extinguisher However while the training fires are controlled the evolution is still using live fire and there is always the possibility of injury By following this plan
100. or stretcher 5 150 foot ropes 12 6 Edge Softeners 6 Rescue harnesses 6 Lanyards 8 Pulleys 12 Carabiners 1 Brake Rack 1 Belay System tandem prusik with LRH or 540 belay 6 Anchor Straps 6 Assorted lengths of webbing from 2 metres 5 metres 6 8mm prusiks 2 Spinal collars Tie Breaking Criteria In the event of a tie the determining factor will be time and if a tie still exists the team with the highest number of merits within the Discipline heading of the score sheets will be declared winner 12 January 2015 lt SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION Proficiency Event PROFICIENCY COMPETITION All judges and casualties are to be briefed on required actions and guidelines prior to competition The Proficiency Competition is made up of the following components e Written Test e Bench Test e Practical Gas Test Determination of the overall winner of this event shall be done by adding merits from each portion of the Proficiency Competition shown above The team with the highest total merits will be awarded first place Written Test A written exam will be given the day before the competition Each team member will write a 30 question examination pertaining to Mine Rescue Procedures Mine Rescue Equipment Gas Testing and First Aid A minimum of 5 questions from each category will be asked Resource materials for this examination will be obtained from the
101. point 2 point 2 point 2 point ailure to retreat if out of chemical ailure to watch for flashback Failure to blow down extinguisher after use Misc to be used at judges discretion m c ct E d DI v ct D zh 3 E o c i 2 3 3 w Lo D wn c DI 5 c a 130 77 January 2015 5 SASKATCHEWAN Y MINING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION Recharge Sequence Invert extinguisher and open nozzle to clear dry chemical from hose and relieve all pressure remaining in the shell Put extinguisher in upright position and place hose back into normal position Place nozzle back into the holder and insert safety pin remove cartridge guard and spent cartridge Po 2 yes 4 yes Remove the fill cap slowly and bleed off any residual pressure 5 x Place funnel into fill opening and fill extinguisher to rated capacity with dry chemical Clean the fill opening threads and gasket sealing surface of the shell yes Clean threads and gasket on the fill cap 7 yes m If fill cap has red indicator stem pull down to reset before installing cap e ves Operate the puncture lever to make sure the lever works freely insert yes safety pin Remove the safety shipping cap from the replacement cartridge and weigh the cartridge Weight must be within 1 2 ounce of the weight stamped on the ca
102. poor ground areas Prior to any work such as timbers or seals sounding and scaling is required Sounding only in heavy smoke DISCIPLINE Team members to follow Captains signals promptly Straightforward Team discipline Teams following captain commands without undue discussions Indecision by Captain or team members Captain has clear understanding of task to be completed changing plan half way through would lose merits Unnecessary talking Team members discussing issues not related to problem Distraction to team Captain maintains care and control of team The split members of the team can travel no more than three intersections apart at any time but must remain in sight of the Captain 106 January 2015 Control of Fire or other Emergency CONTROL OF FIRES Extinguish small fire Full merits if small fire extinguished Captain to check if fire is out Captain to check and ensure fire is out cool Seal or totally control large fire Full merits if large fire completely controlled All sides sealed etc Seal or extinguish fire without unnecessary delay Captain handles the fire to his her ability immediately If permission required for work to be done this is not avoiding fire but part of handling without delay Erecting seal too near or far from fire Endangering team members Follow guidelines for distances Endangering team members due to a Poor ground contro
103. re Permit The Fire Fighting coordinator has arranged for this in past years Typically the permit is obtained by calling the Fire Department in the city where the competition is taking place at least three weeks before competition date The Department Chief will direct the Fire Fighting Coordinator to the contact person at that department This will also allow any potential problems to be recognized by the Department Chief Trophies A current list of trophy sponsors is located in the Forms section of this guide Radios Radios are essential for communication between the marshal event coordinators and the SMA sub committee The sub committee must determine how many radios are needed and then approach a supplier to either donate or rent the radios The Competition sub committee has purchased Talk about style radios to be stored for use year to year Recommend storing at the SMA office with stop watches Radios will be stored with no batteries new batteries are required each year 93 January 2015 Selection of Building Coordinator Building of the mock mines is a large task and there are a number of very experienced personnel The subcommittee should select a suitable candidate A building coordinator s responsibility list has been developed The building coordinator s main function is to provide direction and expertise to the designated mock mine builders and to ensure that both mines are built to the event coordinator s specifications
104. re involved with the competition shall be invited to the Banquet as guests of the SMA e SMA recommends that all volunteers are made aware of their own company s payment policy before accepting this role 111 January 2015 E Saskarcuewauy Nomination of Retired MINING ASSOCIATION Mine Rescue Member An opportunity exists with our annual SMA Emergency Skills Competition to recognize members of our provincial Emergency Response program who have resigned from active service To recognize a retiree a site can nominate a long serving team member to be recognized by his peers in this industry at our annual showcase event The MC will call all identified members to the front say a few words of thanks and the Safety chair can give each member a plaque of recognition from the SMA To meet the minimum criteria the retiree should e Have served as an active team member for a minimum of 10 consecutive years e Have been active to within the past year The companies are to identify potential personnel from their property submit a brief letter of accomplishments include a photo and package everything in time for the SMA AGM At the AGM safety meeting the committee wil review and endorse the candidates The committee would then have approximately 3 months to order plaques and update the MC speaker notes Each company will pay the fees for the plaque and be responsible to book a seat at the banquet for this person 112 Janua
105. res 100 per man b Poor fire control procedures 100 per man BARRICADES SEALS GROUND SUPPORT Make seals airtight Install facilities for testing atmosphere on opposite side of seal Check and scale area before install Support bad ground Installing proper supports VENTILATION Test for gas conditions Percentage of complete vs missed Inspect fan when necessary Check air flows Percentage of complete vs missed Correct gas evaluation Correct air flow evaluation Proper use of testing devices Erect airlock or safety seal Changing ventilation before knowing the effect of the change Ventilate in front of seal Restore ventilation where required Other 74 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION TEAM TIME TOTAL MERITS ANSUL RECHARGE SEQUENCE 1 Invert the extinguisher and open nozzle to clear dry chemical from hose and relieve all pressure remaining in the shell Put extinguisher in upright position and place hose back into normal position Remove cartridge guard and spent cartridge Remove the fill cap slowly and bleed off any residual pressure Place funnel into fill opening and fill extinguisher to rated capacity with dry chemical Clean the fill opening threads and gasket seating surface of the shell Clean threads and gaskets on the fill cap If fill cap has re
106. riate ankle support Fire retardant long sleeve clothing Gloves palms must be leather or synthetic leather Eye protection All team members must have an identifying number on sleeve 1 6 The event coordinator will be responsible for developing the problem and ensuring that equipment lists are sent to all teams This list will be a minimum required to complete the problem and teams may bring extra gear if they wish All teams will be responsible for supplying all equipment for the competition The scenarios will be developed in such a way that the teams will be able to use their own equipment and will not be subjected to specialized or unfamiliar gear However the teams must be familiar with all of their equipment and know all applications The event coordinator will be available for any questions on equipment To prevent any preconceived ideas of what the scenario will be or potential discrepancies in diagrams and written outlines of the scenario no information pertaining to the scenario will be given out prior to the competition All teams will be on a level playing field and must address the scene as if they were rolling up to a real emergency Each team captain will receive a 3 minute briefing on the problem where they may ask questions and view the scene The captain will then have 2 minutes to brief his team on the problem At this point the head judge will blow the whistle and time will start This event has a wide range of possibili
107. rt of the mine problem Once briefing is complete the team will proceed directly to the Mine Entrance 41 January 2015 THE MINE ENTRANCE The six man team and Coordinator will report to the Coordinator Judge The Captain will present his instruments to the team Coordinator for examination The team may then examine mine entrances and report conditions to the Coordinator The Coordinator should then issue final instructions and advise the Captain to proceed The 6 man may be advised to get out of oxygen and remain with the Coordinator The five man team will sign the board tag in and synchronize watches The Captain will make his final check of team members before proceeding into the mine The 6 man is not an active member of the team when the team enters the mine but may be used in the event of injury or medical illness to one of the regular team members He will perform duties as assigned by the Coordinator or as assigned by the event coordinator Duties may include assisting Coordinator with record keeping attending to patients as they are brought out of the mine or taking the place of regular team members THE COORDINATOR S CONTROL CENTRE The Coordinator will operate from the control centre where all communications to the underground can be funneled Based on the Captain s reports and the reports of other teams who may be underground or on surface the Coordinator should be in a position to appraise the team Captain of all data r
108. rtridge Judge must be informed of the cartridge weight and scale weight of the cartridge 10 Bs Ensure puncture pin is fully retracted and screw the full cartridge onto Y the receiver until tight Replace the cartridge guard making sure you don t cut the hose also 11 yes P making sure the guide forks inside the guard fits overthe cartridge Attach visual inspection seal through puncture lever and over hose and 12 yes confiner or through the safety and around cartridge receiver Clean extinguisher E Record date of recharge on the tag attached to the extinguisher NEN JUDGE 78 January 2015 4 D SASKATCHEWAN Y MINING 5 ASSOCIATION ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION TEAM Inspection Criteria Applicable bug to be identified Possible Merits The equipment is in its designated place and its 1 operating instructions face outward 1 Access to the fire extinguisher is not restricted 1 Operating instructions are legible 1 Any seals of tamper indicators are not broken missing or in need of replacement il Pressure gauge or indicating devices if provided are in the operable range of position 1 There is no evidence of corrosion or physical damage Total 6 JUDGE 79 January 2015 SASKATCHEWAN yt MINING ASSOCIATION U G Bench Technician For 2015 this event does not count
109. ry 2015 Template for 4 k SM P MINING Nomination of Retired TT Mine Rescue Member Criteria met Minimum 10 years active in mine rescue Resigned from mine rescue within past year Nominated by Submit application to Brad Sigurdson bsigurdson saskmining ca NAME Biography here 113 January 2015 MINING ASSOCIATION person of the year criteria eum Emergency Response 5 Each year the SMA Safety committee accepts nominations for the Emergency Response Person of the year Nominations are to be submitted prior to the AGM where the Safety committee will review all nominations and select the successful recipient With the incorporation of recognizing retired team members at the banquet this would be an appropriate time to develop criteria for the nomination of an applicant While developing a clear list of requirements would be almost impossible some sample criteria to qualify for nominations are e Longstanding Emergency Response team member e Actively involved in emergency preparedness in the community Active in developing and training new emergency response members e Continued involvement in the emergency response program at site as a team member trainer command center member etc e Any other involvement that is considered over and above the regular duties of an emergency response member This would require some work at the time of application that would h
110. s cover down Face piece lens up 1 Close cover of apparatus case 2 Check turnaround maintenance tag Report to 2 Captain 3 Check harness extend straps check Sentinel Turn apparatus over back plate down 1 Disconnect waist strap and extend straps 4 Remove cover place on case Visual inspection 1 5 Check bayonet connections and hoses Visually check components ensure absorbent canister is 1 full 6 Perform high pressure leak test Note proper low pressure alarms 2 7 Remove coolant canister lid insert ice Replace coolant canister lid report to Captain 2 8 Replace BG4 cover Face piece Test 9 Inspect face piece extend straps Anti fog if necessary Function wiper and clean face piece 2 10 Remove center connector place in ice bag Clear the bench of items not required Place in BG4 1 Qet Under Oxygen Don BG4 adjust and tighten straps 1 2 Check center connector O ring connect face piece to hoses 2 13 Don face piece and check seal Check inhalation and exhalation valves 2 14 Open bottle valve Operate bypass Remove sentinel from holder adequate Complete visual inspection of team members Captain to note sentinel pressure 15 Captain to verbally confirm face piece seal 16 Vice captain to check captain Total field test merits Judge 69 January 2015 240 Revolution FIELD TEST Team Member
111. sible Merits Comments PRIOR TO ENTERING MINE Captain to properly report to Coordinator Captain to check conditions at mine openings if unknown Fence off or guard mine openings Record team name and entry time All team members to tag tag out Set or synchronize watches clocks Coordinator to brief Captain and Captain to confirm plan of operation Captain to check team before entering mine Ensure team check amp O2 pressures Discipline at mine entrance DURING RECOVERY WORK Mapping and record keeping by Captain Coordinator to properly record information or keep log Coordinator to advise or assist Captain on corporate decisions Coordinator demonstrates control of the team Notify Coordinator of completion of an important task Notify Coordinator of important or changing conditions found in the mine Failure of Captain to get permission to change ventilation seal large fire or perform other work that requires corporate decisions 100 Failure of Captain or Coordinator to perform task when directed 200 DEBRIEFING Captain to give an adequate final report Mine examined where required See mine plan for specifics Coordinator to make an accurate final assessment of the problem Coordinator to recommend procedures that would benefit the next team Other Overtime 500 Total Possible Total Awarded
112. ssment unless the patients condition is grave enough that it requires immediate intervention i e impaired airway deadly bleed etc Apply O2 if required It is often pointless to sit and put a splint on a patient s leg while he she is in serious condition and the Golden Hour ticks away Your assessment will be critical in determining which will do the patient more harm moving his injured leg or delaying his transportation to medical care Basic criteria for a load and go are as follows e Inadequate or absent breathing that cannot be quickly relieved by methods such as abdominal thrust suction Respiratory distress that is not immediately relieved by oxygen Cardiac Arrest Altered level of consciousness Uncontrolled or severe bleeding Signs and symptoms of severe shock Significant chest injury Severe medical problems poisoning allergic reaction etc Severe burns Femur fracture to one leg if circulation is impaired or femur fractures to both legs Pelvic Fracture Head Injury with unconsciousness decreasing level of consciousness or where there is a penetrating wound to the head Unequal pupils e Your gut feeling If the patients condition seems worse than it should be for the injuries that you have found you may want to think about a load and go Note Because a baseline history SAMPLE and vital signs are necessary to evaluate on going patient care you must complete these before loading for transport Mus
113. st 5 Abdomen 5 Hips 5 Legs 5 Shock s management 10 Protect Personal belongings 5 Monitor vitals 5 Ongoing Care 20 Over all patient care 200 27 January 2015 e Task Complete Comments Merits Demerits Radio Check 5 Nature of Call 5 Location 5 Number of Injured 5 Additional Resources Requested 20 Information Updates 60 i e changes in patient status Totals 100 0 28 January 2015 e Teams will be assessed 10 demerits for each safety infraction Multiple instances of the same infraction will result in multiple demerit assessments A maximum of 200 demerits may be assessed by this judge Description of Infraction Infractions Demerits Failure to remove all hazards Failure to change gloves between casualties Straps hanging from board or basket Failure to use pocket mask Rescuer walking off scene backward without a guide Oxygen bottle left standing Pocket mask re used Rescuer steps over casualty Rescuer carries or passes equipment over casualty Other infractions Total Demerits 200 0 29 January 2015 e Comments Merits Demerits Team Approach Teamwork Good Fair None 60 Delegation Good Fair None 60 Communication Good Fair None 60 Scene Survey
114. t be done on all patients before the scene is called or demerits will be assessed accordingly Therefore the SAMPLE and vitals can be done in the staging area An unresponsive patient will not be able to give you a history rescuers should make sure to look for medical alert information or ask bystanders at the scene but you will still get a baseline set of vitals For competition purposes a secondary Head to Toe examination is not required if the patient meets the Load and Go criteria You will be judged on the Head to Toe examination for any other patient Note In real life incidents with Load and Go patients a secondary Head to Toe assessment would be completed enroute to advanced medical facility e Complete a patient history if the patient is responsive you will ask them several questions using the acronym S A M P L E If the patient is unresponsive you will look for medical alert 22 January 2015 information and question bystanders and other patients to as much information as possible about your patients history Assess vital signs Take and record the time taken At least two sets of vital signs are required for each patient e Level of consciousness eye verbal motor e Rate and quality of respiration s e Rate and quality of the pulse e Skin condition and temperature Complete a secondary head to toe examination When you have done the secondary exam you can treat non life threatening injuries i e splintin
115. tashCorp Lanigan am 3 5 9 40 am a i dt 1 2 1 4 Agrium Ge 0 2 35 10 10 ee 8 00 8 50 9 20 3 15 pm Mosaic Esterhazy K2 i r 1 i d 9 10 i d Cameco Rabbit Lake 1 10 pm 1 20 2 35 pm 1 40 pm 3 35 pm 3 5 pm 7 30 am 8 20 am 8 50 am 4 00 pm Agrium 2 8 45 PotashCorp Allan 3 00 pm E 3 30 pm 4 25 pm 10 45 am 7 00 am 7 45 8 25 5 05 Cameco Rabbit Lake Surface Teams Surface Practical To Lock Up Gas Test Surface Surface Finish Guides Problem Skills First Aid Fire Time 8 00 am Westmoreland Coal 7 15 am 10 15 am 9 10 am 11 30 am 8 50 am 6 45 am 12 00 pm Areva McClean Lake Estevan 10 40 am 9 00 am Areva McClean Lake 8 15 am 12 15 pm 10 10 am 11 00 am 9 20 am 9 50 am 12 40 pm Cameco Key Lake 7 30 am Westmoreland Coal 9 30 am 11 15 am 8 25 am 12 30 pm 8 05 am 7 10 am 1 00 pm Mosaic Belle Plaine Poplar River 10 15 am 11 40 am 7 55 PotashCorp Patience 10 45 am 9 15 am 9 40 am 6 30 am 11 50 am 7 35 am 12 10 pm PotashCorp Patience Lake 11 30 am Lake Cameco Key Lake 12 00 pm 8 15 8 40 am 6 00 am 10 15am 10 45am 12 45pm Westmoreland Coal 11 05 am Estevan 6 40 am Mosaic Belle Plaine 1 15 pm 6 15 am 7 20 am 9 30 am 7 00 am 8 00 am 2 00 pm Westmoreland Coal 8 20 am Poplar River 11 Underground teams 2 mock mines 6 Surface teams Start time 5 45 AM
116. te check by Captain of each man During team checks captain to ensure individually that each member and the and his apparatus apparatus are ready to continue TEAM SAFETY Endangering team by excessive rushing Any time a team appears to be rushing to the point of a hazard Ideally the team should be corrected and merits lost so that no team member is hurt during competition Team members not linked together in smoke While traveling in smoke a team is to be linked This can be holding hands linked by the stretcher or lanyards Lanyards can be fixed length SRL type or PROCEDURES Distribute work among team All heavy workloads to be split up Timbering stretcher carries sandbagging etc Fence off hazardous areas Teams to use site procedures for fencing off areas Any time an area is possible hazard to another team or worker must be fenced After hazard controlled normal fence can be used Erecting improper fence Normal fence where Hazardous should have been used Change stretcher bearers at reasonable intervals Periodically need to change stretcher bearers Captain to examine completed work Captain to double check all work done by team post seal first aid etc Misuse or abuse of equipment Dropping breaking damaging tools or equipment Screwdriver as chisel etc Captain or Vice to give proper and distinct signals by horn hands etc Captain vice giving improper signals Check and scale in
117. ties and may involve but will not be limited to the following e Gas detection Hazardous materials involvement Confined spaces High angle rescue First aid skills Fire extinguishment Victim Entrapment Breathing Apparatus use The event coordinator will assume that all equipment has been maintained as per manufacturer specification and applicable regulations or standards Certification of operability or maintenance will not be required The problem requires that the equipment be present and that the applications of the equipment are correct Example gas detector is present and team member demonstrates proper use and can explain what is being tested Proof of calibration is not required but the member should verbalize that a bump test and fresh air test was completed 11 January 2015 Due to the exposure of team members to potential harm all judges have the right to stop any operations that are considered unsafe Unsafe acts will be marked as demerits and the time clock will not stop The head judge will give reason in a timely manner as to why the operation was stopped and that a new approach will have to be considered The scoring will be based on the merit system The team with the highest total merits will be declared the winner SMA Surface Field Event Minimum Equipment List 4 Breathing Apparatus 2 Gas Detectors with a minimum of 20 feet of hose 3 or 4 gas 1 Basket Stretcher 1 Spine board 1 Litter Bridle f
118. tment and is not permitted to return to lock up or have communication with the team The spare member is to accompany and stay with the guide at all times when out of lock up Under no circumstance is the spare member to communicate with any person other than the guide 8 January 2015 o D D Qualifications Surface Teams All team members must be holders of valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificates Members must possess the necessary skills for performing rope rescue firefighting search and rescue fire extinguisher use and maintenance All team members must have had medical examinations for physical fitness within the twelve months preceding the competition Proof of the most recent medical must be delivered to the bench judges when the team reports for the bench test Underground Team Composition Each team shall consist of six competent mine rescue persons and one Coordinator All 7 members will write the exam 6 members are required for Fire Fighting Practical Skills and First Aid events Team members 1 6 will be involved in the Bench Test Team members will enter the mine for the Mock Mine Problem with the Coordinator directing the team The 6 person can be used as directed by the judges or Coordinator Qualifications Underground Teams All team members except the Coordinator must be a holder of valid Mine Rescue Standard First Aid and CPR certificates If the coordinator is to be used in the first ai
119. towards the team overall scoring but a winner will be determined and announced at the awards ceremony Each team will designate the member to participate in this event It can be any member from 1 7 but the Captain will need to identify who the participant is to the judge of the Practical Skill judges when arriving to that event The Benchman Competition is made up of the following components e Written Test e Practical test Determination of the overall winner of this event shall be done by adding merits from each portion of the event shown above The competitor with the highest total merits will be awarded first place All judges and casualties are to be briefed on required actions and guidelines prior to competition Resource materials for this event will be obtained from the Biomarine user manual or the Draeger BG4 user manual Teams will be divided in 2015 as follows BioMarine 240R Draeger BG4 Cameco Cigar Lake Agrium Cameco McArthur River PotashCorp Allan Cameco Rabbit Lake PotashCorp Cory Mosaic Colonsay Mosaic Esterhazy K1 Mosaic Esterhazy K2 PotashCorp Lanigan PotashCorp Rocanville WRITTEN TEST A written exam will be given as part of the competition Each member will write a 20 question examination pertaining to Mine Rescue Breathing Apparatus specific to the apparatus used at the site Teams will write this exam during the first portion of the event The member will be stopped after 20 minutes t
120. ualties Straps hanging from board or basket Failure to use packet mask Rescuer walking off scene backward without guide Oxygen bottle left standing Pocket mask re used Rescuer steps over casualty Rescuer carries or passes equipment over casualty Other infractions TOTAL 60 January 2015 TEAM ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION BENCH TESTING AND SUPPLIES DATE Start time of bench test Finish time of bench test Total time of bench test Merit points deduct 1 point per each minute over 20 Possible MERITS TOTAL Have necessary qualifications Mine Rescue Certificate valid First Aid Certificate where applicable Medical 14 2 man Hand in stretcher checklist 5 8 for stretcher list 2 for accuracy Examine auxiliary back up breathing equipment Examine gas testing devices 10 5 for electronic 5 for tube Check supplies and equipment by the captain 5 Required personal equipment Hardhat safety boots long sleeves 18 3 man identifying number miner s belt cap lamp Captain and vice to have signal devices Members carrying a lanyard or SRL to check this equipment 132 See Draeger BG4 or BioPak 240R Field Test Score sheet total Total 190 Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3 61 January 2015 ANNUAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMPETITION

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