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Mine Rescue Team 1926 US Bureau of Mines
In the early days of the Bureau of Mines, mine rescuers were called "helmet men" or "apparatus men." Their chief work was to investigate the cause of a mine disaster as quickly as possible, to assist in the rescue of miners, give first aid, and train miners in first aid and mine rescue techniques. Persons receiving first aid training were instructed and examined in the anatomy of the human body, the treatment of hemorrhage, fractures, burns, and shock, and the transport of wounded persons. Certificates of rescue training were given to persons who passed a physical examination, showed ability to wear breathing apparatus while doing hard labor in atmospheres containing noxious or irrespirable gases, demonstrated their ability to adjust and take care of breathing apparatus, and perform the duties of rescue men. Poisonous gases were a serious danger to rescuers after a mine explosion. Early mine rescue men used the Draeger breathing apparatus imported from Germany, or the Fleuss or "Proto" apparatus imported from England. Development and tests of the Gibbs apparatus were completed by the Bureau of Mines in 1918, and made the United States independent of foreign makers of apparatus. Mining laws in developed countries require trained, properly-equipped mine rescue personnel to be available at all mining operations at both surface and underground mining operations. These personnel make up what is known as a "Mine rescue team". Mine rescue teams must know the procedures used to ...From:markdcatlinViews:0 0ratingsTime:02:49More inEducation

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