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Initial Training
All Rescue Brigadesmen maintained by any Mine are trained to the required competency by MRS in compliance with the Minerals Act and Regulations, this training adheres to the following schedule:-
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Advanced Course
A 3 day course in advanced mines rescue policies and procedures in order that captains and selected senior brigadesmen are provided with the necessary expertise, through theoretical training, so as to understand the responsibilities and duties required in leading and supervising Rescue teams safely and efficiently.
The objectives are to:
 | ensure that advanced certificate holders have a greater comprehension of mines rescue work in both theoretical and practical aspects |
| provide knowledge of the principles of the modus operandi |
| apprehend the requirements of the Code of Recommendations and Health and Safety Act |
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Rope Rescue Technician
A three day training course prescribed by MRS based on
needs anylised through experience from incidents. Currently two methods are employed to
cater for most types of events, namely:
- electrically driven small hoist with a galvanised steel rope capable of raising or
lowering a safe load of 500kg at an average speed of 6m/min up to a depth of 350 meters
- friction device (pulley system) with a static Kernmantle rope, used in
conjunction with a belay
rope. It is Easy to install and can be used up to depths of 366 meters
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Borehole Training
Following disasters such as floodings and ground collapses where other means of escape is impossible or where rescue operations will be protracted, the Rescue Drilling Unit will be called in to assist
An initial probe hole 165mm in diameter is drilled in order to locate missing or
trapped persons.
Communications and essential services are provided through this hole.
A large hole of 635mm is drilled in close proximity once the persons have been
located. Trained
rescue brigadesmen are then lowered through the hole into the workings by
means of a capsule
to the trapped workers
On an annual basis particular colliery teams are coached and instructed in disaster management techniques. This training takes place down an actual hole and in workings of a mine.
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Basic Ambulance Assistant - BAA
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This company is accredited
by the Health Professions Council of SA to conduct a four week course
comprising modules on Basic Life Support, with emphasis to specific underground trauma,
required during the golden hour. Annual competency based refresher trainings are required. Currently this course is administered by MRS and is available to any person |
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Other Training
Information seminars are presented to a diverse target population and stake holders on fire, explosion, prevention and controls
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Heat Tolerance Test
| A test to determine the tolerance to heat. The test comprises stepping for 1 hour in a climatic controlled chamber at 32o / 34o C after which a rectal temperature is taken to accept (below 39,0o C) or reject a candidate |
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Work Load Test
Work Load Testing represents a realistic but carefully controlled simulation of
the more important physical tasks likely to be encounted underground. The objective is to
provide an assessment procedure based on the ability of a brigadesman, including new recruits,
to perform these tasks within a stipulated time limit (40 Min) wearing a closed circuit
breathing apparatus. In the present context, "physical capability" or "work output"
is defined as the ability to undertake moderate work over extended periods without undue fatigue.
It is an individual test and all component are performed entirely unaided, the components are:
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