Mining Terminology and Mine Rescue Operations

Flashcards about mining terminology and mine rescue operations.

Mining terminology

May need to be adapted to suit your team's needs due to the diversity of minerals, ores, and mining techniques.

roof

In salt mines, the term "back" should be changed to __.

ventilation

Rescue teams are usually needed to go into the mine to assess and reestablish after a fire, explosion, or flood.

command center

Report these conditions to the __ if ventilation controls have been destroyed or altered.

command center

Never alter ventilation without orders from the __.

reestablish ventilation

The command center relies on accurate ventilation assessments to make decisions and instruct teams on how to __.