Mining Machine Operator how-to

How to Don a Self-Rescuer

Fast donning saves lives.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fast donning saves lives. In short: open; insert; put, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Open the case.

  2. Insert the mouthpiece.

  3. Put on nose clip.

  4. Start breathing.

  5. Put on goggles.

  6. Evacuate by the escapeway.

Safety reminders for mining machine operators

  • Never go under unsupported roof
  • Monitor methane and ventilation
  • Lock out before maintenance
  • Carry and know your self-rescuer

Face · Continuous miner · Roof bolting · Ventilation plan · Methane · Rock dust: see the full mining machine operator glossary.

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