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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)

SURVEY OF MINE SAFETY INTERVENTIONS

Thank you for taking the time to complete the Survey of Mine Safety Interventions. This survey is designed to

evaluate the mining industry’s use and awareness of several safety and health interventions developed by the

NIOSH Mining Program. Results will be used to enhance the effectiveness and adoption of these and other tools

to improve the safety and health of those working in underground coal mines. The survey should be completed

only by the Mine Manager or the person responsible for the overall safety and health of workers at the mine

(e.g., Safety Director).

NOTICE: This survey is anonymous and participation is voluntary, not a regulatory requirement. NIOSH plans to

publish all statistical data and results in aggregate form only, and will not release information that allows the

identification of individual mines or employees unless compelled by law.

MARKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Use pencil or pen. Make heavy dark marks that fill the circles completely. If you wish to change

an answer, erase cleanly (pencil), or put an “X” over the incorrect response (pen).

• Fill in one answer circle for each question unless it tells you to “mark all that apply”.

• When you are finished, please place the survey in the enclosed self-addressed postage-paid

envelope, seal, and return to the survey contractor, ICF International.

Correct Mark

Incorrect Marks

1. How many persons at your mine are employed

exclusively in jobs that involve monitoring mine

safety?

0

1-2

3-4

5 or more

4. What is the highest education or degree you

have completed?

Less than high school

Some high school, but no diploma or GED

High school diploma or equivalency (i.e., GED)

Technical certificate or non-degree program

Some college, but no degree

Associate’s degree (e.g., A.A., A.S.)

Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.)

Graduate or professional degree

(e.g., M.A., Ph.D., M.D.)

4a. Are any of your degrees in mining?

Yes

No

4b. If yes, please specify which one(s) below:

2. What is your current position at the mine?

Mine Manager

Safety Director (or similar title)

Other (please specify below):

3. How long have you been in your current job at

this mine?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

More than 3 years, but less than 10

10 years or more

5. On your job, do you have access to a computer

with an internet connection?

Yes, a dial-up connection

Yes, a cable modem/DSL connection

No

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6. Please indicate if you have done any of the

following in the past 12 months:

No

Yes

7. (Continued)

Low

Medium

High

Attended a mine industry trade show or event . .

Attended a technical conference or meeting

where mine safety issues were discussed . . . . . .

Attended a workshop or seminar sponsored

by NIOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Used the Internet to read or download

information/tools related to mine safety . . . . . . . . .

Conducted a workshop or training on safety

issues with mine employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Developed or revised an emergency response

plan for your mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Participated in a mine emergency

preparedness exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Read an article about mine safety in a journal

or trade publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Best placement of mining machinery to

reduce amount of dust generated . . . . . . . . .

H. Proper positioning of mine workers to

limit dust exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I. Roof bolter dust control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

J. Use of gob curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

K. Controlling dust from longwalls

(e.g., using shear-clearer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8. Overall, how much of a problem has respirable dust

control been for your mine in the past 2 years?

Serious problem

Moderate problem

Slight problem

No problem

9. Do you or your mine have a copy of the Handbook

for Dust Control in Mining (the Handbook)?

Yes

No

Not sure

(If yes, please specify publication below):

If no or not sure, skip to question 13

10. How familiar are you with the contents of the

Handbook?

Handbook for Dust Control in Mining

The questions in this section deal with dust control

issues and the 2003 NIOSH publication Handbook

for Dust Control in Mining (the Handbook), which

focuses on controlling respirable coal dust.

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

Not sure

11. How did you learn about the Handbook?

(Mark all that apply.)

Word of mouth (e.g., from a colleague or coworker)

Received in the mail

NIOSH website

Other website (Please specify below):

7. Please rate your mine’s level of expertise in the

following areas of dust control.

Low

Medium

High

A. Identifying sources of dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. General ventilation techniques

(e.g., dilution, displacement) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Professional conference or meeting

(Please specify below):

Print or electronic newsletter (Please specify below):

C. Keeping brattice curtain within 10 ft. of face .

D. Use of water sprays (e.g., sprayer

positioning, water pressure rates) . . . . . . . .

E. Use of scrubbers on or near mine

equipment (e.g., filter sizes, types) . . . . . . . .

F. Use of auxiliary fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Journal article or association publication

(Please specify below):

Other source (Please specify below):

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12. Please rate how useful the information provided in

the Handbook was in helping your mine address

dust control in each of the following areas.

Have not used Handbook in this area

Not useful at all

Not very useful

Moderately useful

Very useful

Mine Emergency Response Interactive

Training Simulation (MERITS)

The questions in this section deal with handling mine

emergencies and with MERITS, a mine emergency

simulation exercise software program developed by

NIOSH.

A. Identifying sources of dust . . . . . . . . . .

B. General ventilation techniques

(e.g., dilution, displacement) . . . . . . . .

C. Keeping brattice curtain within 10 ft.

of face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Use of water sprays (e.g., sprayer

positioning, water pressure rates) . . .

E. Use of scrubbers on or near mine

equipment (e.g., filter sizes, types) . . .

F. Use of auxiliary fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Best placement of mining

machinery to reduce amount of

dust generated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Proper positioning of mine workers

to limit dust exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I. Roof bolter dust control . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15. Please rate your mine’s level of expertise in the

following areas of emergency preparedness.

Low

Medium

High

A. Knowledge about how to manage a mine

emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Coordinating with the Mine Safety and

Health Administration (MSHA) agencies . . .

C. Coordinating with local first responders

(e.g., local fire department, police, rescue) .

D. Dealing with a lack of information about

status of victims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Housing mine rescue teams . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Obtaining emergency supplies . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Informing victims’ families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Dealing with the news media . . . . . . . . . . . . .

J. Use of gob curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

K. Controlling dust from longwalls

(e.g., using shear-clearer) . . . . . . . . . .

13. If an operator at another mine came to you for

advice about dust control, how likely would you be

to recommend the Handbook as a resource?

Very likely

Moderately likely

Not very likely

Not likely at all

Does not apply; not familiar with it

14. What could NIOSH do to improve the industry’s

awareness and use of the Handbook as a resource?

I. Developing a mine emergency response

plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16. Have you heard about the MERITS software prior

to this survey?

Yes

No

If no skip to question 23

Please continue on the next page.

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17. How did you learn or hear about MERITS?

(Mark all that apply.)

Word of mouth (e.g., from a colleague or coworker)

Participated in MERITS demonstration

NIOSH website

Other website (Please specify below):

22. Please rate how useful MERITS was in helping

your mine strengthen emergency preparedness in

the areas listed below.

Have not used MERITS in this area

Not useful at all

Not very useful

Moderately useful

Very useful

Professional conference or meeting

(Please specify below):

A. Knowledge about how to manage a

mine emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Coordinating with the Mine Safety

and Health Administration (MSHA)

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Coordinating with local first

responders (e.g., local fire

department, police, rescue) . . . . . . . . .

D. Dealing with lack of information

about status of victims . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print or electronic newsletter (Please specify below):

Journal article or association publication

(Please specify below):

Other source (Please specify below):

E. Housing mine rescue teams . . . . . . . .

F. Obtaining emergency supplies . . . . . .

18. How familiar are you with MERITS?

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

19. Do you or your mine have a copy of the MERITS

software program?

Yes

No

Not sure

G. Informing victims’ families . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Dealing with the news media . . . . . . . .

I. Developing a mine emergency

response plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23. If an operator at another mine came to you for

advice about emergency preparedness, how likely

would you be to recommend MERITS as a

resource?

Very likely

Moderately likely

Not very likely

Not likely at all

Does not apply; not familiar with it

24. How could NIOSH improve the industry’s awareness

and use of MERITS as a resource?

If no or not sure, skip to question 23

20. Did you have any difficulty downloading MERITS

from the NIOSH website?

Yes

No

Does not apply, I was not the one who

downloaded MERITS

21. Have you used the MERITS software or

participated in the MERITS simulated mine

emergency exercise?

Yes

No

If no, skip to question 23

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Reducing Rock Fall Injuries

This section deals with the methods used to prevent rock fall injuries. For this survey, “rock falls” refer to pieces of

rock falling from between the primary roof supports (roof bolts) or around the automated temporary roof support,

and not major roof collapses.

25. Does your mine employ any of the following “surface control” or “skin control” techniques to prevent rock

falls? If no, please indicate why not.

No

Yes

If no, why not?

Does not apply to this mine

Better method available

Too difficult to use

Too time consuming

Too costly

Not familiar with it

A. Wire mesh or roof screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Large plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Personal Bolter Screens (PBS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Other technique (Please specify below): . . . . . . . . . .

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26. Overall, how familiar are you with the range of

surface control techniques listed above?

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

27. How familiar are you with the Preventative

Roof/Rib Outreach Program (PROP)?

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

28. In the past 2 years, how frequently have you used

the Internet to learn about specific tools or

strategies to prevent rock fall injuries?

Often

Occasionally

Rarely

If never, skip to question 30Never

29. From which of the following websites have you

found useful information on preventing rock fall

injuries? (Mark all that apply.)

Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) website

NIOSH Mining Program website

Regional or National Mining Association website

Equipment manufacturer’s website

United Mine Workers website

Other website (Please specify below):

None

30. Do you or your mine have a copy of the NIOSH

video/DVD Make it Safer with Roof Screen?

Yes

No

Not sure

If no or not sure, skip to question 32

31. How useful was the video/DVD in helping your

mine address rock fall injuries?

Very useful

Moderately useful

Not very useful

Not useful at all

Don’t know, I have not seen the video/DVD

Please continue on the next page.

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32. In the past 2 years, have you consulted any NIOSH

publications about ground control (e.g., Best

Practices to Mitigate Injuries and Fatalities from

Rock Falls) or seen any related NIOSH presentations?

Yes

No

Mine Fire Preparedness and Response Checklist

This section deals with fire preparedness issues and

the Mine Fire Preparedness and Response Checklist

(the Checklist) developed in 2000 by NIOSH. The

Checklist is a data collection instrument used to profile

the fire prevention and response capabilities of an

underground coal mine site.

If no, skip to question 34

33. Of the NIOSH publications or presentations that

you have read/seen, how useful have they been in

helping your mine address rock fall injuries?

Very useful

Moderately useful

Not very useful

Not useful at all

36. Please rate your mine’s level of expertise in the

following areas of fire prevention and

preparedness.

Low

Medium

High

A. Awareness of the risk factors that can

lead to mine fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34. If you have not read or seen any NIOSH products

or publications on preventing rock fall injuries,

why not?

B. Awareness of the factors (e.g., training,

equipment) that determine the mine’s

level of fire preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Meeting requirements specified by

30 CFR (part 50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Operating/maintaining fire detection and

suppression systems (e.g., sensors,

alarms, fire extinguishers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Storage and handling of combustible

materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35. How much of a problem have rock fall injuries been

for your mine in the last 2 years?

Serious problem

Moderate problem

Slight problem

Not a problem at all

F. Training of first responders (e.g., fire

brigades, rescue personnel). . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Assessing/inspecting the mine’s water

systems (e.g., water lines, storage,

hydrants, water pressure, hoses, nozzles) .

H. Operating/maintaining Self-Contained

Self Rescuers (SCSRs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I. Preparing an emergency response plan . . .

37. Overall, how would you rate the level of expertise

in fire prevention and response at your mine?

High

Medium

Low

38. In the past 5 years, have you or your mine reported

any fires lasting more than 30 minutes, or in which

anyone was injured?

Yes

No

Don’t know

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39. In the past 5 years, have you or your mine

experienced any less serious fires?

Yes

No

Don’t know

40. Prior to this survey, have you heard of the Mine

Fire Preparedness and Response Checklist (the

Checklist)?

Yes

No

44. Of the 16 sections on the Checklist (e.g., Water

System, Hoses and Nozzles, Fire Detection and

Suppression Systems), approximately how many

did your mine complete?

All sections (i.e., the entire Checklist)

More than half the sections, but not all

About half of the sections

Less than half of the sections, but more than 1 or 2

1 or 2 sections

Don’t know

45. Overall, how many days were spent completing

the Checklist at your mine?

4 days or more

3 days

2 days

1 day

Less than 1 day

Don’t know

46. After using the Checklist, did you or your mine

submit the results to NIOSH?

Yes

No

If no, skip to question 49

41. How did you learn or hear about the Checklist?

(Mark all that apply.)

Word of mouth (e.g., from a colleague or coworker)

Received in the mail

NIOSH website

Other website (Please specify below):

Professional conference or meeting

(Please specify below):

If no, skip to question 47

Print or electronic newsletter (Please specify below):

46a. Did you receive a response from NIOSH?

Yes

No

If no, skip to question 47

Journal article or association publication

(Please specify below):

46b. Was the response helpful?

Yes

No

Other source (Please specify below):

46c. Please specify why or why not:

42. Do you or your mine have a copy of the Checklist?

Yes

No

Don’t know

If no or don’t know, skip to question 49

43. Have you or your mine used the Checklist to

assess your mine’s fire prevention and response

capabilities?

Yes

No

Don’t know

Please continue on the next page.

If no or don’t know, skip to question 49

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47. Please rate how useful the Checklist was in

helping your mine strengthen fire prevention

and/or fire preparedness in the areas listed below.

Have not used Checklist in this area

Not useful at all

Not very useful

Moderately useful

Very useful

49. If an operator at another mine came to you for

advice concerning mine fire prevention and

response, how likely would you be to recommend

the Checklist as a resource?

Very likely

Moderately likely

Not very likely

Not likely at all

Does not apply; not familiar with it

A. Awareness of the risk factors that

can lead to mine fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Awareness of the factors

(e.g., training, equipment) that

determine the mine’s level of fire

preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Meeting requirements specified by

30 CFR (part 50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Operating/maintaining fire detection

and suppression systems (e.g.,

sensors, alarms, fire extinguishers) . .

E. Storage and handling of

combustible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50. How could NIOSH improve the industry’s awareness

and use of the Checklist as a resource?

Please continue on the next page.

F. Training of first responders (e.g., fire

brigades, rescue personnel) . . . . . . . .

G. Assessing/inspecting the mine’s

water systems (e.g., water lines,

storage, hydrants, water pressure,

hoses, nozzles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Operating/maintaining Self-

Contained Self Rescuers (SCSRs) . .

I. Preparing an emergency response

plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48. Which, if any, of the following changes in fire

prevention and response has your mine made as

a result of using the Checklist? (Mark all that apply.)

Improved the training of mine employees to respond

to fires

Purchased new fire control equipment

Organized/conducted fire drills

Made arrangements to use a rescue team from

another mine

Changed the way that combustible materials are

handled and/or stored

Created or updated the mine’s fire emergency

response plan

Other (please specify below):

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Lake Lynn Laboratory

Emergency Simulation and Training

This section deals with mine emergency simulations

and training, including research-focused simulations

held for mine rescue teams at NIOSH’s Lake Lynn

Laboratory (Lake Lynn).

54. How did you learn or hear about the simulations

held at Lake Lynn? (Mark all that apply.)

Word of mouth (e.g., from a colleague or coworker)

NIOSH website

Other website (Please specify below):

51. Please rate your mine’s level of expertise in the

following areas of disaster/emergency response.

Low

Medium

High

Professional conference or meeting

(Please specify below):

Print or electronic newsletter (Please specify below):

A. Overall preparedness of mine

rescue teams to respond to a

disaster/emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Using new technology during mine

rescues (e.g., laser pointers, lightsticks,

reflective team lifelines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Communication between rescue teams

and fresh air base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Identifying and communicating with other

team members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Using self-contained breathing apparatus . .

F. Marking locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Locating trapped miners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Finding and extinguishing fires . . . . . . . . . . .

I. Building confidence among the rescue

team(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52. Overall, how well prepared is your mine to

effectively respond to an underground mine

emergency?

Well prepared

Moderately prepared

Not well prepared

Not prepared at all

53. Prior to this survey, have you heard about the

mine emergency simulations and exercises held at

Lake Lynn?

Yes

No

Journal article or association publication

(Please specify below):

Other source (Please specify below):

55. How familiar are you with the mine emergency

simulations held at Lake Lynn?

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

56. Have you or any rescue staff/teams from your mine

participated in the emergency simulations held at

Lake Lynn?

Yes

No

Not sure

If no or not sure, skip to question 60

57. Overall, how would you rate the realism of the mine

disaster simulation you experienced at Lake Lynn?

Very realistic

Moderately realistic

Not very realistic

Not realistic at all

Please continue on the next page.

If no, skip to question 60

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58. Please rate how useful the Lake Lynn simulation

and training activities were in helping your mine’s

emergency preparedness in each area.

Have not used Lake Lynn training in this area

Not useful at all

Not very useful

Moderately useful

Very useful

60. If an operator at another mine came to you for

advice, how likely would you be to recommend

Lake Lynn as a resource?

Very likely

Moderately likely

Not very likely

Not likely at all

Does not apply; not familiar with it

A. Overall preparedness of mine

rescue teams to respond to a

disaster/emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Using new technology during mine

rescues (e.g., laser pointers,

lightsticks, reflective team lifelines) . . .

C. Communication between rescue

teams and fresh air base . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Identifying and communicating with

other team members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Using self-contained breathing

apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F. Marking locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Locating trapped miners . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Finding and extinguishing fires . . . . . .

I. Building confidence among the

rescue team(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61. How could NIOSH improve the industry’s awareness

and use of the Lake Lynn as a resource?

Please continue on the next page.

59. Which, if any, of the following changes related to

mine emergency rescue and response has your

mine made as a result of participation in Lake

Lynn simulation and training? (Mark all that apply.)

Improved the training and skills of mine rescue

team(s)

Purchased new equipment for use in a mine

emergency

Organized/conducted emergency drills at our

own mine

Scheduled additional staff to participate in Lake Lynn

simulations

Made arrangements to use a rescue team from

another mine

Reassessed the capabilities of mine employees who

currently staff the rescue team(s)

Created or updated the mine’s emergency response

plan

Other (please specify below):

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Training for Inspection, Care and Use of

Self-Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSRs)

The questions in this section deal with a training

program developed by MSHA and NIOSH to address

inspection, care, and use of SCSRs. The training

program is available as a computer based on-line

course or on a CD, as well as in DVD or video format.

(The online training can be accessed here:

http://www.msha.gov/interactivetraining.htm)

62. Which Self-Contained Self-Rescuer (SCSR) is used

at your mine?

CSE SR-100

Draeger OXY K

Draeger OXY K Plus S

OCENCO EBA 6.5

OCENCO M-20

MSA Life Saver 60

Unknown

63. Prior to this survey, have you heard of the Self-

Contained Self-Rescuer Inspection, Maintenance,

and Use Training?

Yes

No

Not sure

Support Technology Optimization Program (STOP)

This section deals with roof support issues and with

STOP, a software program developed by NIOSH to

assist in making engineering decisions about the

selection and placement of various standing roof

support technologies.

67. Please rate your mine’s level of expertise with the

following aspects of roof support.

Low

Medium

High

A. Making decisions about the placement

and types of standing roof supports . . . . . . .

B. Making decisions about the use of

intrinsic support (cable bolts) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C. Determining installation requirements for

particular roof support technologies . . . . . . .

D. Improving safety by matching support

performance to mine conditions . . . . . . . . . .

E. Avoiding inadequate support designs . . . . .

F. Comparing costs of various roof support

technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Determining spacing requirements for

roof supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Petitioning MSHA for approval to use an

alternative support technology . . . . . . . . . . .

If no or not sure, skip to question 67

64. Please rate how useful the Self-Contained Self-

Rescuer Inspection, Maintenance, and Use Training

was in helping you understand each area.

Have not used the SCSR Training Course

Not Useful At All

Not Very Useful

Moderately Useful

Very Useful

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

SCSR Daily Inspection requirements .

SCSR 90 day Inspection requirements .

SCSR cleaning and caring requirements .

Putting on the SCSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expectations when wearing an SCSR .

SCSR switchover procedures . . . . . . .

68. Have you heard about the STOP software program

prior to this survey?

Yes

No

If no, skip to question 75

65. Which Inspection, Maintenance, and Use Training

format have you used (Mark all that apply)?

DVD or Video

Computer-based training (CD)

Computer-based training (on-line)

None of the above

66. I used the MSHA/NIOSH SCSR Inspection,

Maintenance, and Use Training within the past:

3 months

6 months

1 year

2 years

Not applicable, I have not used the training course.

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69. How did you learn or hear about STOP?

(Mark all that apply.)

Word of mouth (e.g., from a colleague or coworker)

NIOSH website

Other website (Please specify below):

74. Please rate how useful STOP was in helping your

mine in each of the following areas.

Have not used STOP training in this area

Not useful at all

Not very useful

Moderately useful

Very useful

Professional conference or meeting

(Please specify below):

A. Making decisions about the

placement and types of standing

roof supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Making decisions about the use of

intrinsic support (cable bolts) . . . . . . . .

C. Determining installation

requirements for particular roof

support technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D. Improving safety by matching

support performance to mine

conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E. Avoiding inadequate support

designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print or electronic newsletter (Please specify below):

Journal article or association publication

(Please specify below):

Other source (Please specify below):

70. How familiar are you with STOP?

Very familiar

Moderately familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

F. Comparing costs of various roof

support technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

G. Determining spacing requirements

for roof supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H. Petitioning MSHA for approval

to use an alternative support

technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71. Do you or your mine have a copy of the STOP

software?

Yes

No

Not sure

If no or not sure, skip to question 75

75. If an operator at another mine came to you for

professional advice about secondary roof

supports, how likey would you be to recommend

STOP as a training resource?

Very likely

Moderately likely

Not very likely

Not likely at all

Does not apply; not familiar with it

72. Have you or your mine used STOP as a tool to aid

decisions about roof supports?

Yes

No

Not sure

If no or not sure, skip to question 75

73. How would you rate the ease of use of the STOP

software?

Very user-friendly

Moderately user-friendly

Not very user-friendly

Not user-friendly at all

76. How could NIOSH improve the industry’s awareness

and use of STOP as a resource?

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

For more information about the NIOSH publications or products discussed in this survey, please visit the

NIOSH Mining website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining or call 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674).

For further information about the survey itself, or how the data will be used, please contact:

Linda J. McWilliams

Project Director

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Pittsburgh Research Laboratory

Phone (412) 386-6116

E-mail: [email protected]

Mine ID

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24531-PFI-54321