Anne Kelhart CMSP PHR PACA Plant Operators Workshop

Anne Kelhart CMSP, PHR PACA Plant Operators Workshop 2005

An Operators Nightmare: d n u o F n e l z a i c t i o C L t a d a De uarry Q Teen Drowns in Local QUARRY * Swimmer * Diver * ATV rider * Hunter * Cave explorer What are the chances that it could happen?

The statistics…. The tip of the iceberg. . 1999 2000 2001 2002 10/3 2004 17 29 33 31 28 32 Active Sites 3 4 5 3 3 3 Drowning 9 3 20 1 4 4 17 4 24 3 21 1 2 4 3 21 7 1 2 Fatals ATV Vehicle Pennsylvania 3

RANKINGS 1999 - 10/3/04 TOTAL REPORTED FATALITIES 1. 18 - PENNSYLVANIA 2. 13 – OHIO 3. 10 – NEW YORK & WISCONSIN

What they think. . . l It’s O. K. because – I can’t hurt it anymore than the owners will. – No one will care, – Besides, it’s free, and – There are no police l I’ll be safe because – I’ve been in natural areas before – I’ll know what to do if anything goes wrong

What they don’t know. . l Highwall Hazards l Abandoned Shafts – Rotted roof supports – Abrupt appearance – Fragile shoulders – Poisonous gases – Poisonous animals l Water Hazards – Extreme cold – Protruding formations – Submerged equipment l Stockpile Hazards – Fragile shoulders – Undercuts – Freeze/Thaw

Operator 1. Post signs 2. Build fences The Next Steps vs Trespasser

And the nightmare begins… Now What? ? ?

Hire Troops?

There is no “Silver Bullet” Education is the only answer.

Public Awareness Programs “Stay Out-Stay Alive” Sponsored by MSHA

A partnership: MSHA, Operators and those interested. v The goal: To educate people about the dangers of trespassing on mine property. v

U. S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration Protecting Miners' Safety and Health Since 1978 www. msha. gov [skip navigational links] Search MSHA Advanced Options | Help Find It! in DOL | Compliance Assistance | En Español Stay Out - Stay Alive Mine Hazard Awareness Campaign What is “Stay Out-Stay Alive”? Accident Summaries In The News: Press release, photos of school visit Resources: Facts, DVD, Video, Power. Point, PSA’s

Public Awareness Are Key “Stay Out-Stay Alive” “Interviews-PSA’s” “Speaking Opportunities” “Student Field Trips”

Student Field Trips They’re worth the time: • Teach them as early as possible • Parents come with children • Parents leave with a new view • Relatives and friends hear the new view • It’s a great news-photo opportunity!

Student Field Trips

Student Field Trips GETTING STARTED Decisions: • What do you want to accomplish • How much do you want to spend- time & money • Appoint a liaison

THE LENDING LIBRARY “Teachers Need Materials” The sources are abundant-The cost is minimal • Make product kits • Caterpillar • NMI • NSSGA –Rock Odyssey • NEF

THE RULES “Safety Issues” 1. Number of adults per bus 2. Clothing 3. P. P. E. 4. Travel route 5. Activities-grade appropriate

PLANNING THE TRIP 1. Determine a “Broad Brush” itinerary 2. Is a pre-trip classroom visit an option? 3. Will you have gifts-handouts? 4. Invite the teacher to a pre-trip meeting - Determine the class objective - Tailor the itinerary 5. Train the tour guide(s), incorporate “SOSA”.

SCHOOL VISITS “Pre. Trip or Stand Alone” • Learn teachers goals • Take Site Specific pictures or video • Plan activitiies • Teach “Stay Out-Stay Alive”

“STAY OUT-STAY ALIVE” Your Second Line of Defense anne@martinstone. com

Mine Safety and Health Administration www. msha. gov 36 slides s/ug Left Mouse Click to Advance Slide

STAY OUT-STAY ALIVE Mine Hazard Awareness Campaign What you don’t know CAN hurt you!

Stay Out – Stay Alive l ACCIDENTS AROUND OLD MINES l WHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM l WHAT YOU CAN DO

Mines are NOT playgrounds! Each year dozens of children & adults are injured or killed from accidents that occur at active and abandoned mines.

ACCIDENTS v 2002 – 32 people died on mine property in non-mining accidents nationwide. v 2001 – 32 people died on mine property in non-mining accidents nationwide. v 2000 – 29 people died on mine property in non-mining accidents nationwide.

DANGER! Abandoned Mine Opening This mine shaft may be hundreds of feet deep!

Fences are not the best way to keep people out…

…determined people can climb right over them! Deep And us! ro e g n Da

SLOPE MINE OPENING Stay Away!

DRIFT MINE OPENING Stay Away!

Some mine openings are easily seen… Others may be hidden by plants or rocks!

Open Mine Shaft

Hidden Mine Opening Where’s the mine?

Abandoned Explosives EXPLOSIVES and BLASTING CAPS are often found around abandoned mine openings

Underground Water

Underground Tunnels üROTTEN ROOF SUPPORT BEAMS üDANGEROUS GASES üPOISONOUS SNAKES üFLOODED SECTIONS

Surface Dangers Stay Away

Unstable Vertical Highwall

Diving is Dangerous!

A Bad Place to Swim

There are no lifeguards to help if you are in trouble!

CAN YOU SEE THE DANGERS?

Water on Top is 3’ Deep SLUDGE DAM Quicksand. Like Sludge Underwater is 8 -10’ Deep

Signs are for your safety

NO TRESPASSING

What Can You Do to Stay Safe? ? ?

If You’re Not Sure, STAY OUT – STAY ALIVE

Toll-Free Hotline To Report Unsafe Access To Active Or Abandoned Mines 1 -800 -499 -1038

You can edit the program for site specifics. You can add graphics. Highwalls “Stay Out – Stay Alive”

“STAY OUT-STAY ALIVE” Your Second Line of Defense anne@martinstone. com