Bluestone Mines Tasmania Emergency Response Training
Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd
Tasmanian Tin Operations - Renison Mine Site
At BMTJV, Renison Mine we are committed to:
Being aware of the site risks of the operation
Proactively managing the risks of the operation.
Our aim is to maintain a high level of emergency preparedness that will mitigate site risks to personnel, the environment, and the community.
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is vital in BMTJV maintaining the ability to provide an appropriate response in an emergency.
The BMTJV ERT is made up of team members from across the business.
Our team consists of professional and enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to respond to an emergency, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ERT training is held every 2nd month in 2-day blocks.
We are presently running a 14-day introductory “Rookie” course for six new ERT members.
This training includes the following:
?????????????Closed and Open circuit Breathing apparatus
?????????????Underground search and rescue
?????????????Extricate casualties from underground
?????????????Establish and run a Fresh Air Base
?????????????Fire Team operation
?????????????Confined Space rescue
?????????????Vertical rescue
?????????????Road Crash rescue
The photos show the team in action during the first week of training.
BE Mining; MEM at The University of Queensland. Director, Ausrocks Ltd, Owner Caged Rock Pty Ltd, Gabion fabricators.
2 年Well done Bluestone. I can remember starting up Mine Rescue for RGC as Underground Manager at Renison in 1981!!!
Pragmatic Health and Safety Manager | Principal WHS Auditor
2 年Fantastic to read about the ongoing commitment to a critical control by BMTJV.
Superintendent of Mine Geology at Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd
2 年Well done team, keep it up!