Summary indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death Preparing to Train or serious injury. The CSE SCSR System indicates a hazardous situation that, SCSR Basics if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Summary Taking the Unexpected Out of SCSR Use This This section of the Manual is intended primarily for CSE SCSR page is important trainers, but miners and safety personnel will find it useful, too. These pages will help you understand and explain: ▸...
Preparing to Train Teaching Miners to Use the SCSR This TIPS page is Showing the people you work with how to practice with important CLASSROOM SETUP training devices may be the most serious assignment you’ll ever • Make sure there’s enough get. Information and preparation are the keys to completing light and cool, fresh air to that assignment safely and successfully.
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Assign each trainee or work team to a specific session, but announce the dates and times of other classes so there’s a fallback plan if some can’t make the assigned time slots. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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▸ Practice acting out your class until you’re comfortable covering all the material. Ask a friend or family member to stand in for your audience, raise questions, and give you feedback. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Make sure that you see every trainee performing the training steps correctly at least once. Correct them firmly when they make mistakes or fail to follow procedures. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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• Spread the attention. Ask everyone in the class at least Good luck! one specific question, such as, “[Name], which comes first — removing the mouthpiece plug or pulling the starter tag?” or SRLD “On the , what does a blue moisture indicator mean?” • Encourage quiet trainees to speak up — i f you think they might have answers — l ike this: “You know all about that, [Name]. Tell us …” December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
You have to don your SCSR and find your way to safety while the air around you is full of smoke or toxic gases. The SCSR Model SRLD You’ll be wearing your for a while, so forget about SCSR (Self-Rescuer Long-Duration) breathing through your nose;...
SCSR Turn your SCSR and the airway inside you into a closed system. Use your mouthpiece and nose clamp to seal good air in and bad air out. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page.
Basics SCSR Donning 1 Open Your SCSR IN AN EMERGENCY Pull from pouch. SCSR on solid, dry surface. SCSR Remove hard hat and shine light on SCSR This Pull open steel security band: page is important ▸ Locate fabric loop on top.
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NOSE CLAMP THIRD Pull clamp apart. Clamp nose shut. Model SRLD shown above; instructions apply to both SRLD and SR-100. Wear Model SR-100 with blue CSE logo facing away from you. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Walk, don’t run, to next air cache or mine exit. Don’t remove mouthpiece, don’t talk. Model SRLD shown above; instructions apply to both SRLD and SR-100. Wear Model SR-100 with blue CSE logo facing away from you. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
SCSR ▸ Grab another as soon as possible. SCSR Know When to Change Over to a Second SCSR ▸ When breathing gets uncomfortable: Change over! This page is ▸ When breathing bag gets hard to fill: Change over!
Model SRLD shown above; instructions apply to both Clamp nose shut with nose clamp. SRLD and SR-100. Wear Take mouthpiece out of mouth. Model SR-100 with blue CSE logo facing away from you. Inhale one deep breath. Put mouthpiece back in mouth. Exhale into mouthpiece to activate oxygen.
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MOVE OUT THIRD Put hard hat back on. Drop excess gear. Walk, don’t run, to next air cache or mine exit. Remember to move and work slowly until breathing bag stays inflated. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Basics SCSR Making SCSR Last Longer Go Slow and Steady ▸ Walk whenever you can. ▸ Drop excess gear. Speed, heavy loads, and hard work use up oxygen faster. Don’t Panic This page is ▸ Breathe deep and slow to stay calm.
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SCSR No Matter What Happens Don’t use in firefighting. Will cause death or serious injury. SCSR Don’t use in rescue work. Will cause death or serious injury. SCSR December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
SR-MP from smoke or toxic gases. While using it, you will be breathing the air around you. Use the only in a classroom setting. SR-MP December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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These are the basics of practice with the SCSR SR-MP After Practice is designed to operate for about five minutes. SR-MP Your trainer will tell you when to remove your mouthpiece. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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SCSR end of its operating duration. Both resistance and heat are part of the process and no cause for concern, either in training or in -assisted escape. SCSR December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Store them in sealed transparent bags or containers, marked with the words “Used and Disinfected” and the date they were placed in storage. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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SR-MP chemical canister is a one-time-use product. Once opened, it is SR-MP considered spent and should be disposed of according to your local laws and regulations. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
Neck strap Breathing hose Mouthpiece Snapper clamp Canister assembly with insulated case Mouthpiece plug Breathing bag Starter tag Nose clamp December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Tighten the neck strap to take the ’s weight off the SR-T mouthpiece and breathing hose. Not too tight — you’ll still need to be able to raise your head. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Training Program ▸ A clean, flat table or other work surface ▸ Your copy of this manual, or copies of the pages covering the SR-T December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Training with the SR-T This page is important December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Make sure it is seated firmly for an airtight seal. Clip the neck strap to the D-rings on the insulated case. is assembled and ready for training. SR-T December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Both resistance SCSR and heat are part of the process and no cause for concern, either in training or in an -assisted escape. SCSR December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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SR-T Dispose of the container according to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Contact your representative or distributor, or your licensed hazardous material handler, for disposal assistance. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Store them in sealed transparent bags or containers, marked with the words “Used and Disinfected” and the date they were placed in storage. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Do not bring flammable liquids into contact with the . The chemical SR-T used in the canister reaches high temperatures and can ignite flammable liquids. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
▸ Goggles: Similar to those used with the SCSR Neck strap Breathing hose Mouthpiece Mouthpiece plug SR-D with top cover removed Plastic canister Breathing bag Chest strap Nose clamp Starter tag Goggles December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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If you pulled the plug too soon, you would lose your starter oxygen and have to grab another or do a manual start SCSR (see Manual Start, Page 16). December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Tighten the strap so that the SR-D snug against your chest. Put your hard hat back on. Those are the basics of donning practice with the SCSR SR-D December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Training with the SR-D Before Training What You Will Need Prepare for this training session by viewing the For each trainee: CSE SCSR Training Program ▸ One plastic canister assembly (plastic canister, SR-D DVD segment, “Training top and bottom covers, security band, breathing bag, Devices: SR-D.” and waist and neck straps) ▸...
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To avoid cross-contamination, always handle and store new, used, and disinfected components separately. Disassemble Remove breathing hose assembly (breathing hose, mouthpiece, and nose clamp). Mouthpiece plug will remain attached to canister. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Store them in sealed transparent bags or containers, marked with the words “Used and Disinfected” and the date they were placed in storage. Reassemble Follow “Assemble” instructions, Page 40. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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Communicate via hand signals or writing. Never attempt to use a damaged SR-D Never use an components that have been previously SR-D SR-D used but not disinfected. December 2011 Do not remove or discard this page. CSE SCSR TRAINING...
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