Emergency Response Plans
Underground mines are the only mine sites that are required by MSHA to maintain a certified Mine Emergency Response Plan (MERP). However, having a MERP is beneficial for all types of mining.
There are nine steps to follow when creating an emergency response plan:
- Establish a planning team
- Evaluate current plans, procedures, and incident or drill records
- Identify hazards; estimate their probability; and assess their potential impact on people, property, and business
- Identify emergency resources
- Review codes and regulations
- Develop a training program
- Develop a communication strategy
- Write the plan
- Implement the plan
To learn more about MSHA Part 48 training requirements visit our MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Online Training web page.
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