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Abandoned Mines are Dangerous!

2011-08-10T20:36:28.887Z

The New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program developed this video to educate the public of the dangers of abandoned mines. There are numerous abandoned mines throughout the western U.S. and many are an accident waiting to happen. If you find an abandoned mine, stay away and keep yourself safe.

For a full length DVD of this video, contact the New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program at (505) 476-3400.

Hydrogen Sulfide Death in an Underground Mine 1973

2011-08-10T20:24:42.106Z

Hydrogen sulfide occurs naturally and is also produced by human activities. Just a few breaths of air containing high levels of hydrogen sulfide gas can cause death. Lower, longer-term exposure can cause eye irritation, headache, and fatigue. For more on hydrogen sulfide, go to the ATSDR website at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts114.html#bookmark01 . This is clipped from the 1973 Bureau of Mines film, Breathe and Live: Ventilation in Metal and Nonmetal Mines (21 minutes).

Hydrogen Sulfide H2S

2011-08-10T20:12:38.716Z

Hydrogen sulfide (or hydrogen sulphide) is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a colorless, very poisonous, flammable gas with the characteristic foul odor of rotten eggs. It often results from the bacterial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as in swamps and sewers (anaerobic digestion). It also occurs in volcanic gases, natural gas, and some well waters. The human body produces small amounts of H2S and uses it as a signaling molecule.

Confined Space Entry Rescue

2011-08-10T19:11:59.384Z

While technical rescues such as freeing someone from the wreckage of an automobile, train or aircraft accident or building collapse is the usual province of Rescue teams, HAZMAT teams in some jurisdiction are trained and expected to perform confined/enclosed space rescues (though in some jurisdictions both the Rescue squad and the HAZMAT team may be trained to perform such rescues).

Operations in confined spaces are one of the most dangerous types of missions that a HAZMAT responder can undertake. It is a world filled with such dangers as toxic gases, combustable gases, oxygen deficincy and very tight and dark spaces. Temperatures in a confined space maybe extreme, ranging from very hot to very cold.

Confined spaces can be very unforgiving and even a single, simple mistake due to absent-mindedness or poor judgement can cost a life.

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Meets training requirements for anyone working or entering a confined space. Explains the rules procedures emergency procedures and more.

SafetyInstruction.com construction training series.

http://www.safetyinstruction.com/Qstore/p001304.htm

Confined Space Familiarization: Total Safety Confined Space

2011-08-10T19:02:39.142Z

A video on confined space methods and safety.

Some HAZMAT teams are trained and required to perform technical rescues of persons trapped in confined spaces, thus the issue of confined/enclosed spaces is a timely subject for HAZMAT personnel.
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Total Safety -- The Best Minds in the Business. This video demonstrates proper procedures for confined space entry. For more information, or for help with your confined space and gas detection needs, please visit http://www.totalsafety.com/