Mine Rescue TAC

The Mine Rescue Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets four times a year and is comprised of industry volunteers with experience and expertise in mine rescue.

 

Mandate:

The Mine Rescue Technical Advisory Committee promotes the continual improvement of emergency preparedness of Ontario mines by:

  • Providing advice and recommendations on the content of mine rescue training programs;
  • Providing advice and making recommendations regarding mine rescue emergency equipment requirements;
  • Identifying and recommending research projects; and
  • Recommending changes to the mine rescue handbook.

Projects and Issues:

  • Participating in heat stress research with University of Ottawa
  • Continued focus on competency based training
  • Developing a MR emergency simulation guideline