Frank Kolarik, a foreman at an underground coal mine discusses the basic practices that are part of an underground foreman's pre-shift exam duties.
Don Conrad, Mining Consultant, begins the video by discussing a fatal mine accident that involved pre-shifting.
Mike Brnich, NIOSH discusses the importance of quality pre-shift exams.
Frank also discusses the principles of mine gases, maintaining ventilation controls and rockdusting as well as making good roof checks and air flow measurements.
Jim Pablic, Safety Manager at AMFIRE Mining Co., LLC concludes the video with a story that reinforces the importance of good, quality pre-operational checks.
Filmed in 2011 as part of Emergency Prevention Performance: An Education and Training Program for Supervisors.