Organisation in Case of Disaster

Abstract

Many mining men have wondered just how they would proceed in the event of a major disaster in their mine, and while it is not intended that this booklet should cover every emergency or local condition it does set out a guide which can be modified to local conditions and requirements. In an emergency the work done in the first hour is of vital importance, and since major disasters are fortunately rare, few officials, especially in the absence of the manager, would be acquainted with the best course for initial action