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Available to MAA members from the MAA office.
Call 517/381-1732 or e-mail contactmaa@miagg.org

Training Video's

The following videos are available on a loan basis from the MAA Video Library.

Powered Haulage Safety I ­ This video provides an excellent overview of powered haulage equipment safety, including walk-around inspections. Great for refresher training, or new miner training. 21 Min

Powered Haulage Safety II ­ This video provides an excellent overview of specific hazards that occur during nighttime operations with mobile haulage equipment. Great for refresher training or new miner training. 18 Min

Sand and Gravel Safety ­ This video provides an overview of mobile equipment safety, including conveyors and haulage equipment. Great for new miner training or refresher training. 15 Min

New Miner Training ­ This video can be a great introduction to sand and gravel operations in general. It covers crushers, conveyors, mobile equipment, and some lockout/tagout safety tips. 22 Min

Hazards due to Stockpile Instability ­ This video covers over-the-edge dumping procedures, and the importance of checking ground conditions, and hazards when operating next to highwalls. 17 Min

Safe and Sound ­ This is an excellent Public Relations video if you do any blasting at your mine. It highlights the precautions mines take when blasting and storing explosives. This video may help re-assure the public that blasting is a safe operation. This is also a good video to introduce new miners to the blasting procedures taken at the mine. 13 Min

Strains and Sprains ­ This video is an excellent review of how strains and sprains happen in the workplace, and how to prevent them. 15 Min

Low Voltage Electrical Safety ­ This video takes a look at the most common cause of electric shocks in the mining industry: low voltage. It covers electrical hazards and precautions, first aid, and electrical fires. 20 Min

Safety Gear: Hearing Protection ­ This video, hosted by Martin Kove, looks at how hearing loss occurs, types of hearing protection, and how to use each. 20 Min


Ed Miller Story ­ This video stresses the importance of wearing life jackets when working on a dredge. Ed Miller shares his personal story on how a life jacket saved his life. 13 Min

Attitude ­ It's Everything ­ This video takes a look at how attitude can effect workplace safety. 12 Min

Hand Safety: It's Not Magic ­ This video takes a look at how hands are easily injured in the workplace, and what must be done to protect them. 15 Min

Workplace Examinations ­ This video gives procedures for inspecting the workplace before shifts. It gives many examples of hazards to look for. 25 Min

The JSA: A Practical Approach ­ This video gives instruction on how to conduct a Job Safety Analysis, and how to use the JSA as a training tool. Good for supervisors and hourly employees. 15 Min

Accident Investigation: The Big Picture ­ This video covers the necessary steps to looking at accidents, looking for the root cause of the accident, and prevention steps. This video is great for supervisors. 15 Min

Fires & Wires ­ This video was created by Detroit Edison. It deals with electrical and high voltage fires. This video also focuses on power line identification. 90 Min

Harvey Roles I: A Lesson In Emergency Care ­ This video deals with emergency first aid. This video uses a contrast of competent and incompetent response by the actors. Good for discussion on what to do or NOT to do in an accident. 15 Min

Harvey Roles II: A Lesson In Emergency Care ­ This video covers fundamental rescue techniques following an electrocution. Good for discussion on what to do in the event of an electrocution. 15 Min

Mining for Music ­ This video is an excellent Public Relations video for kids or adults. It talks about how mining minerals effects everyday life. 25 Min

Portable Crushing Plant Safety ­ This video looks at portable crushing and screening operations, and safety measures that need to be taken. 25 min.

Remember Charlie The true story of a man, in his own words, who did not follow safety procedures. ­ This video talks about the consequences of his actions. Not only did unsafe actions effect him for the rest of his life, but also his family's. 60 min.

Publications

  • Air Permitting Guide
  • Environmental Permits and Regulation Guide
  • Zoning and Land-use Guide
  • Understanding Part 201 of the Environmental Code
  • Michigan Testing Methods
  • MDOT Materials Sampling Guide
  • MSHA Safety Guidelines
  • Commencement/Closing Form
  • MAA Model Drug Policy
  • Miner's Rights Books
  • Part 46 Training Plan and diskette
  • Noise Rule Compliance Guide
  • Safety Audit Checklists
  • Hazcom Guide