Preparedness for peer first response to mining emergencies resulting in injuries: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

ObjectiveIdentify factors of preparedness for peer first response to underground mining emergencies with injured victims.DesignCross-sectional questionnaire study of Swedish underground mineworkers.SettingSeven out of nine Swedish underground mines.ParticipantsA total of 741 mineworkers out of 1022 (73%) participated in this study.InterventionsNone.Outcome measuresLevel of preparedness for emergencies with injuries in underground mines.ResultsThree factors influenced the preparedness of mineworkers for a peer first response: (1) familiarity with rescue procedures during emergencies with injuries; (2) risk perception of emergencies with injuries and (3) experience of using self-protective and first aid equipment. Mineworkers who believed that they knew how to handle emergencies with injuries (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.22 to 1.38) and those who were trained in the use of self-protective and first aid equipment (OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.07 to 1.32) considered themselves to be better prepared for a peer first response than those who were unfamiliar with the rescue procedures or who had not used self-protective and first aid equipment. However, mineworkers who rated the risk for emergencies with injuries as high considered themselves to be less prepared than those who rated the risk as low (OR 0.95, 95% CI 0.91 to 0.98).ConclusionThis study identified three factors that were important for the peer-support preparedness of underground mineworkers. More research is needed to adapt and contextualise first aid courses to the needs of underground peer responders.

Effectiveness of a Haemorrhage-Control Task Simulator for Training Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental before-after Study

“…Teir training consisted of in-person instruction following the Peyton 4-stage model and simulation-based mastery learning with deliberate practice on certifed simulators of amputated limbs [42]. While earlier research has noted the importance of educational interventions in the domain of self-efcacy in bleeding control training [43,44], our fndings have important implications for developing similar results in self-confdence and self-efcacy among nursing students utilising a low-cost simulator. In this vein and as mentioned in the literature, participants are able to attain nearly fawless competency scores and appropriately assist a bleeding victim by applying direct pressure [45], particularly when HFS or more realistic models are being used, with no major fnancial expenditure [46].…”

The Differences in Risk Perception between Practitioners in the Non-Coal-Mining Industry: Miners, Managers and Experts

“…In addition, there are differences in cognition among workers of different working ages and positions [ 17 ]. An interesting cross-sectional questionnaire study of Swedish underground mineworkers showed that familiarity with rescue procedures, cognition of emergencies with injuries, and experience with using equipment influence the preparedness of mineworkers for a peer first response [ 18 ]. There are obvious cognitive barriers to using new safety and health technologies between workers and managers, and the differences are revealed in terms of readiness, cognition, and initial trust with respect to using various technologies [ 19 ].…”