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NOV 2014

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Today, the company's most popular draws in SCSRs and monitors, respective- ly, are the CSE SRLD and the CSE G4, both commercially available globally. The SLRD, or self-rescuer long duration, has a rated duration of 60 minutes and provides faster oxygen generation at the start of deployment. In addition to offer- ing enhanced safety, reliability and perfor- mance over past unit designs, the SLRD is the smallest (8.5 x 6 x 4.25 in.) 60-minute belt-wearable SCSR available on today's market. It also weighs under 6 lb, lighten- ing the load for the workers donning them. The G4 portable, multigas gas detector measures levels of one to four gasses, including oxygen, combustibles such as CH 4 , and two toxics including H 2 S, NO 2 , NO and CO. Each unit, which carries a two-year warranty through CSE, has a 25- hour battery run time and an operational interface that is easy to read and follow. A backlit screen also aids in accurate read- ings underground. Both of these products, much like others in its line, are developed and improved thanks to feedback from the industry. "We develop and manufacture products that keep miners safe and save lives," according to Steve Swanson, CSE president and COO. "We are part of a close-knit com- munity of hard working men and women and respond to their needs, including com- pliance with regulatory requirements." A vital segment of CSE's work with the mining community is its training efforts, particularly with SCSRs. As many work- ers naturally may not give much thought t o a n S C S R ' s o p e r a t i o n u n t i l t h e t i m e when it is needed, the company offers a n d p r o v i d e s h a n d s - o n t r a i n i n g t o a l l operations and miners, using a training m e t h o d d i r e c t e d t o t h o s e m i n e r s w h o carry the unit on their belt. According to Scott Shearer Jr., CSE respiratory product specialist, this proper training helps keep them knowledgeable about how to use as w e l l a s c a r e f o r t h e i r S C S R s o i t w i l l always be ready. "We also offer our specialized class 'Train the Trainer.' This course is for any safety personnel or trainers who then go and train other miners," Shearer said. "The class covers information about the SCSR in great detail, tips on how best to run a SCSR training class, and also utilizes a lot of hands-on training…such as don- ning the SCSR, and getting to experience a live-trainer. Many participants have stated they felt the class will allow them to become better trainers." CSE also offers thorough training to mines on the operation and maintenance of its gas detection systems; once com- plete, the user can immediately use his or her knowledge of the system's inner work- ings to provide a safer working environ- ment and ensure critical equipment is working properly. On the topic of mine rescue, CSE's Swanson echoed the sentiment that mine rescue teams, and the dedicated members that volunteer their time to be a part of them, are critical to the safety of all min- ers. In addition to being trained for emer- gencies, crews often increase the general awareness and preparedness of those around them. "Operators are certainly headed in the right direction," Swanson said of efforts in training, competition activities and other related mine rescue activities. CSE is work- ing hard to stay ahead of teams' needs from the supplier side. "Manufacturers respond to the needs of the market [and] some are better than others," Swanson said. "CSE is proud to be an industry leader in R&D.; As a case in point, we believe that we may be the only manufacturer with a new 60-minute SCSR (soon to be submitted for testing), which meets MSHA/NIOSH regulations taking effect next April. November 2014 www.coalage.com 39 m i n e r e s c u e c o n t i n u e d CSE's SLRD unit is the smallest 60-minute belt- wearable SCSR available on today's market.

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