Roof and Rib Control

Mine Safety and Health Administration Roof and Rib Control Presents a broad overview of roof/rib hazards in the underground coal mining industry, and illustrates the need for roof and rib control. Topics covered in this video include roof and rib evaluations, the roof control plan, sources of roof/rib hazards, proper installation of roof supports, retreat mining, longwall mining, MRS units, ATRS units, information and technical support. This is Part 3 of 3 Parts MSHA DVD 005 - 2004 - Roof Control 1 | 2 | 3 This is a compilation of three previously produced videotapes. In this interactive DVD you will take a look at many important aspects of roof and rib control. Some of the topics that we will review include: roof and rib evaluations, sources of roof/rib hazards, the roof control plan, various myths that are used by miners for going inby supported roof, identifying hazardous roof conditions, and much more.