ABM Gear Requirements
Group Requirements:
Air Meter/Flame Safety Lamp
First Aid
Individual Requirements:
Helmet, hard hat or similar
3 lights (we like one to be a headlamp)
Hiking shoes
Self-Contained Self-Rescue re-breather
Should bring/As Needed:
Emergency light flasher
Long rope and carabiner
Food/water rations for 2 days (Powerbars or similar)
Camera
Lunch
Chest waders (as needed)
Rappel/Ascension Gear (as needed)
Extra credit
Folding shovel
Rock hammer
Strobe Light
Work Gloves
Chem Lights
Dust Masks
Safety Practices, Rules and Guidelines
Air Metering
Our Flame Safety Operating Procedures are located on the forum here: http://forums.abandonedmines.net/viewtopic.php?t=1358
General Practices
Never scream or yell inside a mine.
Check floors for winzes, or weak construction.
Never depart or stray from the group.
Check for fallen rocks on the floor, rocks that are on the floor indicate a weak roof.
Check the ribs or sides of the mine for rock bursts.
Observe pillars for robbing or cracks.
Check air meter/flame safety lamp every 15 feet for air quality.
Take note of inside and outside temperature and oxygen levels for the mine trip.
If rapelling, descend an air meter on a rope first.
If rapelling, clear out any loose debris around shaft collar.
Check the air blowing out of a mine for explosive gasses/oxygen deficiencies.
Observe and respect all living creatures in a mine.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
Do not litter
Never Touch wood beams, rock walls or ceilings
Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return
Call the group buddy and give them coordinates of our location
Once inside, do not damage, dont take anything.
Check batteries before trip
Never go alone
Use harness and rope when floor is inclined greater then 30 degrees.
Have 1 member check and certify harness and gearing before ascending/rapelling.
