National Mine-Rescue and First-Aid Conference, Vol. 62 (Classic Reprint): Pittsburgh, Pa;, September 23-26, 1912: Pittsburgh, Pa;, September 23-26, 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Herbert M. Wilson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331938945 ISBN 13: 9781331938941

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

National Mine-Rescue and First-Aid Conference, Pittsburgh 1912

This bulletin compiles the conference discussions, resolutions, and opening remarks aimed at improving safety in mining. It covers the push for standard methods in mine rescue and first aid, training with breathing apparatus, and the role of safety committees and hospital resources in supporting injured workers. The material is presented to help mine officials, operators, and surgeons apply practical, tested approaches to rescue and first-aid work.

The content reflects the conference’s goal of coordinating safety efforts across different mines, outlining proposed standards, and sharing experiences from demonstrations, exhibits, and committee discussions. It also notes the creation of a permanent association to advance safety in mines and describes who attended and what was decided.

• Key aims of mine-rescue and first-aid programs and why standard methods matter


• Practical discussions on dressings, resuscitation, and use of breathing apparatus


• Insights from opening addresses, committee meetings, and demonstrations


• Details on exhibits, invited companies, and the formation of a safety-focused organization

Ideal for readers involved in mining safety, industrial health, or emergency response who want historical context and practical methods from early 20th‑century mine rescue and first-aid efforts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331938945
• ISBN 13: 9781331938941
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78