Mining Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 9

Outline four steps in containing mine fires.

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The performance was generally poor for this compulsory question.  The expected answers were:

  • sealing of burning areas
  • wetting in advance of mining
  • proper training of workers
  • use of permissible explosives
  • use of fire extinguishers
  • proper ventilation
  • regular maintenance of equipment
  • ban on smoking
  • good supervision