Colorado School of Mines Introduces New Safety Training Tool
School Says Hands-On Training Approach is More Effective
The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is integrating the Mobilize Rescue System into its Energy, Mining and Construction Industry Safety Program (EMCIS). The new technology enables bystanders, even without training, to manage medical emergencies such as severe bleeding, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest and more.
“We are trying to impart the idea that acting in the event of an injury improves the chances of a person surviving. Students retain far more information when they perform a hands-on activity rather than traditional didactic instruction. Incorporating Mobilize Rescue Systems into our training allows us to get students out of their seats and work the problem,” says Collin Smith, director of operations at the Colorado School of Mines’ EMCIS program.