The Inquiry into the 1994 accident at Moura No. 2 Colliery included in it's findings that mine escape and rescue options
for persons in underground coal mines were in need of review. The Inquiry recommended the establishment of industry
working groups to report to the Queensland Chief Inspector of Coal Mines on matters including escape strategy and life
support for escape from mines.
One of these task groups examined issues relevant to self-escape from Australian underground coal mines and formulated
recommendations and guidelines in response to the terms of reference and scope.