N.M. Admin. Code § 16.43.2.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 16.43.2.8 - IN-HOUSE TRAINING

A. A person who has successfully completed an in-house training course approved by the council may operate hoisting equipment without the written examination required by Section 60-15-7 NMSA 1978 for a period of two (2) years. Prior to the expiration of two (2) years, and with at least five hundred (500) hours of seat time, the person shall apply for a license pursuant to 16.43.2.10 through 16.43.2.12 NMAC, as applicable.

B. Employer responsibility:An employer choosing to exempt its employees from the licensing requirements of the act for two (2) years by offering an in-house training course for its employees shall be responsible for the qualifications, capability, experience, physical condition, and actions of its hoisting operators.

C. Standards for approval of training course:The council shall determine whether training programs meet the requirements of the federal occupational safety and health administration, United States department of labor or occupational health and safety bureau of the United States department of environment.

D. Approval of training course:

(1) Any employer, person or organization wishing to offer an in-house training course to hoisting operators in this state shall first obtain written approval of the course from the council. The request must be submitted on a council approved form containing a complete description of the program's curriculum, content, examination coverage and instructor(s) qualifications. An application fee, as required under 16.43.1.14 NMAC, shall be included with a completed application.

(2) After review of the application submitted, the council shall indicate in writing its approval or disapproval, and if disapproved, the council shall provide a reason for the disapproval. The council shall notify the employer, person or organization in writing of the approval or disapproval of the proposal within ninety (90) days of receipt of the completed form. Upon approval, the employer, person or organization shall submit to the council a non-refundable certification fee as required under 16.43.1.14 NMAC.

(3) The certification shall be for a period of two (2) years.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.43.2.8

Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 04, February 27, 2015, eff. 3/31/2015