W. Va. Code R. § 56-20-22

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 56-20-22 - Training

22.1. Training will be provided in accordance with 30 C.F.R. Part 46 to include new miner training, newly hired experienced miner training, task training and annual refresher training. Training will be documented on a MSHA 5000-23 form or equivalent. This form shall be available to representatives of the Director upon request.

22.2. Job assignments to any miner. When a job assignment is given to any miner that he/she has not performed in the recent past, such inexperienced person, in the particular job assignment, shall be instructed in the hazards incident thereto and the law and rules relevant thereto prior to performing any duties in such new job assignment. When such job assignment includes the operation of equipment, the instruction shall include a supervised dry run. Instructions shall be given by a person(s) competent in the operation of the equipment as well as the hazards associated with quarry mining and shall include the proper use, function, testing, and maintenance of all safety features of the equipment. When the job assignment is related to a plan in effect at the quarry, the relevant portions of the plan shall be reviewed. A record shall be kept of such instruction and made available to a representative of the Director upon request.