W. Va. Code R. § 56-23-23

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

Section 56-23-23 - Equipment-Specific Training

23.1. Equipment-specific hands-on orientation training shall be given in an area of the mine where the equipment will be operated. This orientation shall be specific to the type and make of the diesel machine and shall be presented in small groups. The following subjects shall be included in the training:

23.1.1. Equipment layout, which shall include familiarization with the layout of the equipment, the operator's compartments and the controls.

23.1.2. Pre-operation inspection, which shall include familiarization with the pre-operation inspection procedure and review of specific details of the inspection and location of the components to be inspected.

23.1.3. Equipment limitations, which shall include instruction relating to equipment performance, speeds, capacities and blind areas.

23.1.4. Operating areas, which shall include instruction relating to areas in which the equipment may be operated.

23.1.5. Operation, which shall include familiarization with the controls, gauges and warning devices and safe operating limits of all indicating gauges.

23.1.6. Refueling procedure, which shall include familiarization with fuel handling, permissible refueling areas, spill prevention, cleanup and potential hazards from diesel fuel.

23.1.7. Emergency devices, which shall include instruction relating to the location and use of the fire extinguisher and fire suppression devices.

23.1.8. Driving practice, which shall include supervised operation of the equipment.

W. Va. Code R. § 56-23-23