Section 690-422 - Diesel mechanic training(a) Approval.--Training course instructors and training plans required by this section must be approved by the department.(b) General rule.--Diesel mechanic training and qualification shall meet the requirements of this section.(c) Skills.--Diesel mechanics shall be trained and qualified to perform maintenance, repairs and testing of the features of diesel equipment certified by MSHA and the department.(d) Qualification.--To be qualified, a diesel mechanic shall successfully complete a minimum of 16 hours of a training program approved by the department regarding the general function, operation, maintenance and testing of emissions control and conditioning components. The diesel mechanic shall be qualified to perform these tasks on the specific machines used at the mine or mines where they are employed. Additional engine-specific training shall be provided to diesel mechanics in accordance with a plan approved by the department.(e) Retraining.--Annual retraining programs for diesel mechanics shall be required and shall be approved by the department. Retraining shall include refresher training as well as new procedure and new technology training as necessary. Retraining shall be separate from refresher training pursuant to MSHA regulations at 30 CFR Pt. 48 (relating to training and retraining of miners) and electrical training required by MSHA.(f) Programs.--The minimum diesel mechanic training programs shall include training in the following minimum subject requirements:(1) Federal and State requirements regulating the use of diesel equipment.(2) Company policies and rules related to the use of diesel equipment.(3) Emissions control system design and component technical training.(4) Onboard engine performance and maintenance diagnostics system design and component technical training.(5) Service and maintenance procedures and requirements for the emissions control systems.(6) Emissions testing procedures and evaluation and interpretation of test results.(7) Troubleshooting procedures for the emissions control systems.(8) Fire protection systems test and maintenance.(9) Fire and ignition sources and their control and elimination.(10) Fuel system maintenance and safe fueling procedures.(11) Intake air system design and components technical training and maintenance procedures.(12) Engine shutdown device tests and maintenance.(13) Special instructions regarding components, such as the fuel injection system, which may only be repaired and adjusted by a qualified mechanic who has received special training and is authorized to make the repairs or adjustments by the component manufacturer.(14) Instruction on recordkeeping requirements for maintenance procedures and emissions testing.(15) Other subjects determined by the department to be necessary to address specific health and safety needs.2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, §422, effective in 180 days [ 1/5/2009].