CFR TITLE 30 PART 48 TRAINING Paul Bizich Jr ext. 131 MSHA Educational Field Services

TRAINING AND RETRAINING OF MINERS PROMULGATED OCTOBER 13, 1978 zSubpart A yTraining and Retraining of Underground Miners zSubpart B yTraining and Retraining of Miners at Surface Mines and Surface Areas of Underground Mines zSubpart C (Never Completed) yConstruction Workers

Requirements  Comprehensive Training zNew Miner Training: yUnderground - 40 Hours Minimum ySurface - 24 Hours Minimum zExperienced Miner Training yAfter 5 years 8 hours zAnnual Refresher Training yUnderground - 8 Hours Minimum ySurface - 8 Hours Minimum zTask Training z Hazard Training

Industries Affected by Congressional Resolution A continuing resolution of the United States Congress currently prohibits MSHA from expending funds to administer or enforce Part 48 for the following industries; surface stone, surface clay, sand and gravel, surface limestone, colloidal phosphate, and shell dredging. Each of these industries, however, continues to be responsible for compliance with Part 48.

DEFINITIONS

“(a)(1) Miner” / zIndividual engaged in the extraction or production process, or zregularly exposed to mine hazards, or zmaintenance or service worker employed by the operator or a maintenance or service worker contracted by the operator to work at the mine for frequent or extended periods.

“(a)(2) MINER”-48.2 / Individuals not engaged in the extraction process, not regularly exposed to mine hazards, or inconsequentially exposed to mine hazards.

Experienced Miner 48.2(b)/48.22(b) zHas completed a new miner training and has at least 12 months of experience zA supervisor who has been approved under an MSHA-approved State certification program and employed on Oct. 6, 1998 zAn experienced miner on Feb. 3, 1999

Excluded From the Miner Definition ÎShaft and Slope Workers ÏConstruction Workers (mine operations cease) Subpart C ÑMiners covered under (a)(2) ÒLabor, Management, or Government Officials ÓMine Inspectors

Training Plans 48.3/48.23 zTraining plans must be submitted for approval to the appropriate MSHA district office. The training plan should contain provisions for: zNew Miner Training zExperienced Miner Training zAnnual Refresher Training zTask Training zHazard Training zAll other training required under Part 56/57 and 75/77

Plan Should Include: ÎCompany name, MSHA I.D. ÏName of person responsible for H. & S. ÐList of approved instructors ÑLocation of training ÒTeaching and evaluation methods used ÓNumber of employees and Number per class ÔSchedule for annual refresher training ÕList of work tasks and method of task training

MSHA Approved Instructors Districts Provide the Approval: ÎDemonstration of mining experience and knowledge plus: Completing an approved MSHA instructor’s training course; ÏApproved by District on evidence of qualifications and teaching experience; ÐBased on their performance as monitored by the District; Or a combination of the above.

Training Areas Requiring Approved Instructors ¬New Miner Training ­Experienced Miner Training ®Annual Refresher Training

Not Requiring Approved Instructors  Task Training  Hazard Training  Experienced miner training of miners with 12 month or less absence

Cooperative Training Programs 48.4 / Mine operators may conduct their own training or can participate in cooperative training programs conducted by other companies or agencies, if approved by MSHA.

New Miner Training 48.5 Underground Requires 40 hours of which 8 hours must be given at the mine site Topics: $Statutory rights of miners and their representatives, authority and responsibility of supervisors. $Self-rescue and respiratory devices. $Entering and leaving the mine; transportation; communications. $Introduction to the work environment.

zMine maps; escapeways; emergency evacuation; barricading. zRoof or ground control; ventilation plans. zHealth. zCleanup; rock dusting. zHazard recognition. zElectrical hazards. zFirst aid. zMine gases. zHealth and safety aspects of the task to which the new miner will be assigned. zSuch other courses as may be required by the District Manager.

New Miner Training Surface Requires 24 hours Topics: zStatutory rights of miners and their representatives, authority and responsibility of supervisors. zSelf-rescue and respiratory devices. zTransportation controls; communication systems. zIntroduction to work environment. zEscapeways; emergency evacuation; firewarning and fire fighting.

zGround control; working in areas of highwalls, water hazards, pits and spoil banks; illumination and night work. zHealth. zHazard recognition. zElectrical hazards. zFirst aid. zExplosives. zHealth and safety aspects of the task to which the new miner will be assigned. zSuch other courses as may be required by the District Manager.

Experienced Miner 48.6 zNewly employed by the operator zTransferred to the mine zExperienced underground miners transferred from surface to underground zReturning to the mine after an absence of more than 12 months

There is no time requirement for this section however a miner returning to work after an absence of 5 years or more must have 8 hours of training.

Topics for this section include: zIntroduction to the work environment. zMandatory health and safety standards. zAuthority and responsibility of supervisors and miners’ representatives. zEntering and leaving the mine; transportation; communications. zRoof or ground control; ventilation plans. zMine map; escapeways; emergency evacuation; barricading.

zHazard recognition. RPrevention of Accidents REmergency medical procedures RHealth RHealth and safety aspects of the tasks to which the miner is assigned zSelf-rescue and respiratory devices. zSuch other course as deemed necessary by the District Manager.

Experienced Miner zNewly employed by the operator zTransferred to the mine zExperienced surface miners transferred from underground to surface zReturning to the mine after an absence of more than 12 months

There is no time requirement for this section however a miner returning to work after an absence of 5 years or more must have 8 hours of training.

Topics include: zIntroduction to work environment. zMandatory health and safety standards. zAuthority and responsibility of supervisors and miners’ representatives. zTransportation controls; communication systems. zEscapeways; emergency evacuation; firewarning; firefighting.

zGround controls; working in areas of highwalls, water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; illumination and night work. zHazard recognition. QPrevention of Accidents QEmergency medical procedures QHealth QHealth and safety aspects of the tasks to which the experienced miner is assigned zSuch other course as deemed necessary by the District Manager.

Task Training 48.7 / No time requirement for task training. Remember that Supervisors that perform work (tasks) must also be task trained.

Minimum Courses of Instruction: zTasks covered by task training are: yEquipment Operators yDrilling Machine Operators yHaulage and Conveyor Systems Operators yRoof and Ground Control Machine Operators yInvolved in Blasting Operations

Courses: ÎHealth and safety aspects and safe operating procedures for work tasks, equipment, and machinery. ÏSupervised practice during nonproduction. ÐSupervised operation during production. ÑNew or modified machines and equipment. ÒSuch other courses as may be required by the District Manager.

Annual Refresher Training 48.8 Minimum of 8 hours annually. If training is conducted periodically, such courses shall not be less than 30 minutes. Supervisors are included in annual refresher training. Topics: zMandatory health and safety standards. zTransportation controls and communication systems. zBarricading. zRoof and ground control; ventilation plans.

zFirst Aid. zElectrical Hazards. zPrevention of accidents. zSelf-rescue and respiratory devices. zExplosives (if used). zMine gases. zHealth zOther courses as required by the District Manager.

Annual Refresher Training Minimum of 8 hours annually. If training is conducted periodically, such courses shall not be less than 30 minutes. Topics: zMandatory health and safety standards. zTransportation controls and communication systems. zEscape and emergency evacuation plans; firewarning and firefighting.

zGround control; working in areas of highwalls, water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; illumination and night work. zFirst aid. zElectrical hazards. zPrevention of accidents. zHealth. zExplosives. zSelf-rescue and respiratory devices. zOther courses as required by the District Manager.

Training Records 48.9 / ÎAll training is recorded on form a) The miner should get a copy at completion of training. b) The form should be kept at the mine site for inspection by MSHA and others. c) If the miner leaves, he is entitled to a copy of his training forms. ÏFalsification of training or training forms is punishable under section 110 of the Act. ÐMust be kept for a period of 2 years or 60 days after termination of an employee.

Compensation for Training / ÎTraining shall be conducted during normal duty hours. ÏMiners shall be compensated for travel expenses (if incurred) if training is not conducted at the mine site.

Hazard Training / No minimum time required for hazard training. Training intended for (a)(2) miners. Topics: zHazard recognition and avoidance. zEmergency and evacuation procedures. zHealth and safety standards, safety rules, and safe work procedures. zUse of self-rescue and respiratory devices. zSuch other courses required by the District Manager

Hazard Training Must receive hazard training once every 12 months. Must maintain records of hazard training. Must be accompanied at all times while underground.

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