30 CFR Part 46 Training Regulations Plan Development

30 CFR Part 46 Training Regulations Plan Development 1

Training Plan Development 2

General Information 3

Competent Person List 4

New Miner Training Program 5

Training Plan Development Before a new miner begins work at the miner must New Miner Training be provided with no less than 4 hours of training in 7 designated subjects which must address site-specific hazards. ·A Site Tour is a requirement for mine operators. ·Independent contractors are not required to use this method in new miners training. However contractors may receive a site tour during their site specific hazard training. 6

Training Plan Development New Miner Training All other checks x indicate the training may include the selections. It is not a requirement to use all selections. 7

Training Plan Development New Miner Training Teaching methods, Course Training Materials and Evaluation Procedures may vary with different subjects listed in the plan. 8

Training Plan Development New Miner Training 9

The teaching Method “practice under close observation”. (Observing and instructing New Miner as He Works) is an excellent training method. Most operations will include a lot of hours under this subject. Must be done by a competent person. M 10

Training Plan Development New Miner Training MSHA’s book on miners rights and the Mine Act are excellent teaching materials for this subject. 11

Training Plan Development New Miner Training IMPORTANT POINT! Every subject listed in the plan requires a general description of: ·Teaching methods ·Course materials to be used ·Evaluation procedures ·Approximate time The above requirements are met by the selections made (check boxes) in this sample plan. 12

Training Plan Development Be sure not to use “ 0” zero as a minimum New time. Miner Training 13

Training Plan Development New Miner Training The total maximum Approximate times of all subjects listed in New Miners Training must be greater than or equal to 24 hours. The Sample Plan offers a sheet for “Other Subjects” for each program. If other subjects are desired, list the subject and check the appropriate boxes above. 14

Newly-Hired Experienced Miner Training Program 15

Training Plan Development Newly-Hired Experienced Miner Training • Miner must receive training in the 7 required subjects prior to starting work. No require time limits. 16

Training Plan Development Newly-Hired Experienced Miner Training • No later than 60 days after a newly hired experienced miner begins work at the mine training must be provided in the following subject: Instruction and demonstration on the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices 17

New Task Training Program 18

Training Plan Development New Task Training Practice under close observation of a competent person may be used to fulfill this requirement. Excellent material for Equipment Operation training. 19

Annual Refresher Training Program 20

Training Plan Development Annual Refresher Training Annual refresher training must include: Instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner’s health or safety. The changes could be equipment, environment or process. 21

Training Plan Development Annual Refresher Training Refresher training must also address other safety and health subjects that are relevant to mining operations at the mine. No minimum amount of time per session of training 22

Training Plan Development Annual Refresher Training You will need a separate sheet for each recommended subject selected. 23

Training Plan Development Annual Refresher Training Each recommended subject will need the required selections. 24

Site-specific Hazard Awareness Training Program 25

Training Plan Development Hazard Awareness Training This program will generally not apply to contractors. 26

Training Plan Development Hazard Awareness Training Health and Safety Risks list is available for additional Hazard Awareness Training. 27

Training Plan Development If other subjects are desired, Hazard Awareness Training Check the subject and check the appropriate boxes below. Use one sheet per additional subject. 28

Training Plan Development Hazard Awareness Training The program should include a section for both miners and nonminers (visitors, customers etc. ). 29

Training Plan Development Hazard Awareness Training Miners will generally need more in -depth Site specific hazard training 30

Records of Training 31

Records of This. Training is an example of a good record for a New miner before Miners full Name he can start to work. Competent Person name and IDof Training Location Listed. Miners Initials Date of Training optional Note the total time for Course Length is greater than or equal to 4 hours. 32

Records of Training Additional training recording can be listed on this sheet or another record can be used as this Miner receives more training. Records must be certified (SIGNED) after the 24 hours of New Miners Training is completed. 33

Records of Training MISTAKE! This form is found in the earlier printed An Example of a good Task Starter Kits. The form did Training Certificate. not have a row for Duration of Training You may draw a row in for the duration, label the row and record the course lengths. This may be the best solution to a record already filled out. 34

Records of Training Record must be certified (signed) when the training is completed. 35

Records of Training Example of a Good Annual Refresher Training Certificate 36

Records of Training Each training session must be recorded after each session is completed. Note the different days of each subject. This training record must be certified after the training is complete. The deadline is 3/30/01 for certification. Subjects are listed in the Plan Total time is equal to or greater than 8 hours. 37

Records of Training Example of a good Site –Specific hazard Awareness Training Certificate is necessary for miners only. 38

Records of Training Example of a Good Annual Refresher Training Certificate using a 5000 -23 form Print Full Name Joe Samson x Check correct boxes x x 39

• Fill in date training completed. Records of Training • And duration of training. 8 hours 3/30/01 The person responsible for training has signed the record. Mine Name, ID, and training location is required. List Competent Person. This maybe a good Dog Hole #1 23 -01234 Mine Site Officelocation 3/30/01 Competent Person: Ted Owens The miners initials and date are optional. . 40

Records of This. Training is an example of a good record for a New miner before he can start to work using a 5000 -23 form. Print Full Name Check the boxes Joe Samson x x x 41

Records of Training The date and duration 3/30/01 have been logged. x x 4 hours x x x Reporting hazards The required subjects the new The Mine Name, ID, and miner has received training in training Location are listed have been checked. Dog Hole #1 23 -01234 Mine Site & Office 3/30/01 Competent Person: Ted Owens The competent person is listed 42

Additional Information 43

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