W. Va. Code R. § 48-4-4 - Training Requirements
4.1.
Each applicant for initial mine rescue training shall complete a thirty-two
(32) hour course of instruction, as prescribed and approved by the Board of
Coal Mine Health and Safety in Section 6.1. in the use, care, and maintenance
of the type of apparatus that will be utilized.
4.1.1. Upon completion of the initial
training, all team members shall receive at least ninety-six (96) hours of
refresher training annually, which shall include participation in local mine
rescue contests and training at the covered mine.
4.2. If the type of apparatus is changed, a
mine rescue team member shall receive an additional eight (8) hours of
training.
4.3. Each member of a
mine rescue team shall have completed a West Virginia Office of Miners Health,
Safety and Training approved first-aid course.
4.4. Each mine rescue team member shall train
at intervals not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days. Each training session
shall not be less than four (4) hours. Training shall include the wearing and
use of the apparatuses by the mine rescue team members for a period of at least
two (2) hours while under oxygen every two (2) months.
4.4.1. Sessions underground at least once
each six (6) months;
4.4.2. Where
applicable, the use, care, capabilities, and limitations of auxiliary mine
rescue equipment, or a different breathing apparatus;
4.4.3. Advanced mine rescue training and
procedures, as prescribed by the Director;
4.4.4. Mine map training and ventilation
procedures; and
4.4.5. The wearing
of mine rescue apparatus while in smoke, simulated smoke, or an equivalent
environment at least once during each twelve (12) month period.
4.5. A mine rescue team member who
is absent from more than two (2) of the four (4) hour training sessions in one
(1) year shall be replaced unless additional training is received to make up
for the time missed. Except that in an event of illness or injury, time
extensions shall be permitted as established by the Director.
4.6. A record of training of each team member
shall be on file at such locations where the apparatuses are stored.
Notes
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