2015 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 22A. MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING
ARTICLE 2A. USE OF DIESEL-POWERED EQUIPMENT IN UNDERGROUND
§22A-2A-704. Fire and safety training.
(a) Rules of the commission shall provide for all underground employees at the mine to receive special instruction related to fighting fires involving diesel fuel. This training may be included in annual refresher training under MSHA regulations set forth in 30 C.F.R. Pt. 48 (relating to training and retraining of miners), or included in the fire drills required under MSHA regulations set forth in 30 C.F.R. §75.1101.23 (relating to program of instruction; location and use of fire fighting equipment; location of escapeways, exits, and routes of travel; evacuation procedures; fire drills).
(b) Rules of the commission shall provide for all miners to be trained in precautions for safe and healthful handling and disposal of diesel-powered equipment filters.
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