Diesel Training and General Requirements

1. Diesel Training and General Requirements Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety

2. Training Plan Approval • All training course instructors and all plans required by this section and sections 221-A and 222-A shall be approved by the department.

3. Training Plan Approval • Training Plan submittals are evaluated against the prescriptive language contained in the appropriate section of Article II-A. • Mine Operating Plan for Diesel Equipment • Courses are approved by section of the law based upon the training plan.

4. Instructors for Diesel Training • Use of Non-Approved Instructors • Approval of Instructors

5. Use of Non-Approved Instructors • All training must be conducted by or under the direct supervision of an approved instructor. • Hands-on instruction can be given by a qualified person with an approved instructor present.

6. Instructor Approval • The Bureau may approve instructors to teach specific diesel courses by one or more of three methods.

7. Method A • Instructor trained by an approved organization. Applicant can attend and complete a three-day instructor course approved by the Bureau (MSHA, OSHA, DEP and others). • Submit information to the Bureau on their mining experience, training experience and subject matter knowledge.

8. Method B • Submit an application to the Bureau requesting approval to teach based on qualifications and teaching experience and include a list of the specific courses the applicant intends to teach. • Submit information to the Bureau on the applicant’s mining experience, training experience and subject matter knowledge.

9. Method C • The Bureau may designate persons as provisional instructors to teach specific courses. Each such instructor is subject to follow-up approval based on the Bureau’s monitoring the instructor’s classroom performance. • Submit in writing reasons why other approval methods would impose an extreme hardship. • List competent persons they will use to teach specific courses. These persons are provisional instructors until the Bureau monitors them.

10. Bureau ActionMethods A and B • Make a determination of the applicant’s knowledge of the subject matter. • Make a determination of the applicant’s teaching skills and qualifications. • Approve the applicant to teach specific courses based upon the above criteria.

11. Bureau ActionMethod C • Review reasons why A and B methods of instructor approval would impose a hardship. • Determine the validity of the request and consider factors such as mine size, number of employees, safety record, availability and accessibility of training. • Approve the provisional instructor based on the above criteria. • Notify the operator of the approval, in writing. • Arrange for monitoring of provisional instructors.

12. Specially Trained Person At least one person specially trained in the cleanup and disposal of diesel fuel spills shall be on duty at the mine when diesel-powered equipment or mobile fuel transportation equipment is being used or when fueling of diesel-powered equipment is being conducted.

13. Material Safety Data Sheet. Identification of response criteria and procedures. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection. Spill containment practices. Selection and use of absorbent materials. Removal and disposal of spilled material. Fire protection Auxiliary hazard control Personal decontamination Diesel Fuel Spill Containment and Cleanup Training for “specially trained persons” should include the following:

14. Diesel Equipment Operator Training • Minimum 8 hour • Section 220-A – Classroom training on diesel fundamentals. • Section 211-A – Equipment- specific, hands-on,on the job training. • Annual Refresher Training

15. Engine fundamentals Diesel regulations Diesel emissions Factors that affect diesel emissions Emission control devices Diagnostic techniques Pre-operational inspection Ventilation Fire suppression systems Operating rules Emergency procedures Record keeping and reporting procedures Section 220-A Classroom Training

16. Equipment layout Pre-operational inspection Equipment limitations Operating areas Operation Refueling Emergency devices Driving practice Section 221-A Equipment-specific Training This training is included in the 8 hour training of operators

17. Diesel Mechanic Training • Minimum 16 Hours • Section 222-A-….. Regarding the general function, operation, maintenance and testing of emissions control and conditioning components. • Annual Refresher Training.

18. Federal and State regulations. Company polices and rules. Emissions control system design. On-board diagnostic system. Emissions control service and maintenance. Emissions testing procedures. Troubleshooting procedures. Fire protection systems. Fire and ignition sources. Fuel system maintenance. Intake air system design. Engine shutdown device. Special instruction regarding components. Record keeping requirements. Other subjects determined by the Department. Diesel Maintenance Section 222-A

19. Fire and Safety Training • All underground employees at the mine shall receive special instruction related to fighting fires involving diesel fuel. • All miners shall be trained in precautions for safe and healthful handling and disposal of diesel-powered equipment filters. This training may be included in Part 48.8

20. Final Analysis-Adequate Training • BDMS interprets that those sections referencing training are minimum training requirements of Article – II-A • All training should be performance based and is accomplished only when each employee demonstrates that they know and comply with the Act.