Rule 1501:10-2-23 | Equipment-specific training for diesel-powered equipment operators.
(A) Upon successful completion of the training set forth in rule 1501:10-2-22 of the Administrative Code, the equipment operator is to complete equipment-specific training in accordance with this rule. Successful completion of equipment-specific training is to be documented on the certificate of qualification issued by the mine operator under paragraphs (D) and (G) of rule 1501:10-2-22 of the Administrative Code.
(B) The mine operator is to provide equipment-specific, hands-on orientation training to the equipment operators in an area of the mine where the diesel-powered equipment will be operated, specific to the type and make of the diesel-powered equipment, and presented to groups no larger than twelve persons per instructor unless otherwise approved by the chief in an approved training plan. The following subjects are to be included in the orientation training:
(1) Equipment layout, including instruction relating to the layout of the equipment, the equipment operator's compartments, and the controls;
(2) Pre-operation inspection, including instruction relating to the pre-operation inspection procedures set forth in paragraph (A) of rule 1501:10-2-18 of the Administrative Code and review of specific details of the inspection and location of the components to be inspected;
(3) Equipment limitations, including instruction relating to equipment performance, speeds, capacities and blind areas;
(4) Operating areas, including instruction relating to areas in which the equipment may be operated;
(5) Operation, including instruction relating to the controls, gauges and warning devices and safe operating limits of all indicating gauges;
(6) Refueling procedure, including instruction relating to fuel handling, permissible refueling areas, spill prevention, cleanup and potential hazards from diesel fuel;
(7) Emergency devices, including instruction relating to the location and use of the fire extinguisher and fire suppression devices; and
(8) Driving practice, including supervised operation of the equipment.
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