W. Va. Code R. § 56-23-24
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 19, May 10, 2024
Section 56-23-24 - Diesel Mechanic Training24.1. Diesel mechanic training and qualification shall meet the requirements of this section.24.2. Diesel mechanics shall be trained and qualified to perform maintenance, repairs and testing of the features of diesel equipment certified by MSHA and the director.24.3. To be qualified, a diesel mechanic must successfully complete a minimum of sixteen hours of a training program approved by the director regarding the general function, operation, maintenance and testing of emissions control and conditioning components. The diesel mechanic must be qualified to perform these tasks on the specific machines used at the mine or mines where they are employed. Additional engine-specific training shall be provided to diesel mechanics in accordance with a plan approved by the director.24.4. Annual retraining programs of eight (8) hours for diesel mechanics shall be required and approved by the director. The annual retraining shall include refresher training as well as new procedure and new technology training as necessary. Such training shall be separate from refresher training pursuant to MSHA regulations at 30 CFR Part 48 (relating to training and retraining of miners) and electrical training required by MSHA. The mine operator shall furnish all required training and refresher training. The employees will suffer no loss of pay for attending training and refresher training.24.5. The minimum sixteen-hour diesel mechanic training programs shall be submitted for approval to the director and shall include training in the following minimum subject requirements: 24.5.1. Federal and state requirements regulating the use of diesel equipment.24.5.2. Company policies and rules related to the use of diesel equipment.24.5.3. Emissions control system design and component technical training.24.5.4. On-board engine performance and maintenance diagnostics system design and component technical training.24.5.5. Service and maintenance procedures and requirements for the emissions control systems.24.5.6. Emissions testing procedures and evaluation and interpretation of test results.24.5.7. Troubleshooting procedures for the emissions control systems.24.5.8. Fire protection systems test and maintenance.24.5.9. Fire and ignition sources and their control and elimination.24.5.10. Fuel system maintenance and safe fueling procedures.24.5.11. Intake air system design and components technical training and maintenance procedures.24.5.12. Engine shutdown device tests and maintenance.24.5.13. Special instructions regarding components, such as the fuel injection system, that shall only be repaired and adjusted by a qualified mechanic who has received special training and is authorized to make such repairs or adjustments by the component manufacturer or ASE certified diesel mechanic.24.5.14. Instruction on record keeping requirements for maintenance procedures and emissions testing.24.5.15. Other subjects determined by the director to be necessary to address specific health and safety needs.24.6. Individuals successfully completing the approved sixteen (16) hour diesel mechanic training will be considered to be a trained operator providing he or she has received the necessary task training on the specific piece of diesel equipment.W. Va. Code R. § 56-23-24