TASK

TRAINING
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DO PROPER TASK
TRAINING !
 STATE LAW
One example of state law concerning task
training is:

42.10.7
Equipment shall be operated only by persons
trained in the use of and authorized to operate
such equipment.
22A-2-12b
It is the duty of the mine foreman or the assistant mine
foreman of every coal mine in this state to see that every
person employed to work in the mine is, before beginning
work therein, instructed in the particular danger incident to
his or her work in the mine, and furnished a copy of the
mining laws and rules of the mines.

“Each miner in West Virginia has the right to work

safely and to be properly trained on tasks to be
performed in and around the mines.”
 FEDERAL LAW
30 CFR 48.7
Training of Miners assigned to a Task in Which
They Have Had No Previous Experience;
Minimum Courses of Instruction.
“IF IT ISN’T
DOCUMENTED
IT ISN’T DONE”
The following Surface Fatals were
directly connected to lack of training.
Don’t forget that Lack of or Poor
Training can contribute to injuries
during the completion of All Tasks.
Both on the Surface and Underground
at Mining Operations.
A maintenance
man was fatally
injured when he
was run over by a
skid-steer loader
being operated by
a summer
employee.
• The maintenance man was directing the operator to
cleanup spillage.
• He turned to walk away from the loader, then turned and
walked back toward the loader which was moving
forward.
• The victim stepped behind a column, causing the eye
witness to momentarily lose sight of him.
• The witness then saw the victim being pulled down under the
rear tire of the loader.
• A 104(g)(1) order was issued because the mine operator failed
to properly task train an employee on the safe operating
procedures applicable to a new piece of equipment.
A truck driver was
fatally injured when
he lost control of his
loaded haul truck
while traveling down
a haul road
constructed on an 18
percent grade.
• The truck driver was either thrown or jumped
from the truck and received fatal injuries upon
hitting the ground.
• This was the victim’s first day of employment
at this mine site.
• This was his first trip on the haul road with
this particular vehicle.
• A citation was issued for not providing task
training.
Two shift
managers and
three workers
were repairing a
leak around a plug
in a water line.
One of the shift
managers was
killed when the
plug they were
inflating ruptured.
• None of them had ever performed the task before.
• An order was issued for the 2 shift managers and 3
workers not being trained to perform this task.
A crusher operator
was fatally injured
when he was
struck in the face
by a hammer head
while attempting
to free a hang-up
in the jaw crusher.
• This was the victim’s first day on the job.
• The investigation concluded that the company failed to
indoctrinate the victim in safety rules and safe work
procedures.
An electrician was
transporting a
23,300-pound
swing motor down
a 14% grade on a
flat bed truck.
• The 3/8-inch chain securing the motor broke and forced a
guard into the truck cab.
• The driver was crushed against the steering wheel.
• The two electricians who loaded the motor had
requested crane training, which included rigging
instructions.
• They did not receive the training.
• A 104(d)(1) citation was issued for task training.
A truck driver
received fatal
crushing
injuries while
working under
the boom of a
crane.
• The victim and the crane operator were dismantling the
boom before moving the crane to the shop.
• The victim positioned himself under the boom to remove
the bottom connecting pins from the first section of the
boom mast.
• The boom was slightly elevated with only one crib block
under the first section of the boom.
• The victim was crushed between the first section of the
boom and the ground when the boom buckled
downward after the second bottom pin was removed.
• A 104(d)(1) citation was issued stating that the victim
was not instructed in the safety and health aspects and
safe work procedures of the task of dismantling the
boom.
 Environmental/Working Location
Show trainees the dangers of the areas they are working
in.
• How steep is the grade?
• What are the traffic patterns?
• What are the haulage road conditions?
• How bad are the roof/ground conditions?
• How does the working height of the mine affect the
performance of the job?
 Environmental/Working Location

• How do weather conditions affect the work place?

• What health hazards are found in the
environment/working location?
• What are some other environmental /working location
traps?
 Equipment
Train miners on new or modified equipment.
• How do habits affect the actions of operators?
• How does the size or type of equipment affect the
operators ability to see?
• How should an operator position equipment when
performing a task
 Equipment

• What is the procedure for reporting and repairing

defects?
• What are some other equipment traps?
 Procedural

Show trainees the safe way of performing the task.

• What hazards are associated with each step of the task?
• When doing maintenance work, what safety precautions
should be taken?
 Procedural
Show trainees the proper way to position themselves
when performing a task.
• Which direction should miners face when shoveling the
belt?
• Where should operators of remote-controlled equipment
position themselves?
• Where should miners avoid being when working around
mobile equipment?
AVOID TASK TRAPS!
Task train on:

Environment/Working Location
Equipment
Procedures
 How do you prepare for task training?

• Select someone to do the training who is qualified or

experienced in the task.
• Provide written instructions as supporting material for
the training.
 How do you prepare for task training?

• A job safety analysis (JSA) provides a very strong

foundation for task training.
• The JSA concept is simple:
• Select a task to be analyzed
• Separate the task into its basic steps
• Identify hazards associated with each step
• Control each hazard
 What does the law require?

• 30 CFR 48.7 requires task training for all miners in

underground mines.
• 30 CFR 48.27 requires task training for all miners at
surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.
 Who is required to be task trained? (48.7 and
48.27)
• Miners assigned to new work tasks as:
• mobile equipment operators,
• drilling machine operators,
• haulage and conveyor system operators,
• roof and ground control machine operators, and
• those involved in blasting operations
 Who is required to be task trained? (48.7 and
48.27)

• Miners assigned to new work tasks not described in the

previous paragraph must be instructed in the health and
safety aspects and safe work procedures of the task.
• Miners who have not performed a job or task for more
than 12 months must be task trained.
 Who is required to be task trained? (48.7 and
48.27)
• Miners assigned to operate new or modified equipment
or machines must be trained in safe operating
procedures
• Any miner who directs or controls haulage operations
must receive training
• safe haulage procedures related to the haulage
system, ventilation system, firefighting procedures,
and evacuation procedures
 What is required in task training? (48.7 and
48.27)

• Health and safety aspects and safe operating procedures

for work tasks, equipment and machinery
• Supervised practice during nonproduction
• Supervised operation during production
• Safe operating procedures for new or modified machines
and equipment
• Any other training required by the MSHA
 What qualifications are required of the
person conducting the training?

• Under 48.7 and 48.27, the person must be a

qualified trainer, a supervisor experienced in
the assigned task, or other person
experienced in the assigned task
 What records are required for task training? (48.9 &
48.29)

• Each time a person is task trained, it must be recorded

on the certificate of training form, MSHA 5000-23.
• A copy of the training certificates must be given to the
miner.
What records are required for task training? (48.9 &
48.29)

• A copy of the training certificates of currently employed

miners must be kept on file at the mine office for two
years.
• A copy of the training certificates of terminated miners
must be kept on file at the mine office for 60 days after
the termination.
 COMPLETING 5000-23 FORM -- SCENARIO

• An experience miner is hired at your underground No. 1

mine, I.D. 46-00001 as a shuttle car operator. You have
several models of Shuttle Cars at your operation, He will
be operating a 10SC-22. His last employment at a coal
mine was October 2, 2005. His occupation was a
continuous mining machine operator. You have
conducted all the required training including task.
 Name of
Check
Miner
Experience
Trained
miner, New
Task, Coal,
Underground
JERRY R. TRAINEE
Insert Date,
task and initial
JD
03/07/2007 Shuttle Car JT
10SC-22

The date
Training Is
completed 07/26/2007

James Doe The person

The mine name, responsible
ID, and training NO. 1 MINE, 46-00001, for the Training
location are listed. record.
Training for different Tasks.
The miner needs to be trained in ALL Tasks
performed. It has not been completed until
the documentation has been completed.
You can use this form for different tasks. The
Trainer can write the date, task and both
must initial the form. This will show that the
training has been started.
The TRAINER will only sign the form when
the training has been completed. The Trainer
must be competent and trained in the task
training.
Remember it may take a day, week or
month to complete training for each task.
The trainer must observe all aspects of the
task being trained, to verify completion of
training. Time will vary depending upon the
experience of the trainee.
SURFACE HAZARD TRAINING

The Training must be site specific for

the location working at. The Trainer
must be competent and trained in
the task HE IS training.

Don’t forget to cover the location of

Safety Data Sheets and how to
obtain information pertaining to Haz-
Comm.

You will need to check the other box

and write reviewed Haz Comm
Program.
Training for different Tasks.
The miner needs to be trained in ALL Tasks
performed. It has not been completed until
the documentation has been completed.
You can use this form for different tasks. The
Trainer can write the date, task and both
must initial the form. This will show that the
training has been started.
The TRAINER will only sign the form when
the training has been completed. The Trainer
must be competent and trained in the task
training.
Remember it may take a day, week or
month to complete training for each task.
The trainer must observe all aspects of the
task being trained, to verify completion of
training. Time will vary depending upon the
experience of the trainee.
UNDERGROUND HAZARD
TRAINING

The Training must be site specific for

the location working at. The Trainer
must be competent and trained in
the task HE IS training.

Don’t forget to cover the location of

Safety Data Sheets and how to
obtain information pertaining to Haz-
Comm.

You will need to check the other box

and write reviewed Haz Comm
 How Good Are You At Training?

1. Divide Class into Four Groups.

2. Each Group Reduce to writing a Safe
Work Procedure for making a pot of
coffee.
3. Once you have a procedure, take turns
training each group.
4. OPTIONAL – YOU CAN TRAIN ON ONE
PIECE OF SPECIFIC MINE EQUIPMENT
Does Your Procedure Look Like
The Following?