TASK TRAINING

zInadequate task training causes accidents and fatalities. zTask training is an important element of a TRAP program. zTask training is required by law

July 1999 A maintenance man was fatally injured when he was run over by a skid-steer loader being operated by a summer employee.

zThe maintenance man was directing the operator to cleanup spillage. zHe turned to walk away from the loader, then turned and walked back toward the loader which was moving forward. zThe victim stepped behind a column, causing the eye witness to momentarily lose sight of him. July 1999

zThe witness then saw the victim being pulled down under the rear tire of the loader. zA 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. July 1999

June 1999 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.

zThe truck driver was either thrown or jumped from the truck and received fatal injuries upon hitting the ground. zThis was the victim’s first day of employment at this mine site. zThis was his first trip on the haul road with this particular vehicle. zA citation was issued for not providing task training. June 1999

August 1998 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.

August 1998 zNone of them had ever performed the task before. zAn order was issued for the 2 shift managers and 3 workers not being trained to perform this task.

April 1998 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.

April 1998 zThis was the victim’s first day on the job. zThe investigation concluded that the company failed to indoctrinate the victim in safety rules and safe work procedures.

October 1997 An electrician was transporting a 23,300-pound swing motor down a 14% grade on a flat bed truck.

October 1997 zThe 3/8-inch chain securing the motor broke and forced a guard into the truck cab. zThe driver was crushed against the steering wheel.

October 1997 zThe two electricians who loaded the motor had requested crane training, which included rigging instructions. zThey did not receive the training. zA 104(d)(1) citation was issued for task training.

February 1997 A truck driver received fatal crushing injuries while working under the boom of a crane.

February 1997 zThe victim and the crane operator were dismantling the boom before moving the crane to the shop. zThe victim positioned himself under the boom to remove the bottom connecting pins from the first section of the boom mast.

February 1997 zThe boom was slightly elevated with only one crib block under the first section of the boom. zThe 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.

February 1997 zA 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.

What Traps Should Task Training Cover? zEnvironmental Traps zEquipment Traps zProcedural Traps

Environmental Traps Show trainees the dangers of the areas they are working in. zHow steep is the hill? zWhat are the traffic patterns? zWhat are the road conditions? zHow bad are the roof/ground conditions? zHow does the working height of the mine affect the performance of the job?

Environmental Traps zHow do weather conditions affect the work place? zWhat health hazards are found in the environment? zWhat are some other environmental traps?

Equipment Traps Train miners on new or modified equipment. zHow do habits affect the actions of operators? zHow does the size or type of equipment affect the operators ability to see? zHow should an operator position equipment when performing a task

Equipment Traps zWhat is the procedure for reporting and repairing defects? zWhat are some other equipment traps?

Procedural Traps Show trainees the safe way of performing the task. zWhat hazards are associated with each step of the task? zWhen doing maintenance work, what safety precautions should be taken?

Procedural Traps Show trainees the proper way to position themselves when performing a task. zWhich direction should miners face when shoveling the belt? zWhere should operators of remote- controlled equipment position themselves? zWhere should miners avoid being when working around mobile equipment?

AVOID TASK TRAPS! zEnvironment zEquipment zProcedures Task train on:

How do you prepare for task training? zSelect someone to do the training who is qualified or experienced in the task. zProvide written instructions as supporting material for the training.

How do you prepare for task training? zA job safety analysis (JSA) provides a very strong foundation for task training. zThe JSA concept is simple: ySelect a task to be analyzed ySeparate the task into its basic steps yIdentify hazards associated with each step yControl each hazard

What does the law require? z30 CFR 48.7 requires task training for all miners in underground mines. z30 CFR requires task training for all miners at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.

What does the law require? z30 CFR 46.7 requires task training for all miners engaged in shell dredging or employed at sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, or surface limestone mines.

Who is required to be task trained? (48.7 and 48.27) zMiners assigned to new work tasks as: ymobile equipment operators, ydrilling machine operators, yhaulage and conveyor system operators, yroof and ground control machine operators, and ythose involved in blasting operations

Who is required to be task trained? (48.7 and 48.27) zMiners 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. zMiners 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) zMiners assigned to operate new or modified equipment or machines must be trained in safe operating procedures zAny miner who directs or controls haulage operations must receive training ysafe 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) zHealth and safety aspects and safe operating procedures for work tasks, equipment and machinery zSupervised practice during nonproduction zSupervised operation during production zSafe operating procedures for new or modified machines and equipment zAny other training required by the MSHA

What qualifications are required of the person conducting the training? zUnder 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) zEach time a person is task trained, it must be recorded on the certificate of training form, MSHA zA copy of the training certificates must be given to the miner.

What records are required for task training? (48.9 & 48.29) zA copy of the training certificates of currently employed miners must be kept on file at the mine office for two years. zA copy of the training certificates of terminated miners must be kept on file at the mine office for 60 days after the termination.

What is considered task training under Part 46? zPractice under the close supervision of a competent person may be used to fulfill the requirement for task training.

Who is required to be task trained? (46.7) zMiners assigned a new work task must be instructed in the health and safety aspects and safe work procedures of the task. zIf a change occurs in a miner’s assigned task that affects safety and health, then the miner must be instructed in the health and safety aspects and safe work procedures of the task.

What records are required for task training? (46.9) zA certificate of training form, MSHA must be completed for each task training. zAnother form may be substituted for the MSHA form if it contains the information itemized in 46.9(b)

What records are required for task training? (46.9) zA copy of the training certificates must be given to the miner at least once every 12 months or upon request by the miner. zA copy of the training certificates of currently employed miners must be filed at the mine office during their employment (or for two years in the case of annual refresher training).

What records are required for task training? (46.9) zA copy of the training certificates of terminated miners must filed at the mine office for 60 days after the termination.