Ohio Admin. Code 1501:10-2-24 - Diesel mechanic training
(A)
Diesel mechanic training and qualification shall meet
the requirements of this rule.
(B)
Diesel mechanics
shall be trained and qualified to perform maintenance, repairs and testing of
the features of the diesel-powered equipment used at the mine or mines where he
or she is employed, as certified by MSHA and approved by the chief pursuant to
rule 1501:10-2-04 of the Administrative Code.
(C)
Qualification. To be qualified to work on the specific
diesel-powered equipment used at the mine or mines where he or she is employed,
a diesel mechanic shall successfully complete an eight-hour training course
approved by the chief pursuant to rules 1501:10-2-22 and 1501:10-2-23 of the Administrative Code for the specific piece of diesel equipment he or she will be working on, and a sixteen-hour diesel mechanic training course approved by the chief pursuant to this rule. Additional engine-specific training shall be provided to a diesel mechanic in accordance with the plan approved by the chief.
(D)
The mine operator shall submit a diesel mechanic
training plan to the chief for approval which shall include the requirements of
this paragraph and the requirements for refresher training in paragraph (E) of
this rule. The chief shall approve the plan prior to its being used for
training. The diesel mechanic training plan shall be for a minimum sixteen
hours and shall include training in the following subjects:
(1)
Federal and
state requirements regulating the use of diesel equipment;
(2)
Company policies
and rules related to the use of diesel equipment;
(3)
Emissions
control system design and component technical training;
(4)
On-board engine
performance and maintenance diagnostics system design, and component technical
training;
(5)
Service and maintenance procedures and requirements
for the emissions control systems;
(6)
Emissions
testing procedures and evaluation, and interpretation of test results;
(7)
Troubleshooting procedures for the emissions control systems;
(8)
Fire protection
systems, testing and maintenance;
(9)
Fire and
ignition sources, and their control and elimination;
(10)
Fuel system
maintenance and safe fueling procedures;
(11)
Intake air
system design and components technical training, and maintenance
procedures;
(12)
Engine shutdown device tests and maintenance;
(13)
Special instructions regarding components, such as the fuel injection system,
that shall be repaired and adjusted only by a qualified mechanic who has
received special training and is authorized to make such repairs or adjustments
by the component manufacturer;
(14)
Instruction on
record keeping requirements for maintenance procedures and emissions testing;
and
(15)
Other subjects determined by the chief to be necessary
to address specific health and safety needs.
(E)
Eight hours of
refresher training shall be required annually for all diesel mechanics. The
diesel mechanic training plan submitted by the operator under paragraph (D) of
this rule shall include an annual refresher training plan of eight hours for
diesel mechanics. The annual retraining shall include refresher training as
well as new procedure and new technology training as necessary. This training
shall be separate from the refresher training required by MSHA regulations 30 C.F.R. Part 48 and the electrical training required by MSHA. The mine operator
shall furnish all required training and refresher training required under this
rule. The employees shall suffer no loss of pay for attending training and
refresher training.
(F)
For dates of federal rules referenced in this rule,
see rule 1501:10-1-07 of the Administrative Code.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1513.02
Rule Amplifies: 1513.02, 1567.35
Prior Effective Dates: 11/03/11
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1513.02
Rule Amplifies: 1513.02, 1567.35
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