Ohio Admin. Code 1501:10-2-26 - Underground mine inspector diesel inspection training

(A) The chief shall will provide training to his or her staff of underground coal mine inspectors on the use of underground diesel mine equipment so they can conduct diesel inspections as a part of their regular inspection duties.

(B) The chief shall will provide the underground mine inspectors with specific training in the requirements provisions of the rules of this chapter. The chief shall will also train and equip the inspectors with the proper equipment necessary to effectively test for diesel emissions, and to properly enforce the rules of this chapter.

(C) The underground mine inspectors shall will be trained in accordance with criteria as established and approved by the chief. Training for inspectors shall will include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Components and operation of a diesel engine;

(2) Fuel requirements provisions and effect of various fuels on diesel particulate matter emissions;

(3) State and federal diesel regulations;

(4) Health effects of diesel particulate matter;

(5) Factors that can increase or decrease diesel particulate matter emissions;

(6) Emission control techniques in operation, maintenance and testing;

(7) Diagnostic testing, including instruments used and evaluation of tests, both in the classroom and hands-on in the field;

(8) Inspection and enforcement;

(9) Ventilation;

(10) Operation, testing and maintenance of fire suppression systems;

(11) Emergency procedures including firefighting and containment of spills;

(12) Fuel handling and storage; and

(13) Training plans, training requirements provisions, and record keeping.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 1501:10-2-26

Effective: 6/27/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/11/2024 and 06/27/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1513.02
Rule Amplifies: 1513.02, 1567.35
Prior Effective Dates: 11/03/2011