W. Va. Code R. § 38-8-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 38-8-7 - Primary Safety Program Components

7.1. Different types of comprehensive mine safety programs may be developed for each mine, depending upon the output of the particular mine, the number of employees of the particular mine, the location of the particular mine, the physical features of the particular mine or any other aspect of the particular mine deemed relevant by the operator. Depending upon the safety program needs of a particular mine the comprehensive mine safety program may include any of all of the components contained in Section 7.2 of these rules and regulations.

7.2. A comprehensive mine safety program may include:

1. The operator's safety policy for each mine;

2. The operator's policies regarding personal safety protection of each worker (hard hats, shoes, etc);

3. Safety training programs and objectives including any or all of the following:

a. Classroom training

b. Workplace training

c. Safety meetings, and

d. Informal training

4. The operator's practices and procedures for promoting:

a. Safe working practices for personnel;

b. Safe working conditions in the mine environment;

c. Safe working practices for machinery, equipment, and systems

5. The operator's procedures for accident investigation and reporting which may include:

6. The operator's procedures for accident investigation and reporting which may include:

a. Investigation;

b. Filing

c. Analysis; and

d. Follow-up

7. The operator's practices and procedures for comprehensive mine safety program promotion and enforcement; and

8. Such other components deemed necessary by the operator to effectuate the goals of Section 34, Article 1A, Chapter 22A of the Code.

W. Va. Code R. § 38-8-7