The Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety is directed to conduct a study of the overall program of education, training and examination associated with the various miner specialties requiring certification under this article or any other provision of this code. The study shall identify ways to enhance miner education and training to adequately reflect technological advances in coal mining techniques and best practices used in modern coal mines, and improve supervision of apprentice miners. Furthermore, the board shall place particular emphasis in its study on ways to improve education and training in the areas of proper mine ventilation, methane monitoring and equipment deenergization, fire-boss procedures and overall core mining competencies.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 22A. Miners' Health, Safety and Training
Article 7. Board of Miner Training, Education and Certification
§22A-7-5. Additional Powers and Duties of the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety
§22A-7-5a. Study of Miner Training and Education
§22A-7-6. Duties of the Director and Office
§22A-7-7. Continuing Education Requirements for Underground Mine Foreman-Fire Boss