West Virginia Statutes
§ 22A-7-5a — Study of miner training and education
West Virginia·Ch. 22A MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING·Art. 7 BOARD OF MINER TRAINING, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
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.
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Legislative History
2017 Reg. Sess., SB687; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4351
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