| No. 12
| B
| Evaluate content, duration, adequacy & method of training for each content area and if required, restructure or expand program.
| O
| Drafted directive re: Participation in periodic medical examination program. [6/97]
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| Developed proposed media plan to promote participation in medical exams. [6/97]
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| C
| Study need for specific training programs for operators/supervisors.
| O
| Held staff-level discussions in July 1997 to identify topics to be incorporated in a new course whose development is currently under HQ review.
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| D
| MSHA personnel receive same dust education & training as miners/supervisors.
| O
| Course materials, “Industrial Hygiene: Respirable Coal Dust and Silica Sampling” and “Control-Coal Refresher Training” currently under development. Course materials to be available for MSHA and industry training in March 1998.
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| E
| All affected miners & supervisors to be educated on any plan changes.
| C
| Issued directive & hazard info. card re: Performing Onshift Exams. [6/97]
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| F
| Certified trainers should use resulting education & training programs for training miners and operators.
| O
| Drafted directive re: Participation in periodic medical examination program. [6/97]
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| Developed proposed media plan to promote participation in medical exams. [6/97]
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| G
| MSHA serve as resource for training materials for certified trainers.
| C
| Mining Academy serves as clearing house for training materials.
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| H
| Expand role of inspectors to improve operator & miner understanding of role of enforcement activities in control of dust & disease
| P
| Drafted directive re: Use of inspectors to control dust & disease.
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| Drafted pocket card to assist inspectors in discussions w/miners.
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| I
| Review, revise, & update dust sampling training & certification program.
| R
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| J
| Require annual update training for certification & maintenance.
| R
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| K
| Retrain/decertify if certified person fails to perform duties properly.
| C
| Procedures instituted to insure accurate operator samples.
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