Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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37 AGGREGATES MANAGER April 2015 trainers have the knowledge necessary to perform adequate and sufficient task training. These topics are often best ad- dressed in a written training program. To assess the need for task training, it is helpful to con- sider the different tasks required on all machines, for main- tenance activities, and differing job duties. Task training should be provided when there is a change to the equip- ment, process, or condition. When determining the content for task training, it is help- ful to use equipment or job checklists, job safety analysis, or safe job procedures. The operator's manual for a piece of equipment can also be a helpful resource to determine spe- cific hazards related to the equipment. During completion of task training, ensure that trainees can demonstrate knowledge of company and federal health and safety procedures applicable to all tasks. Ideally, task training will be provided in a non-production setting. Task training can also be provided by supervised practice of tasks in production mode. Whenever possible, related infor- mation on safety data sheets and the mine's hazard com- munication program should be incorporated into any task training. Other components of task training include a demonstration of proper pre- and post-operation checks on equip- ment, proper start-up and shutdown procedures, and the required mainte- nance and service of equipment. Miners should understand how and where to report any problems or malfunctions with equipment. To make sure your trainers are quali- fied to provide task training, evaluate the formal and informal training they have received to perform effective task training. Task training procedures should be evaluated to ensure that all health and safety aspects of the tasks are addressed in a correct and consis- tent manner. Once proper task training is completed, trainers need to ensure that adequate training records are com- pleted for all task training. Independent contractors MSHA offers the following best prac- tices when working with contractors: • Make sure all workers are following safety procedures; • Set safe work procedures and discuss them; • Identify and control work hazards and protection meth- ods; • Inspect work area for hazards before performing work; • Check equipment for defects that may affect safety be- fore the equipment is operated; and • Properly use personal protective equipment. Take away MSHA will focus inspections on areas where they have iden- tified increased fatalities. MSHA inspectors will be looking at the functions that miners are performing, particularly looking for proper examinations and pre-operational checks on mo- bile equipment, especially trucks. MSHA will also be looking for proper personal protective equipment use. Expect MSHA inspectors to focus on the areas of task training, workplace examinations, pre-operational equipment checks, and independent contractors when they come to in- spect your mine sites this spring and summer. MSHA inspec- tors will want to discuss these topics with miners, supervi- sors, and contractors during their inspections. AM ROCKLAW B E K A - L U B R I C A T I O N S P E C I A L I S T S S I N C E 1 9 2 7 1 . 8 8 8 . 8 6 2 . 7 4 6 1 w w w. b e k a - l u b e . c o m The extra uptime is FREE! Lower costs for parts and service will pay back your investment fast with Beka-Max automatic lubrication systems... and there's no extra charge for the added productivity from your equipment! ŗ More production, less unscheduled downtime ŗ Longer life for critical components ŗ Expert factory support with dealers nationwide