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CHAPTER 30: MSHA PART 46

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J.T. THORPE & SON, Inc.

Established 1906 ENGINEERS and CONTRACTORS

30 CFR Part 46 Training Plan

Location 1: Corporate Headquarters 1060 Hensley St. Richmond California 94801

Location 2: Regional Office 14540 Alondra Blvd. La Mirada, California 90638

Location 3: Regional Office 572 West 800 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Location 4: Regional Office 2660 W. Zinnia Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85705

Location 5: Regional Office 238 W 2

nd Street.

Maysville, Kentucky 41056

Location 6: Regional Office 9200 W. 191

st Street

Mokena, IL 60448

Location 7: Regional Office 5342 Gateway Drive Geismar, LA 70734

Location 8: Regional Office 17 Ferry Street Leetsdale, PA 15056

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General Information Date: 10/04/2002

Company and Mine names [Section 46.3(b)(1)]

MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) Identification ID #

I0R

Company Name: J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc.

Address: As listed on cover page

City, State & Code: As listed on cover page

Mine Name: Various

Mine Location: Various

Approximate Number of Employees: Varies by project

Maximum Employees/Training Session: 35

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Doyle Tyree Position/Title: Director of Risk Management and Safety Phone Number: (510) 233-2500 E-Mail: [email protected] Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Neal Garcia Position/Title: Corporate Manpower/Safety Manager Phone Number: (510) 233-2500 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: John Towning Position/Title: La Mirada Manpower/Safety Manager Phone Number: (714) 670-9500 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Kevin Garbe Position/Title: Salt Lake City Safety Manager Phone Number: (801) 359-9500 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Chris Craner Position/Title: Salt Lake City Manpower Manager Phone Number: (801) 359-9500 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Ryan Hieneman Position/Title: Maysville Safety Manager Phone Number: (606) 563-1091 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Vern Decker Position/Title: Maysville Manpower Manager Phone Number: (606) 563-1091 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Larry Duke Position/Title: Tucson Manpower/Safety Manager Phone Number: (520) 887-4717 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Tony Foster

Position/Title: Chicago Safety Manager Phone Number: (708) 479-1990 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Demian Brunty

Position/Title: Chicago Manpower Manager Phone Number: (708) 479-1990 E-Mail: [email protected]

Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Daniel Donkin

Position/Title: Pittsburgh Manpower/Safety Manager Phone Number: (412) 787-1705 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Person responsible for health and safety training at the mine: [Section 46.3(b)(2)] Name: Randal Strange

Position/Title: Baton Rouge Manpower/Safety Manager Phone Number: (225) 744-2500 E-Mail: [email protected]

Competent persons/organizations/instructor subject areas: [Section 46.3(b)(4)]:

Name/Position Subject Area(s)

Andrew Levien – Project Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Brandon Martinez – Project Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Brent Fairchild - Safety Tech All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Brent Mitcham - Regional Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Bryan Young – President All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Carl Thomas - Project Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Chris Craner - Salt Lake Manpower Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Claude (Rusty) Schley - Foreman All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Cory Craner - Foreman All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Demian Brunty - Chicago Manpower Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Denny Tidaback - Construction Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Daniel Donkin - Pittsburgh Manpower/Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Dan Fore – Construction Supervisor All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Dan Horridge – Sr. Project Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Doyle Tyree – Director of Risk Management & Safety All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Frank M. Pagura, II – Construction Supervisor All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Guy Pelkey – Project Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

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James McLellan – Field Safety All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

John Robinson - Safety Tech All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

John Towning – La Mirada Manpower/Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Kevin Garbe - Salt Lake City Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Larry Duke – Tucson Manpower/Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Neal Garcia – Richmond Manpower/Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Randal Strange - Baton Rouge Manpower/Safety Manager

All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Robert Catalan – Site Safety Supervisor All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Ryan Hieneman - Maysville Safety Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Scott VanEvery – Construction Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Tom Diemert – Regional Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Tyler Pickelsimer - Safety Supervisor All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Vern Decker - Maysville Manpower Manager All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

Weylin Nakai - Foreman All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

William G. Miller - Foreman All 30CFR Part 46 Subjects

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Contractor Identification #: I0R Each new miner must receive no less than 24 hours of training [Section 46.5(a)]. Miners who have not received the full 24 hours of new miner training will work under the observation of an experienced miner. A. Each new miner receives the following training before beginning work. This training will be no less than 4 hours and addresses site-specific hazards [Section 46.5(b)]:

1. Introduction to work environment [Section 46.5(b)(1)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 minutes to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Introduction to the refractory construction work environment for cement plants, lime plants, and copper smelting. This includes lecture, discussions on kilns, cement processing towers and coolers, and the different furnaces in the copper smelting operations. New miners are given a tour of the JTT work area and advised that this is the only area in which they are allowed.

• Course Training Materials: Video, J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site Specific Safety Rules

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response and possible written test

2. Recognition and avoidance of electrical and other hazards, such as traffic patterns and control, mobile equipment, and ground conditions [Section 46.5(b)(2)]

a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Lock-out/Tag out procedures are reviewed. Requirements for inspecting the electrical equipment are outlined. The JTT safety requirement that all 110-volt electrical equipment be provided with ground fault circuit interrupters is indicated. The JTT–ensured grounding program is explained.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site Specific Safety Rules

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response and possible written test 3. Emergency medical procedures; escape and emergency evacuation plans; fire

warning signals and firefighting procedures [Section 46.5(b)(3)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Lecture, discussion, and demonstration is used such that the miner will have an understanding of the existence, nature, and general content of various facility Emergency Action Plans, the reason for assembly areas (primary and secondary), escape travel ways, reporting of emergencies, such as fires, and knowledge of local emergency alarms. JTT does not perform underground work. Emergency training for underground mines is not covered. The classes/types of fires, classes of fire extinguishers, and principles of fire extinguisher are covered.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site-Specific Emergency Plan


4. Health and safety aspects of the tasks to be assigned [Section 46.5(b)(4)] a. Approximate Time(s): 4 to 20 hours

• Teaching Methods: Each new miner is assigned to work with an experienced worker. The experienced worker is required to demonstrate the proper safety activities and to allow the worker to practice under close observation. The experienced worker shall report any additional training needs for the new employee to the site foreman. This section utilizes lecture, demonstration, and discussion regarding the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miner’s work area. The miner is informed of the protective measures required to guard

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against these hazards. The contents and format of the corporate HAZCOM program are covered.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site Specific Safety Rules, Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment.

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response, possible written test, observation.

5. Statutory rights of miners and their representatives [Section 46.5(b)(5)] a. Approximate Time(s): 0.5 hour to 1 hour

• Teaching Methods: Participants demonstrate knowledge of their right to a safe work place and the MSHA Hazard Complaint procedure, including appropriate utilization of their representative to report hazards. Miners should know that they have the right to access any MSHA report or citation. Participants know the employer is responsible for providing a safe work place, meeting the rules and regulations of MSHA and OSHA as a minimum standard, and understanding that the employer and the mine have the right to enforce these standards.

• Course Training Materials: Presentation is a combination of slides and lecture, with a true/false, multiple-choice test given to prove competence.

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response, possible written test

6. Authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners’ representatives [Section 46.5(b)(6)]

a. Approximate Time(s): 0.5 hour to 1 hour

• Teaching Methods: Using a combination of lecture and discussion, the miner is informed of the employer’s responsibility to provide a healthy and safe work environment for its employees.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP


7. Introduction to rules and procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.5(b)(7)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Part 46 Subjects JTT’s Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) program is covered. This program is used on a daily basis for each shift. A JHA is performed for each major job process to be done on each shift. The hazards and controls for the different processes are identified. The key hazards and controls addressed at this meeting and each day at the JHA training session are PPE use, confined space entry procedures, work from scaffolding and fall protection, and lock-out/tagout procedures to be implemented.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP, J.T. Thorpe Job Hazard Analysis Form


B. After each new miner begins work, the miner will receive the following training within 60 days [Section 46.5(c)]

1. Self-rescue and respiratory devices [Section 46.5(c)(1)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: JTT Part 46 Subjects employees are informed on the proper use of respirators, the need for fit testing, as well as pulmonary function tests. Training reviews the minimum protection to be worn by JTT employees, which are normally half-face respirators provided with HEPA filters. Hazards of nuisance dust and silica are covered (see health section of this training program for other hazards to be reviewed that may need respiratory protection).

• Course Training Materials: Sample Respirator

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• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response, physical examination by a LHCP, and fit testing

2. First aid [Section 46.5(c)(2)]


• Teaching Methods: Each worker knows that there will be key staff on site that are certified in First Aid and CPR. All miners know that a proper First Aid kit will be on site. The proper injury reporting procedures are outlined.

• Course Training Materials: First Aid supplies; applicable regulations

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral feedback; written examination

C. After beginning work, each new miner will receive the balance, if any, of the 24 hours of training on any other subjects that promote occupational health and safety at the mine within 90 days [Section 46.5(d)].

1. Entering and leaving the mine, transportation, & communication.

a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .25 hours

• Teaching Methods: JTT employees will not ride in or on any mine conveyance system, with the exception of elevators in the tower sections of some cement plants. Training is provided on the proper routes to enter and leave the job site, potential hazards that may be encountered such as earth haulers or other heavy equipment, and that only “company” vehicles may be used on mine property. JTT employees are not allowed to enter into any quarry or other open pit mining area.

• Course Training Materials: May include lecture, visual aids, and walk around of project.


2. Mandatory Health and Safety Standards. a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Using a combination of lecture, visual aids, and a site tour, the participant gains a basic understanding of general hazard evaluation, proper labeling of materials, review of “Hazard Communication” standards, including use of SDS’s and labeling of chemicals. The potential exposure to silica dust and nuisance dust from general conditions, tear-out, and cutting of brick is outlined. Possible exposure to heavy metals from the copper smelting process is reviewed. The list of any hazardous materials brought on site by JTT is provided to each employee. Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) are reviewed. Proper Personal Protective Equipment to protect against any health hazards identified in the SDS is covered. There is special emphasis on silica and dust due to the materials used by JTT. The types and concentration of hazardous materials that may be present will be obtained from the plant, and new miners trained on the hazards associated with these materials, as well as the proper precautions. JTT equipment with noise levels in excess of 80 dbA (mixers, brick saws, gunite machines, compressors, and chipping guns) and the need for and proper use of hearing protection are covered.

• Course Material: JTT IIPP & Site Specific Emergency Plan

• Evaluation Method: Oral response and possible written test

3. Explosives. a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .5 hours

• Teaching Methods: J.T. Thorpe does not use explosives in any of the processes of our work. Each employee is made aware of this. JTT does not perform work in any

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area of the various plants where explosives may be used. Any site-specific explosive information is provided to new miners.

• Course Material: Lecture, JTT IIPP


4. Task Training. a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .5 hours per subject.

• Teaching Methods: Introduction to Refractory Equipment and Process. Each new miner receives training on the different equipment used in refractory construction.



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Experienced Miner Training Program (Section 46.6)

Contractor Identification #: IOR Each newly hired experienced miner receives the following training [Section 46.6(a)]. As specified below, some of the training will be given before the miner begins work, while the balance of the required training will be given within 60 days after work begins. A. Each newly hired experienced miner receives the following training before beginning work. This training also addresses site-specific hazards [Section 46.6(b)(1)]:

1. Introduction to work environment [Section 46.6(b)(1)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 minutes to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Introduction to the refractory construction work environment for cement plants, lime plants, and copper smelting. This includes lecture, discussions on kilns, cement processing towers and coolers, and the different furnaces in the copper smelting operations. New miners are given a tour of the JTT work area and advised that this is the only area in which they are allowed.

• Course Training Materials: Video, JTT IIPP & Site-Specific Safety Rules


2. Recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards and other hazards, such as traffic patterns and control, mobile equipment, and ground conditions [Section 46.6(b)(2)]


• Teaching Methods: Lock-out/Tagout procedures are reviewed. Requirements for inspecting the electrical equipment are outlined. The J. T. Thorpe safety requirement that all 110-volt electrical equipment is provided with ground fault circuit interrupters and the JTT-ensured grounding program are explained.

• Course Training Materials: J. T. Thorpe IIPP & Site-Specific Safety Rules


3. Emergency medical procedures; escape and emergency evacuation plans; fire warning signals and firefighting procedures [Section 46.6(b)(3)]

a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 1 hour

• Teaching Methods: Lecture, discussion, and demonstration are used such that the miner gains an understanding of the existence, nature, and general content of various facility Emergency Action Plans, the reason for assembly areas (primary and secondary), escape travel ways, reporting of emergencies, such as fires, and knowledge of local emergency alarms. JTT does not perform underground work. Emergency training for underground mines are not be covered. The classes/types of fires, classes of fire extinguishers, and principles of fire extinguisher use are covered.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site-Specific Emergency Plan


4. Health and safety aspects of the tasks to be assigned [Section 46.6(b)(4)] a. Approximate Time(s): 30 min to 2 hours

• Teaching Methods: Each new miner is assigned to work with an experienced JTT worker. The experienced JTT worker is required to demonstrate the proper safety activities and to allow the worker to practice under close observation. The experienced worker shall report regarding any additional training needs for the new employee to the site foreman. This section utilizes lecture, demonstration, and discussion regarding the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miners’ work area. The miner is informed of the required protective measures. The contents and format of the corporate HAZCOM program are covered.

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• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site Specific Safety Rules, Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment.

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response, possible written test, observation.

5. Statutory rights of miners and their representatives [Section 46.6(b)(5)] a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to 0.5 hours

• Teaching Methods: The participant will demonstrate knowledge of their right to a safe work place and the MSHA Hazard Complaint procedure, including appropriate utilization of their representative to report hazards. The miner shall know that they have the right to access any MSHA report or citation. The participant will know the employer is responsible to provide a safe work place and meet the rules and regulations of MSHA and OSHA as a minimum standard, and understand that the employer and mine have the right to enforce these standards.

• Course Training Materials: Presentation will be a combination of slides and lecture with true/false/multiple-choice test given to prove competence.


6. Authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners representatives [Section 46.6(b)(6)]

a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to 0.5 hours

• Teaching Methods: As indicated in “New Miner” Section.

• Course Training Materials: As indicated in “New Miner” Section.

• Evaluation Procedures: As indicated in “New Miner” Section.

7. Introduction to rules and procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.6(b)(7)]

a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to 1 hour

• Teaching Methods: J.T. Thorpe’s Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) program will be covered. This program is used on a daily basis for each shift. A JHA will be performed for each major job process to be done on each shift. The hazards and controls for the different processes will be identified. The key hazards and controls addressed at this meeting and each day at the JHA training session will be PPE use, confined space entry procedures, work from scaffolding and fall protection, and lock-out / tag-out procedures to be implemented.

• Course Training Materials: J.T. Thorpe IIPP, J. T. Thorpe Job Hazard Analysis Form.


B. After each new miner begins work, the miner will receive the following training within 60 days [Section 46.6(c)].

1. Self-rescue and respiratory devices [Section 46.6(c)(1)]


• Teaching Methods: Thorpe employees are provided with information on the proper use of respirators, the need for fit testing, as well as pulmonary function tests. Training reviews the minimum protection to be worn by JTT employees, which normally consists of half-face respirators provided with HEPA filters. Hazards of nuisance dust and silica are covered (see health section of this training program for other hazards to be reviewed that may need respiratory protection).

• Course Training Materials: Sample Respirator.

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response, physical examination by a LHCP, and fit testing.

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C. Training may address any other subjects that promote occupational health and safety

for miners [Section 46.6(e)]. 1. Entering and leaving the mine, transportation, & communication.

a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .25 hours

• Teaching Methods: JTT employees will not ride in or on any mine conveyance system, with the exception of elevators in the tower sections of some cement plants. Training is provided on the proper routes to enter and leave the job site and potential hazards such as earth haulers or other heavy equipment. Employees are informed that only “company” vehicles may be used on mine property. JTT employees are not allowed to enter into any quarry or other open pit mining area.

• Course Training Materials: May include lecture, visual aids, and walk around of project.

• Evaluation Procedures: Oral response and possible written test 2. Mandatory Health and Safety Standards.


• Teaching Methods: Using a combination of lecture, visual aids, and a site tour, participants gain a basic understanding of general hazard evaluation, proper labeling of materials, and review of “Hazard Communication” standards including use of SDS’s and labeling of chemicals. Potential exposure to silica dust and nuisance dust from general conditions, tear-out, and cutting of brick is outlined. Possible exposure to heavy metals from copper smelting is reviewed. The list of any hazardous materials brought on site by JTT is provided to each employee. The Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s) are reviewed. Proper Personal Protective Equipment to protect against any health hazards identified in the SDS is covered.

• There is special emphasis on silica and dust due to the materials used by JTT. The types and concentration of hazardous materials that may be present will be obtained from the plant and new miners trained on hazards associated with these materials, as well as the proper precautions. Any JTT equipment with noise levels in excess of 80 dbA (mixers, brick saws, gunite machines, compressors, and chipping guns) and the need for and proper way to wear hearing protection are covered.

• Course Material: J.T. Thorpe IIPP & Site Specific Emergency Plan


3. Explosives. a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .5 hours

• Teaching Methods: J. T. Thorpe does not use explosives in any of the processes of our work. Each employee is made aware of this. JTT does not perform work in any area of the various plants where explosives may be used. Any site-specific explosive information is provided to new miners.



D. When a newly hired, experienced miner returns to the same mine following an absence of 12 months or less, the miner will receive training on any changes that occurred during the miner's absence that could adversely affect the miner's health or safety. This training will be given before the miner resumes work. If the miner missed any part of annual refresher training under Section 46.8 during the absence, the missed training will be given within 90 days after the miner begins work at the mine [Section 46.6(f)].

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New Task Training Program (Section 46.7)

Contractor Identification #: I0R

Each miner who is assigned to a new task in which he or she has no previous work experience will be trained in the health and safety aspects and safe work procedures specific to that new task. This training will be provided before the miner performs the new task. If a change occurs in a miner's assigned task that affects the health and safety risks encountered by the miner, the miner will be given training that addresses the change. Practice under close observation of a competent person may be used to fulfill the requirement for task training under this section [Section 46.7(d)]. A. Each miner who is assigned to a new task will be trained in the health and safety

aspects and safe work procedures of that new task, before the miner performs the new task [Section 46.7(a)]. (Each task that will require training is specified below. The competent person who will provide the training is listed in the General Information section.) 1. Health and safety aspects and safe work procedures of the new task


• Teaching Methods: Introduction to Refractory Equipment and Process using video instruction. Each new miner receives training on different equipment used in refractory construction. These tasks include but are not limited to the following:

o Removal of compromised

refractory material (tear-out). o Installation of brick

refractory products. o Installation of castable

refractory products. o Operation of refractory installation

equipment. o Forklift operation. o Respiratory Protective

Equipment Use/Care o Scaffold User Training o HAZCOM o Confined Space Entry

This section will utilize lecture, demonstration, and discussion regarding the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miner’s work area. The miner will be informed of the protective measures required to guard against these hazards. Contents and format of the corporate HAZCOM program will be covered.

• Course Material: Lecture, JTT IIPP, Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment.

• Evaluation Method: Oral response and possible written test B. When changes occur to a miner's assigned task that affect health and safety risks, the

miner will receive training that addresses the change(s) [Section 46.7(b)].

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Hazard Awareness Training Program (Section 46.11)

Contractor Identification #: IOR Each miner will receive a minimum of 8 hours of annual refresher training at least once every 12 months [Section 46.8(a)]. The training includes instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miners’ health or safety. The refresher training also addresses other health and safety subjects relevant to the mine.

A. Each miner will receive the following training [Section 46.8(b)]

1. Changes at the mine that affect the miners’ health or safety

a. Approximate Time(s): 8 hours

• Teaching Methods: Combination of lecture, discussion, and site tour according to specified changes.

• Course Material: Lecture, JTT IIPP, applicable regulations

• Evaluation Method: Oral feedback

B. Miners will also receive training in the following recommended subjects and for hazards that have accounted for the most fatalities and injuries at the mine, where appropriate [Section 46.8(c)] 1. Recommended Subject(s)

a. Approximate Time(s): 5 min to .5 hour per subject

• Teaching Methods: Combination of lecture and discussion regarding the following subjects and hazards that have accounted for the most fatalities and injuries in the mining industry:

o Mandatory health and safety standards o Emergency response plan o Illumination and night work o First aid o Electrical hazards o Prevention of accidents o Respiratory devices o Mobile equipment o Material handling (ergonomics, etc.) o Fall prevention and protection

• Course Material: Lecture, MSHA fatalgrams, applicable regulations

• Evaluation Method: Oral feedback

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. (independent contractor) receives site-specific hazard awareness training from the production-operator and is not required to provide this training to their own employees or employees of other independent contractors. However, please review the following training outline, which the production-operator is required to address. Training addresses site-specific health and safety risks and includes the following subjects or other special safety procedures, where appropriate [Section 46.11(d)]. 1. Hazards a person may be exposed to while at the mine, including applicable emergency

procedures. 2. Health and Safety Subject(s):

a. Unique geologic or environmental conditions b. Recognition and avoidance of hazards, e.g. electrical hazards c. Powered haulage hazards d. Traffic patterns and control, and restricted areas e. Warning and evacuation signals f. Evacuation and emergency procedures g. Other special safety procedures

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3. Site-specific hazard awareness training is given before any person specified under this section is exposed to mine hazards [Section 46.11(a)].

4. This training is given to any person who is not a miner as defined by Section 46.2 but is present

at the mine site. Such persons may include, but are not limited to, office personnel, delivery workers, and customers [Section 46.11(b)]. This training is also provided to miners, such as drillers or blasters, who move from one mine to another mine while remaining employed by the same production-operator or independent contractor [Section 46.11(c)].

5. Site-specific hazard awareness training is not required for any person who will be accompanied

at all times by an experienced miner familiar with hazards specific to the mine [Section 46.11(f)].

6. The production-operator has primary responsibility for ensuring that hazard awareness training

is given to employees of independent contractors who are required to receive it. The production-operator provides information to each independent contractor who employs a person at the mine on site-specific mine hazards [Section 46.12(a)].

7. Each independent contractor who employs a miner (as defined in Section 46.2) at the mine has

primary responsibility for providing new miner training, newly hired experienced miner training, new task training, and annual refresher training. Independent contractors inform the production-operator of any hazards contractors may create by their work performance at the mine [Section 46.12(b)].

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. – Initial/Annual Training Time Allotment

Section Topic Time Allotment A1. Introduction to work environment

[Section 46.5(b)(1)] 3 min to 2 hrs

A2. Recognition and avoidance of electrical/other hazards [Section 46.5(b)(2)]

3 min to 2 hrs

A3. Emergency medical procedures/evacuation plans [Section 46.5(b)(3)]

3 min to 2 hrs

A4. Health and Safety aspects of assigned tasks [Section 46.5(b)(4)]

1 hr to 20 hrs

A5. Statutory rights of miners and representatives [Section 46.5(b)(5)]

3 min to 1 hr

A6. Authority/responsibility of supervisors/miners representatives [Section 46.5(b)(6)]

3 min to 1 hr

A7. Introduction to rules and procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.5(b)(7)]

3 min to 2 hrs

B1. Self-rescue and respiratory devices [Section 46.5(c)(1)]

3 min to 2 hrs

B2. First Aid [Section 46.5(c)(2)]

3min to 2 hrs

C1. Entering/leaving the mine, transportation, & communication [Section 46.5(d)]

3 min to 0.25hr

C2. Mandatory Health and Safety Standards [Section 46.5(d)]

3 min to 2 hrs

C3. Explosives [Section 46.5(d)]

3 min to 0.5hr

C4. Task training [Section 46.5(d)]

3 min to 2 hrs

Initial training time total: 24 hrs/year minimum

Annual Safety Training (daily pre-job hazard analysis program) 1to 8 hrs/year

Annual Safety Training (weekly tool box meetings) 1 to 8 hrs/year Annual Safety Training (annual safety meeting) 1 to 8 hrs/year Total annual safety training Up to 82 hrs/year

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MSHA Annual Refresher Written Examination

All questions shall be in true/false or multiple-choice format. Please indicate the most correct answer, as more than one answer may be correct.

JTT Safety Program:

1) IIPP stands for: a) Injury and Illness Prevention Program. b) It’s only Idiots who could propose these Procedures. c) Implement the Intended Procedures Program. d) Incident and Injury Prevention Procedures.

2) The IIPP is to be used by the Foremen on JTT projects to establish the minimum safety procedures for the project. a) True b) False

3) The IIPP is kept in the company safety file box on each project. a) True b) False

Confined Space Entry: 4) To enter a permit-required, confined space, the 6 procedures that must be in place include: (I) Posting of proper permit

(ii) Air monitoring for O2, toxic and explosive gas levels (iii) Required PPE for safe entry identified (iv) Emergency procedures in place (v) Properly trained man watch (vi) Workers trained in confined space entry procedures. a) True b) False

5) A confined space is defined as: a) A space that Jet’s safety man has a difficult time entering. b) A space that the smallest worker has a difficult time entering. c) A place you would never see our Project Engineer. d) A space large enough to enter, with limited or restricted means of entry or exit, not designed for continuous human

occupancy. Lock-out/Tagout Program: 6) A Lock-out/Tagout program is:

a) A procedure implemented in the field to keep the engineer from delaying you from finishing your job. b) A program implemented to keep the work site safe by preventing the accidental starting of equipment, hazardous

materials getting into the atmosphere, or other situations that may create hazardous conditions on the job. c) A program using locks and tags that positively de-energize equipment. d) Both B & C.

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Permitting Systems: 7) Permit systems are used at refineries and other industrial operations to establish work procedures, review safety

standards, and ensure proper procedures are followed. a) True b) False

8) The types of permits used can consist of Safe Work Permits, Confined Space Entry Permits, Hot Work Permits, and Cold Work or Safe Work Permits. a) True b) False

Scaffold Users: 9) Before a worker climbs on a scaffold, he or she needs to check the scaffold tag and inspect the scaffold for proper

rails, support planking, toe boards, and confirm that the scaffold legs are on proper supports. a) True b) False

10) If a scaffold is built outside, you do not need to be concerned about overhead electrical lines. a) True b) False

Employee Right to Know: 11) SDS stands for:

a) My Standard Documentation requirements on this job Suck b) Safety Data Sheets c) Major Standard Documentation Systems d) Moderate Standards to Develop workable Systems

Respirators and PPE Usage: 12) Any pair of eyeglasses can be used as safety glasses.

a) True b) False

13) PPE requirements on the job: a) Are designed to inconvenience you and make you uncomfortable. b) Protect you from hazards that may injure you on the job. c) Don’t have to be followed unless management is watching you work. d) Can change from site to site, depending on where you work and what the hazards are. e) Both B & D.

14) The minimum level respirator to be used on a JTT project is a half-face respirator, equipped with HEPA filters and designed to protect you from airborne particulates, including dust and welding fumes. a) True b) False

Electrical Safety: 15) For 110 electrical, a ground fault circuit interrupter is a protective device to help prevent electrical shock.

a) True b) False

16) If there is a potential for a flammable atmosphere in a confined space, explosive-proof electrical systems must be used. a) True b) False

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JTT MSHA Annual Refresher Answer Sheet

Name (print):

Signature:

SSN:

Date:

Presented by:

Please circle one:

1) A B C D 2) True False

3) True False 4) True False

5) A B C D 6) A B C D



11) A B C D 12) True False

13) A B C D E 14) True False


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J.T. THORPE & SON, Inc.

Established 1906 ENGINEERS and CONTRACTORS

MSHA Safety Training Record/Certificate New Miner Newly hired Experienced Miner

Annual Refresher Task Training

COMPANY NAME LOCATION OF TRAINING

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc.

TRAINER TRAINEE

Topic Complete Topic Complete

Introduction to work environment [Section 46.5(b)(1)]

Introduction to rules/procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.5(b)(7)]

Recognition and avoidance of electrical/other hazards [Section 46.5(b)(2)]

Self-rescue and respiratory devices [Section 46.5(c)(1)]

Emergency medical procedures/evacuation plans [Section 46.5(b)(3)]

First Aid [Section 46.5(c)(2)]

Health and Safety aspects of assigned tasks [Section 46.5(b)(4)]

Entering/leaving the mine, transportation, & communication [Section 46.5(d)]

Statutory rights of miners and representatives [Section 46.5(b)(5)]

Mandatory Health and Safety Standards [Section 46.5(d)]

Authority/responsibility of supervisors/miners representatives [Section 46.5(b)(6)]

Explosives [Section 46.5(d)]

Task training [Section 46.5(d)] (Training specifics to be indicated below)

MSHA ID # Date of Training

IOR

Total Training Time Signature of person Trained

False certification is punishable under section 110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act. I certify that the above training has been completed.

Signature:

Date:

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