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WV MF -Gen. Safety

General Safety Section of WV Mine Foreman Study Guide

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1. Why were the mining laws enacted? To ensure the safety of persons employed within or at the mines.
2. How shall the direction to escapeways be marked? By signs, conspicuously placed throughout the mine.
3. Where shall a mine foreman be employed? In every mine where five (5) or more persons are employed in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
4. To be examined for a mine foreman certification, what qualifications of citizenship are required? The mine foreman shall be employed in a mine in the state or a resident of the state at the time he takes the examination.
5. What experience is a person required to have in the working, ventilation, and drainage of coal mines, to be eligible for a mine foreman’s certificate? Five (5) years.
6. What experience is a person required to have in the working, ventilation, and drainage of coal mines, to be eligible for an assistant mine foreman’s certificate? Three (3) years.
7. How does a person secure a mine foreman’s certificate? By passing an examination administered by MHST.
8. Upon the death or resignation of a mine foreman who should be appointed? A certified person.
9. Who is responsible for acts of the assistant foreman? The mine foreman.
10. How often shall entrances to old works be traveled and examined? At least once every week.
11. How often shall airways be traveled and examined? At least once every week.
12. How often shall the mine foreman or his assistant visit and carefully examine each working face? At least every two (2) hours, while the miners are at work.
13. What shall be done before employees are permitted to enter idle or abandoned sections? The section shall be examined by a certified foreman.
14. What instruments shall be carried by a certified foreman exploring abandoned workings? A multi-gas detector or another approved device.
15. What shall be done at entrances to dangerous places in a mine? Entrances to dangerous places shall be dangered off.
16. What shall be done when dangers are reported? Such dangers should be removed promptly.
17. In case it is impracticable to remove a danger, what shall be done? Every person whose safety is threatened shall be notified.
18. What shall be available at all times for the proper maintenance of the mine? Necessary supplies.
19. When the mine foreman is unable to comply with any of the requirements of the mining law, what action shall be taken? The mine foreman shall notify, in writing, the operator or superintendent of the mine and the Director of MHST.
20. To whom shall entry into a mine, idle or working, be limited? To those authorized.
21. When two outlets are not available and work is in progress to provide a second outlet, how many miners may be permitted to be employed at one time in the mine? Not more than twenty (20).
22. What kind of beverages shall not be taken into a mine? Intoxicating.
23. What shall be done when excavations are driven toward and in dangerous proximity to an abandoned mine suspected of containing gas or dangerous quantities of water? Boreholes should be kept not less than twenty (20) feet in advance of the face and where necessary on the sides.
24. How far from the abandoned areas shall the boreholes be started? When within fifty (50) feet of abandoned workings in such mine as shown by surveys made and certified by a competent engineer or surveyor, or within two hundred (200) feet of any other abandoned workings or such mine, which cannot be inspected.
25. Why are safety rules necessary for the guidance of mine employees? To establish standard mine safety practices.
26. How does the enforcement of safety rules prevent accidents? By preventing persons from performing acts which are known to be hazardous.
27. Why should employees assist in offering suggestions relative to safety rules? Habits of observation are developed, and hazards are more readily recognized.
28. What benefits can be secured from safety meetings? They offer a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences and provide means for more safety education.
29. Why should safety rules be enforced? Proper discipline is essential for the safe operation of a mine.
30. What method shall be adopted and maintained to advise employees of the rules and regulations of the mine? They shall be printed in the English language and posted in a conspicuous place about the mine.
31. What is the minimum legal age of employment in or around the mines? Eighteen (18) years.
32. What is the duty of the mine foreman relative to new employees? To instruct each person of the particular danger incident to his work and furnish a copy of mining laws and company rules.
33. What record is required of miners entering and leaving mines? A system of checking miners in and out of mines.
34. Why should all injuries, even those of a trivial nature, be reported? Serious consequences from infection may result from even trivial injuries.
35. How shall the scene of a fatal accident be left? Unchanged until an investigation is made by MHST.
36. What shall be worn as head and foot protection? Approved safety hats and safety-toed shoes.
37. What protection shall be provided for the eyes when grinding, cutting, welding, or striking where particles may fly? Adequate eye protection.
38. What is the principal hazard connected with grinding or pouring hot metal? Serious injury may occur to the eyes.
39. What protection should be provided for miners exposed to drowning at river loading points? Life jackets or other approved devices.
40. What is the danger of loose clothing? It may become caught in moving machinery.
41. What safety device should be worn by miners working in or near the top of shafts or other deep excavations? Safety belts.
42. What is the duty of equipment operators and helpers relative to others in the vicinity while the equipment is in operation? They shall not permit other persons to remain near the equipment.
43. When shall the cutting machine not be moved? When the cutter chain is in motion.
44. What protective devices should be provided for cutting machine chains? Mechanical locking devices or electrical inter-locks.
45. Why should refuse or other material be prohibited from accumulating along a passageway? Obstructions or lack of clearance may result in injury.
46. In what condition should mines be kept? Clean and properly maintained.
47. How should illuminating and signal lights be maintained? In proper operating condition.
48. Why should those persons not familiar with a piece of equipment be prohibited from operating such equipment? Unfamiliarity may result in injury.
49. What protective devices should be used on gears, belts, and revolving parts of machinery? Properly installed guards.
50. What precaution should be observed when reassembling a machine with dangerous contacts or moving parts? All guards or safety devices shall be replaced.
51. What precaution shall be taken before starting machinery? Signals should be given, and the operator shall be in the proper position.
52. What precaution should be taken with machinery and equipment raised for repairs? They should be securely blocked.
53. Why are repairs, adjustments or oiling of moving machinery prohibited? Limbs or clothing may become entangled.
54. What should not be permitted to accumulate on machinery? Oil and grease.
55. What precaution should be taken when pipe is heated? To see that it is open throughout its length as any obstruction may trap water which may burst the pipe when heated.
56. How should wire ropes be maintained? Free from worn and broken strands and well lubricated.
57. What danger exists when the employee is equipped with defective or improper tools? Flying particles or uncontrolled action may cause serious injury.
58. Who should be responsible for the condition of hand tools? The user.
59. What materials should not be permitted to accumulate in structures in or about mines? Oil, grease, and debris.
60. What protective devices shall be provided for repair pits in floors or ground? Guards or covers.
61. What protective devices shall be provided for stairways, landings, and elevated platforms? Handrailing’s and toe boards where necessary.
62. From what materials shall steps, landings and platforms be kept free? Refuse and ice.
63. How shall steps, landings and platforms be maintained? In good repair.
64. How shall oil and grease be carried and kept in a mine? In closed containers.
65. What shall be prohibited from places where oil and grease are kept? Open lights, smoking and electricity.
66. What shall be done before welders or torches are used in a mine? A certified person examines for methane.
67. Where shall welders and torches not be used? Where danger of ignition of methane, oil, grease, or coal dust is present.
68. What examination shall be made before a machine is taken inby the last open crosscut to the working face? Methane gas examination.
69. At what percentage of gas is equipment prohibited to operate in? One percent (1%).
70. How often shall gas test examinations be made in face areas where equipment is operating? At least every 20 minutes.
71. What shall be provided in a working place for gas test examinations? Multi-gas detector or other approved devices.
72. When methane gas of one (1) percent is found in a working place where mining equipment is being operated, what shall be done immediately? Stop the machine and cut off the electrical current.
73. Who shall maintain face equipment in safe operating condition? The mine operator.
74. Who shall promptly report defects in face equipment? Equipment operators.
75. When shall respirators be worn? When a person is exposed to dust, fumes, and mist.
76. What device is required on battery powered equipment to indicate such batteries need charging? Under-voltage indicator.
77. How shall all flammable liquids be stored. In approved containers or other safe dispensers.
78. What type of gloves shall not be worn around equipment? Gloves with gauntleted cuffs.
79. What shall persons be searched for prior to entering a mine? Smoker’s articles.
80. When shall miners not load or unload from a mantrip? Prior to such mantrip vehicle stopping.
81. Who shall be in charge of a mantrip? Certified person or another competent person designated by a mine foreman.
82. Who is required to give instructions to apprentice miners in the hazard’s incidental to their work assignments? Mine foreman and assistant mine foreman.
83. 1. A mine foreman or assistant mine foreman may have ______ apprentice miners working with him/her on a section producing coal. three (3)
83.2. In an area where coal is not being produced or is outby the working section, a mine foreman or assistant mine foreman may have _______ apprentice miners under his/her supervision. five (5)
83.3. Any miner holding a certificate of competency and qualifications (black hat) may have _______ apprentice miners working with said miner. two (2
84. Who is responsible to instruct each new employee in the particular danger incident to their work? Mine foreman or assistant mine foreman.
85. Who is required to furnish new employees a copy of the West Virginia Mining Laws? Mine foreman or assistant mine foreman.
86. Who is responsible to ensure that apprentice miners are effectively supervised with regard to safety practices and to instruct apprentices in safe mining practices? Mine operator.
87. Who is responsible for the safety of an apprentice miner? Mine foreman or assistant mine foreman.
88. During the first 120 days of employment, where shall the apprentice miner work? Within sight and sound of the mine foreman, assistant mine foreman or an experienced miner.
89. Prior to a person being employed at a coal mine, what is the person required to possess? An apprentice miner’s card or miner’s certificate.
90. What is required when a multi-gas detector or other approved methane detector is taken underground? Care shall be taken to ensure that such detector or other device is in a permissible condition and such detector or device is tested before each shift.
91. What persons are permitted to be on a working section by themselves? Mine Foreman-Fire Boss, assistant mine foreman-fire boss and pumper.
92. When a required examination is being performed by a certified mine foreman-fire boss or assistant mine foreman-fire boss, what evidence should be left to reveal such examination was made? Their initials, time, and the date at or near each place they examine.
93. When may a disabled vehicle be pushed from the operator’s deck end? At no time.
94. Who shall direct and see that all dangerous places and the entrance or entrances to worked out and abandoned places in all mines are properly dangered off across the openings? Mine foreman.
95. Who is required to give prompt attention to the removal of all dangers in a coal mine? Mine foreman.
96. Who is required to read carefully and countersign, with ink or indelible pencil, all reports entered in the record book of the fire boss? Mine foreman.
97. How often shall each coal mine employee be required to take refresher first-aid training? Not less than five (5) hours of training within twenty-four (24) months of employment.
98. Should the employees be paid regular wages, or overtime pay if applicable, for all periods of first-aid training? Yes
99. Where shall each operator of a coal mine maintain a supply of first-aid equipment? Dispatcher's office; Close proximity to each mine entrance; bottom of each regularly traveled slope or shaft if > 1000 ft from surface; & each working section not more than 500 ft from working faces.
100. What personal safety equipment must be worn by an underground miner when working in seam heights of 48 inches and greater? Metatarsal boots.
101. What is a Comprehensive Mine Safety Program? A mine specific set of rules and regulations governing the safety and training of all mine employees.
102. Who is responsible for the development of a Comprehensive Safety Program? The operator.
103. When a mine has been temporarily closed, the operator shall notify the Director within how many calendars day after resuming active mining operations, to retain the existing Comprehensive Safety Program? 30 days
104. Who will approve or reject a Comprehensive Safety Program? Director of MHST.
105. Who shall conduct the annual review of the Comprehensive Safety Program? The operator.
106. Who will review the annual report of the Comprehensive Safety Program? Director of MHST.
107. Regarding the initial submittal of the Comprehensive Safety Program, who shall be afforded an opportunity to review and submit comments to the Director of MHST? Each employee of the mine.
108. Where shall a copy of the Comprehensive Safety Program be posted? On the mine bulletin board.
109. How often shall an evaluation of the Comprehensive Safety Program be made? Annually.
110. What shall be practiced in all areas of underground coal mines, and in and around mine buildings and yards? Good housekeeping.
111. When can underground equipment powered by internal combustion engines be used? When permission is granted by the Director of MHST.
112. What is an accident? Any mine explosion, ignition, fire, inundation, injury, or death of any person.
113. What is an imminent danger? The existence of any condition or practice in a coal mine which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before such condition or practice can be abated.
114. What distance shall two-way communication facilities be located on the surface from the mine portal? Within five hundred (500) feet.
115. What shall the incoming communication signal activate on the working section? An audible or visual alarm on the mine phone.
116. When shall repairs be started to the mine communication system in the event of a failure? Immediately.
117. What safety device is required on all continuous miners, loading machine booms and head lift cylinders? Load-locking valves.
118. What is the purpose of a panic bar? To quickly de-energize the equipment in the event of an emergency.
119. What record is required for oxygen and gas tanks in the mines? The date tanks or cylinders are taken into the mine, and the date the tanks are removed from the mine.
120. Welding and cutting may be done in mines, provided: That all equipment and gauges are maintained in safe condition and not abused.
121. What precautions are required by persons performing welding and cutting? Adequate eye protection shall be used, and precautions shall be taken to prevent other persons from exposure that might be harmful to their eyes.
122. What type of tool is required to be provided to the person authorized to use oxygen and acetylene equipment? A suitable wrench designed for compressed tanks.
123. When are the hoses and gauges required to be disconnected from the oxygen and acetylene tanks? When not in use and when being transported.
124. What shall be done with empty oxygen and acetylene tanks? They shall be marked empty and shall be removed from the mine promptly in safe containers provided for transportation.
Stack Based on West Virginia Office of Miner's Health Safety and Training's Underground Mine Foreman Study Guide - 2024
Stack created by Jim Dean, WVU Mining Extension @ James.Dean@mail.wvu.edu
Created by: wvumext
 

 



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