(a) Persons examining, maintaining, or repairing refuge alternatives and components shall be instructed in how to perform this work.
- (1) The operator shall assure that all persons assigned to examine, maintain, and repair refuge alternatives and components are trained.
- (2) The mine operator shall certify, by signature and date, the training of persons who examine, maintain, and repair refuge alternatives and components.
- (b) At the completion of each repair, the person conducting the maintenance or repair shall make a record of all corrective action taken.
- (c) Training certifications and repair records shall be kept at the mine for one year.
[73 FR 80699, Dec. 31, 2008]