Amendments to Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
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Current Regulation / Amended Regulation (Effective January 1, 2012)Training
11.(1)Employers in the types of mines and mining plants described in Column 1 of the Table to subsection (2) shall establish and maintain the training programs identified in the corresponding lines of Columns 2 and 3.
(2)The training programs identified in the Table to this subsection shall be developed jointly by labour and management in the mining industry and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and approved by the Director:
Column 1 / Column 2 / Column 3
Type of mine or mining plant / Name of training program / Number of training program
A. Hard rock underground mine / A1. Common Core for Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner / P770010
A2. Speciality Modules for Underground Hard Rock Miner / P770010
A3. Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor — Underground Hard Rock Mining / P770121
B. Soft rock underground mine / B1. Common Core for Basic Underground Soft Rock Miner / P770130
B2. Speciality Modules Program —Underground Soft Rock Miner / P770130
B3. Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor — Underground Soft Rock Mining / P770131
C. Mill process operations / C1. Common Core for Basic Mill Process Operations — Mineral Ore / P810050
C2. Speciality Modules Program for Mill Process Operator — Mineral Ore / P810050
D. Other mines and mining plants (not including smelters, mills and refineries) / D1. Common Core for Generic First Line Supervisor — Surface Mining, Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling Operations, and Underground and Surface Mining Trades / P770141
(3)An employer shall train each full-time worker who commences employment on or after April 1, 2007 in the program identified in Columns 2 and 3 of the Table to subsection (2) that is appropriate for that worker, within the first year of the worker’s employment.
(4)Subject to subsection (5), an employer shall train each full-time worker who commences employment after June 1, 1987 and before April 1, 2007 in the program identified in Columns 2 and 3 of the Table to subsection (2) that is appropriate for that worker, within the first year of the worker’s employment.
(5)The requirement in subsection (4) does not apply to items A3, B3 or D1 of Column 2 and the corresponding lines of Column 3.
(6)Subsection (3) or (4), as the case may be, does not apply if the worker,
(a) successfully completed the appropriate program for that worker before being employed by the employer, and gives the employer proof of successful completion; or
(b) was accredited under the predecessor of this section and gives the employer proof of accreditation.
(7)A worker who would otherwise be required to be trained in the program listed in item A3 of Column 2 of the Table to subsection (2) is not required to do so if he or she completed Program #P770120 (Common Core for First Line Production Supervisors, Underground Hard Rock Mining) on or before April 1, 2007.
(8)A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a program listed in the Table to subsection (2) or referred to in subsection (7) is conclusive proof of the worker’s successful completion of the program, for the purposes of this section. / Training
11. (1) Employers in the following types of mines and mining plants shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Hard rock underground mine,
i. Common Core for Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner (Program #P770010),
ii. Specialty Modules for Underground Hard Rock Miner (Program #P770010),
iii. Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor — Underground Hard Rock Mining (Program #P770121).
2. Soft rock underground mine,
i. Common Core for Basic Underground Soft Rock Miner (Program #P770130),
ii. Specialty Modules for Underground Soft Rock Miner (Program P#770130),
iii. Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor — Underground Soft Rock Mining (Program #P770131).
3. Mill process operation,
i. Common Core for Basic Mill Process Operator — Mineral Ore (Program #P810050),
ii. Specialty Modules for Mill Process Operator — Mineral Ore (Program #P810050).
4. Mines and mining plants other than hard rock underground mines, soft rock underground mines and mill, smelter, and refinery process operations,
i. Common Core module for Generic First Line Supervisor – Surface Mining, Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling Operations, and Underground and Surface Mining Trades (Program #P770141).
(2) An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs described in subsection (1) appropriate for that worker.
(3) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the modules of the appropriate basic common core program before work covered by that program is assigned to the worker.
(4) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the modules of the appropriate supervisor’s common core program within 12 months after the worker begins performing supervisory duties.
(5) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes a specialty module within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by that module.
(6) Subsections (2) to (5) do not apply to a worker with respect to a module if the worker,
(a) successfully completed the module before being employed by the employer and gives the employer proof of successful completion; or
(b) was accredited under a predecessor of this section and gives the employer proof of accreditation.
(7) A worker who would otherwise be required to be trained in the program described in subparagraph 1 iii of subsection (1) is not required to be trained in that program if he or she completed Program #P770120 (Common Core for First Line Production Supervisors, Underground Hard Rock Mining) on or before April 1, 2007.
(8) A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a module of a program referred to in subsection (1) or (7) is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the module.
11.1(1)Employers engaged in the following types of mining operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Underground diamond drilling operations,
i. Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller Skills — Helper Level (Program #P770150),
ii. Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller Skills — Runner Level (Program #P770150).
2. Surface diamond drilling operations,
i. Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller Skills — Helper Level (Program #P770200),
ii. Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller Skills — Runner Level (Program #P770200).
(2)An employer shall train each full-time worker who commences employment after March 31, 1996 in the programs described in subsection (1) appropriate for that worker, and the training shall be completed before the worker has completed a total of 12 months of employment as a helper or runner in diamond drilling operations.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed a program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4)A certificate of achievement showing that a worker has successfully completed a training program referred to in subsection (1), issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the program. / 11.1(1)Employers engaged in the following types of mining operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Underground diamond drilling operations,
i. Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller — Helper Level (Program #P770150),
ii. Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller — Runner Level (Program #P770150).
2. Surface diamond drilling operations,
i. Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller — Helper Level (Program #P770200),
ii. Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller — Runner Level (Program #P770200).
(2)An employer shall train each worker who commences employment after March 31, 1996 in the programs described in subsection (1) appropriate for that worker, and the training shall be completed before the worker has completed a total of 12 months of employment as a helper or runner in diamond drilling operations.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed a program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4) A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a module of a program referred to in subsection (1) is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the module.
11.2(1)Employers engaged in surface mine operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Modular Training Standards — Surface Miner (Program #770210) Common Core Modules U5030, U5031, U5032.
2. Modular Training Standards — Surface Miner (Program #770210) Specialty Modules.
(2)Employers shall train workers in the common core modules described in subsection (1),
(a) by September 30, 2002 if the worker commenced employment on or before September 30, 2001; or
(b) within 12 months after commencing employment, if the worker commences employment after September 30, 2001.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed a program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4)A worker shall be trained in the appropriate common core modules before beginning training in a specialty module.
(5)A certificate of achievement showing that a worker has successfully completed a training program referred to in subsection (1), issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the program. / 11.2(1)Employers engaged in surface mine operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Common Core for Surface Miner (Program #770210)
2. Speciality Modules for Surface Miner (Program #770210)
(2) An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs described in subsection (1) appropriate for that worker.
(2.1) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the common core modules within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by the modules.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply to a worker with respect to a module if the worker successfully completed the module before being employed by the employer.
(4)A worker shall be trained in the appropriate common core modules before beginning training in a specialty module.
(4.1) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes a speciality module described in subsection (1) within 12 months after the worker begins work covered by the module.
(5) A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a module of a program referred to in subsection (1) is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the module.
11.2.1(1)Employers engaged in hard rock underground mine operations shall establish and maintain the training program described as Basic Underground Hard Rock Mine Service Types — Common Core (Program #P770225).
(2)Employers shall train workers in the common core module described in subsection (1),
(a) by December 31, 2003 if the worker commenced employment on or before December 31, 2002; or
(b) within 12 months after commencing employment, if the worker commences employment after December 31, 2002.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed the program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4)A certificate of achievement showing that a worker has successfully completed the training program referred to in subsection (1), issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the program. / 11.2.1(1)Employers engaged in hard rock underground mine operations shall establish and maintain the training program described as Basic Underground Hard Rock Mine Service Types — Common Core (Program #P770225).
(2) An employer shall train each worker in the program described in subsection (1), as appropriate for that worker.
(2.1) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the modules of the program described in subsection (1) within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by the modules.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed the program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4) A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a module of a program referred to in subsection (1) is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the module.
11.2.2(1)Employers engaged in contiguous underground mine operations and smelter operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Common Core for Basic Smelter Operations — Mineral Ore (Program #P810080).
2. Common Core for Non-Production Workers in a Smelter Operation — Mineral Ore (Program #P810090).
(2)Employers shall train workers in the common core modules described in subsection (1),
(a) by June 1, 2005 if the worker commenced employment on or before June 1, 2004; or
(b) within 12 months after commencing employment, if the worker commences employment after June 1, 2004.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed the program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.
(4)A certificate of achievement showing that a worker has successfully completed the training program referred to in subsection (1), issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, is conclusive proof for the purposes of this section of the worker’s successful completion of the program. / 11.2.2(1)Employers engaged in contiguous underground mine operations and smelter operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs:
1. Common Core for Basic Smelter Operations — Mineral Ore (Program #P810080).
2. Common Core for Non-Production Workers in a Smelter Operation — Mineral Ore (Program #P810090).
(2) An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs described in subsection (1) appropriate for that worker.
(2.1) The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the modules of the appropriate program described in subsection (1) within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by the modules.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply if the worker successfully completed the program described in subsection (1) before being employed by the employer.