⚠️ MVTR Rule 7 — Training of Persons Previously Employed
Additional training required when a worker changes role or moves to a gassy mine 👷♂️
Rule 7 requires that workers who have prior mine experience and move to a different type of work or environment must undergo the additional training specified in sub-rule 6 to ensure competence and safety.
🔁 Who needs extra training?
• A person who previously worked only on surface/opencast and is now to be employed belowground must take additional courses per sub-rule 6.
• A worker who has worked belowground in non-gassy mines and moves to a gassy mine must also complete the extra training in sub-rule 6.
🛡️ Why this matters
These additional courses close knowledge gaps about different work environments (ventilation, gas hazards, gallery operations), reducing accidents and improving operational safety.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- 🧾 Prior experience does not remove the need for further training when roles/environments change.
- ⏱️ Follow sub-rule 6 training modules for practical competence.
- 🔥 Extra gas-safety focus when moving into gassy mines.
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