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What it regulates
Develops technical specification 2003-1-10 under ITC 02.1.02 and defines minimum preventive training for the mining role, including contractors’ staff performing those tasks.
Who it applies to
Groups 5.1.a–c: qualified technicians, geophysics and geochemistry. Groups 5.2.a, b, d, f and h: technicians, supervisors, drilling/cutting/blasting —excluding shotfirers—, boreholes and mechanical or electrical maintenance.
Key provisions
Groups 5.1.a–c: qualified technicians, geophysics and geochemistry. Groups 5.2.a, b, d, f and h: technicians, supervisors, drilling/cutting/blasting —excluding shotfirers—, boreholes and mechanical or electrical maintenance.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10Initial training lasts 20 hours. It must cover the specific syllabus rather than merely provide a general safety briefing.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10The syllabus combines job tasks, preventive techniques, equipment, workplace monitoring, interactions and regulations. A person performing several roles need not repeat common material but must complete the specific training for each role.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10Refresher training lasts at least 5 hours: a maximum interval of 4 years for 5.1.a, b, c and 5.2.a, b, f, and 2 years for 5.2.d, h. These roles do not all share the same frequency.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10The scope includes subcontractor staff occupying the regulated roles. Specific training is integrated with coordination between companies and the site’s safety instructions.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10History and versions
Initial publication: 06/12/2010 · Initial entry into force: 07/12/2010
BOE-A-2010-18826BOE publication: 6 December 2010; applicable from 7 December 2010. The checked BOE record contains no subsequent amendment or repeal. Training sits within ITC 02.1.02, which has its own amendment history.
All text versions recorded by the BOE
| Publication | Effective date | Official reference | Affected provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2010 | 07/12/2010 | BOE-A-2010-18826 | Preamble, First provision, Second provision, Signature, Technical Specification 2003-1-10 |
Transitional provisions and application notes
The specification became applicable on 7 December 2010. The initial 2-year adaptation period for existing staff is historical and has expired; it does not give each new recruit two years.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10Training under this specification does not replace assessment of the actual risk, authorisation to use equipment or special qualifications required by other legislation. Check the relevant role, content and refresher requirements.
Technical Specification 2003-1-10
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Earlier references (1)
- In accordance with · BOE-A-2008-8415
