Welcome to the MOL Blitz - Modular Training webinar

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1 Welcome to the MOL Blitz - Modular Training webinar Thank you for joining us! We will be getting started at 10:00 a.m. EST To access the audio portion of this webinar, please phone: Access code: We will have the phone lines on mute for the presentation. If you have any questions, please use the Chat Box in the top right corner of the screen. For assistance with the webinar, phone the WSN office at: ext.0 1

2 Ontario Ministry of Labour Inspection Blitz Modular Training Webinar

3 Webinar co-hosts Diane Scott Program/Training Specialist Workplace Safety North ext. 235 Glenn Staskus Provincial Coordinator - Mining Mining Health & Safety Program Ontario Ministry of Labour Glenn.Staskus@ontario.ca Lisa Heffern Employment & Training Consultant Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Lisa.Heffern@ontario.ca

4 Housekeeping notes Please note the CHAT BOX in the top right hand corner of your screen. At any time during the presentation, feel free to type in your questions. We may answer some questions as we go, but most will be answered right after the presentation. During the webinar, the phone line is set up so that you re able to hear us, but we can t hear you. Please use the chat box for questions or assistance with the webinar. For your reference, this presentation is available for download on WSN s website: 4

5 AGENDA Welcome and Introduction What Ministry of Labour (MOL) Mining Health and Safety Inspectors will be looking for during the blitz Overview of Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) modular training programs Information and resources Q&A Diane, WSN Glenn, MOL Lisa, MTCU Diane, WSN All co-hosts 5

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7 MODULAR TRAINING (SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND MINES) Work Place Safety North (WSN) Webinar Ministry of Labour September 10 th, 2015 Glenn Staskus PC Mining (A) Ministry of Labour

8 NOTES The material in this presentation is being provided as information only. It is not intended to replace the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) or its regulations. Reference should always be made to the official version of the legislation and regulations. It is the responsibility of the workplace parties to ensure compliance with the legislation and to seek independent legal advice where questions remain. 8 Ministry of Labour

9 WHY IS THE MOL DOING A MODULAR TRAINING BLITZ? Workers can be at risk of serious injury if they are not trained or properly qualified to perform work assigned. The Mining Health and Safety Prevention Review (MHSPR) identified training as one of the key areas for review and its Final Report contained a number of trainingrelated recommendations. Training issues have been identified in the recommendations from a number of recent and past Coroner s Jury inquests. 9

10 WHY IS THE MOL DOING A MODULAR TRAINING BLITZ? Coroner s Jury Inquests are mandatory for deaths that occur as a result of an accident in the course of employment at construction sites, mines, pits or quarries. Between April 1, 2011 and August 20, 2014 inspectors wrote more than 250 orders related to the modular training requirements set out in Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the OHSA. 10

11 IMPORTANT NOTE RE: TRAINING CONTROL BLITZ This presentation explicitly references specific sections of Regulation 854 to highlight some key focus areas of MOL inspectors during this blitz. Inspectors will be checking for compliance with training requirements in the OHSA and relevant regulatory provisions (for example Reg. 854). MOL inspectors will also check for compliance with other requirements in the OHSA and the regulations that apply to mines and mining plants. 11

12 Modular Training Underground and Mills Ministry of Labour mining inspectors will check for compliance of the modular training requirements in Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) made under the OHSA. As per section 11 of Reg. 854, employers in the following types of mines and mining plants shall establish and maintain the following training programs: Hard rock underground mine, Common Core for Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner (Program #P770010), Specialty Modules for Underground Hard Rock Miner (Program #P770010), Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (Program #P770121). 12

13 Modular Training Underground and Mills, cont. Soft rock underground mine, Common Core for Basic Underground Soft Rock Miner (Program #P770130) Specialty Modules for Underground Soft Rock Miner (Program P#770130), Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Underground Soft Rock Mining (Program #P770131). Mill process operation, Common Core for Basic Mill Process Operators Mineral Ore (Program #P810050), Specialty Modules for Mill Process Operator Mineral Ore (Program #P810050), Mines and mining plants other than hard rock underground mines, soft rock underground mines, and mill, smelter and refinery process operations, Common Core Generic First Line Supervisor Surface Mining, Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling Operations, and Underground and Surface Mining Trades (Program #P770141). 13

14 Modular Training Underground and Mills, cont. An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs appropriate for that worker. 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. Hard rock underground mine Soft rock underground mine Mill process operation 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. 14

15 Modular Training Basic Underground Hard Rock Mine Service Types Section of Reg. 854 also requires that 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). An employer shall train each worker in the program described as appropriate for that worker. The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the modules of the program described within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by those modules. 15

16 Modular Training Diamond Drilling As per section 11.1, employers engaged in underground and surface diamond drilling operations must develop and maintain the following training programs as appropriate: Underground diamond drilling operations Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller Helper Level (Program #P770150) Common Core for Underground Diamond Driller Runner Level (Program #P770150) Surface diamond drilling operations Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller Helper Level (Program #P770200) Common Core for Surface Diamond Driller Runner Level (Program #P770200) An employer shall train each worker who commences employment after March 31, 1996 in the programs 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. 16

17 Modular Training Surface Mines Section 11.2 of Reg. 854 requires employers engaged in surface mine operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs: Common Core for Surface Miner (Program #770210) Specialty Modules for Surface Miner (Program #770210) An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs appropriate for that worker. The employer shall ensure that a worker completes all of the common core modules within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered modules. A worker must be trained in the appropriate common core modules before beginning training in a specialty module. The employer shall ensure that a worker completes a specialty module within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by that module. 17

18 Modular Training Smelter Operations Section requires employers engaged in contiguous underground mine operations and smelter operations shall establish and maintain the following training programs: Common Core for Basic Smelter Operations Mineral Ore (Program #P810080). Common Core for Non-Production Workers in a Smelter Operation Mineral Ore (Program #P810090). An employer shall train each worker in the modules of the programs appropriate for that worker within 12 months after the worker begins performing work covered by those modules. 18

19 Modular Training Proof of Training and Exemptions Proof Training A document issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities showing that a worker has successfully completed a module of a program is conclusive proof of the worker s successful completion of the module. Exemptions The regulation states that certain workers may not need to complete specific modular training programs set out in Regulation 854 if he or she: completed the module before being employed by the employer and gives the employer proof of successful completion; or was previously accredited under a predecessor to a program and gives the employer proof of accreditation. Employers should check the requirements for each modular training program to determine which, if any, exemptions may apply. 19

20 BLITZ FOCUS: INSPECTIONS DURING THE BLITZ WILL FOCUS ON COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYERS DUTIES TO ENSURE THAT: workers have been registered in the appropriate modular training programs and are trained for the work they are performing workers have completed the appropriate common core and speciality module in the prescribed timeframe as applicable. workers have been accredited in the speciality modules pertaining to the work that he or she performs 20

21 BLITZ FOCUS: INSPECTIONS DURING THE BLITZ WILL FOCUS ON COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYERS DUTIES TO ENSURE THAT: training for each module has been accredited with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) once training has been completed by a worker. audits of training programs have been completed and are available on file. 21

22 MTCU Modular Training Programs General Overview Lisa Heffern Employment & Training Consultant

23 Employer s Legislated Obligations Legislation requires employers that are engaged in specific occupations ( ie Mining/Logging) to establish and maintain modular training programs. If a situation is unclear, MTCU staff will refer employers to MOL for determination of which program is appropriate for the employer.

24 How does an employer establish a MTCU Modular training program To establish a MTCU modular training program an employer applies to MTCU field office to become a Signing Authority (SA) in a specific program. A SA must: Be the company s owner or be an employee designated by the company as the SA. Know the training requirements for the specific program. Be highly skilled or knowledgeable in operations related to the specific program. Be knowledgeable of training or be directly involved in the training Identify which approved trainer/training agency will be used to train company employees.

25 MTCU Employment Training Consultant s (ETC) role = Application for Signing Authority While the establishment and maintenance of a modular training program is the responsibility of the employer, the MTCU ETC must exercise due diligence in covering each of the following steps with the employer/sa applicant to ensure the client understands their responsibilities : Ensures SA applicant is appropriate Provides program specific information. Reviews and explains program specific guidelines and requirements to SA applicant. Ensures that the SA and the employer as appropriate sign the SA application form acknowledging that the SA understands the SA requirements and responsibilities. May conduct work/training site visit. Reviews trainer of record qualifications.

26 MTCU Employment Training Consultant s (ETC) Role = Application for Signing Authority, con t Recommends remedial steps for the SA application process if the application is incomplete or rejected. Explains and instructs SA applicant in application and reporting processes. Explains the audit requirements. (reference audit guidelines) Completes the SA application/checklist with employer/designate. If a program does not have program specific SA guidelines, then the generic SA guidelines will apply Recommends approval to Service Delivery Manager (SDM) if appropriate. May act as material or expert witness in court. A change to a company s SA is handled as above as the SA application form is multi-use (new, changes and additions)

27 Employer s role Maintenance of MTCU Modular Program Once SA application approved: Receives a Certificate with the Employer/SA ID # Registers workers into the appropriate program by completing the Application for Modular Training form and forwards white copy to the MTCU field office Employer/SA and workers keeps yellow and pink copy as proof of registration. Employer/SA provides training standards to trainees and updates by signing off skills sets as appropriate. Employer/SA ensures that pre-requisites are met if applicable. Employer/SA determines which modules company employees must undertake and which company employees have demonstrated competency in the training modules.

28 Employer s role Maintenance of MTCU Modular Program The time frame for training and obtaining accreditation is usually, but not always, one year. ( See specific program guidelines/ or regulation). SA attests and reports successful completion of modules or program to MTCU by completing the Modular Training Report. SA ensures trainer of record keeps qualifications current SA conducts annual audits SA keeps company training records. Administrative staff review for completeness, verify for valid SA identification number and signature and keypunch Applications for Modular Training and Modular Training Reports.

29 MTCU Role Training Applications and Training Reports If incomplete, staff contact the SA to advise on the missing information and re-instruct the employer in the process if required. Staff return the original form to the SA for correction. Staff cannot add or amend data on the form. Employers must provide a signed FOI release in order to access a copy of a worker s Modular Trainee Transcript In certain situations, staff, under the direction of a Manager, may initiate the process for SA suspension or revocation

30 Suspension or Revocation of a Signing Authority In most cases, a person or company found to be in violation by MOL will be directed to MTCU for redress. In these situations, staff, under the direction of a Manager, follow the process for SA suspension or revocation Directions to Comply issued as a result of a violation are usually time sensitive and receive staff priority. The process for a review of a SA may be triggered by other circumstances such as the receipt of a written complaint or for issues identified by MTCU staff, in these situations, staff, under the direction of an SDM, follow the process for SA suspension or revocation (as above).

31 Suspension or Revocation of a Signing Authority An employer may request to change their SA/designate at any time. This cancels the existing SA. If applicable, MTCU staff advise the employer of the need to re-apply for SA. If a SA leaves the company s employ, this cancels the company s SA. The employer will need to re-apply for a new SA. A SA designation is not portable from company to company. An individual who once held a SA must re-apply with a new employer, if applicable. A SA may request that their SA be cancelled at any time. The employer may need to re-apply for a new SA.

32 MTCU Local Offices

33 Reference Links To Order Training Standards et/ecom/mainservlet?selectedlocale=en General Information

34 Mining Tripartite Committee

35 Resources MTCU training program guidelines and audit guideline Contact information for local MTCU offices List of mining modular programs Mining Tripartite Committee Members WSN Key Health and Safety Hazard Assessments Workshop for Signing Authorities 35

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