SECTION 45.1-161.263. First aid training  

A. Surface foremen shall have completed and passed a first aid course of study as prescribed by the Chief. The Chief is authorized to utilize the Department's educational and training facilities in the conduct of such training programs and may require the cooperation of mine operators in making such programs available to their employees.

B. Each operator of a surface coal mine, upon request, shall make available to every miner employed in such mine first aid training, including refresher training.

1977, c. 679, § 45.1-101.2; 1978, c. 94; 1984, c. 590; 1994, c. 28 ; 1999, c. 28 .