Section 208.70. Automated external defibrillators

(a) Location. A mine operator, in consultation with emergency medical technicians, shall provide for use in an emergency one AED at the following locations:

(1) At a location on the surface in close proximity to the mine entry at the same location where the first aid equipment is stored.

(2) At a point in each working section not more than 1,000 feet outby the active working face or faces at the same location where the first aid equipment is stored.

(b) Training.

(1) Emergency medical technicians and emergency medical technician paramedics at the mine shall complete training in the use of an AED. The mine operator may include the required AED training in its continuing education plan for emergency medical personnel. Training in the use of the AED for emergency medical technicians and emergency medical technician paramedics shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association, the American National Red Cross or through an equivalent course of instruction approved by the Department of Health.

(2) Mine personnel, other than emergency medical technicians and emergency medical technician paramedics, shall receive yearly training in the operation of the AED. Training may be provided as part of the annual refresher training provided under 30 CFR 48.8(c) (relating to annual refresher training of miners; minimum courses of instruction; hours of instruction).

(c) Maintenance and inspection. AEDs shall be maintained and inspected according to manufacturer’s operational guidelines.

(d) Good Samaritans. Section 8331.2 of 42 Pa.C.S. (relating to Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator) applies to miners who render care with an AED.

The provisions of this § 208.70 adopted December 7, 2012, effective March 1, 2013, 42 Pa.B. 7414.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 208.70 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1).