1. How long must an apprentice miner work before testing for a certificate of competency and qualification as an experienced coal miner?

2. What is required prior to opening or reopening any coal mine in West Virginia?

3. Within what length of time must the occurrence of a life-threatening injury be reported in writing to the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training?

4. What board is charged with the responsibility of formulating appropriate rules and practices to improve health and safety and provide increased protection of miners?

5. What is required to protect all 120VAC 15 - 20 AMP circuits used to power portable hand tools used in wet locations at preparation plants, at the surface areas of underground mines, and at shop areas?

6. What length of time is an individual miner given to notify the operator in writing that he has obtained any additional mining certifications (shot firer, belt examiner, mine foreman, . . .)?

7. What board is responsible for promulgating rules in response to coal mining related fatalities?

8. How often must each coal operator or independent contractor submit to the director a report containing the findings of the required evaluation of the effectiveness of the comprehensive mine safety program in effect at his or her operation?

9. What distance from mine openings, occupied buildings, and public roads must surface blasting magazines be located (unless barricaded)?

10. What must mechanically operated grinding wheels be equipped with?