This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Office Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to establish a legislative rule concerning the certification, recertification, and training of Emergency Medical Technicians for Miners (EMT-Miners) and the certification of EMT-M instructors. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on November 7, 2024, and is backed by the authority of 22A-10-3 of the code.

The bill aims to enhance the safety and training standards for EMT-Miners, ensuring that they are adequately certified and recertified to provide emergency medical services in mining environments. By formalizing this legislative rule, the bill seeks to improve the overall health and safety protocols within the mining industry in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1