Exams, retraining, and records

• A comparable examination must test the knowledge of the Class A, Class B, or Class C operators as applicable.
• If a facility is determined to be out of compliance for training, Class A and B operators must be retrained within 30 days from the date the implementing agency determines the facility is out of compliance.
• Owners and operators must maintain a record identifying all currently designated operators at the facility.

Comparable examination

A comparable examination must, at a minimum, test the knowledge of the Class A, Class B, or Class C operators as applicable. The examination must be developed and administered by an independent organization or the implementing agency or delegated authority.

Retraining

If a facility is determined to be out of compliance for training, Class A and B operators must be retrained within 30 days from the date the implementing agency determines the facility is out of compliance. Exceptions apply when:

• Class A and Class B operators take annual refresher training. Refresher training for Class A and Class B operators must cover all applicable requirements in 280.242, or
• The implementing agency, at its discretion, waives this retraining requirement for either the Class A or Class B operator or both.

Training recordkeeping

Owners and operators must maintain a record identifying all currently designated operators at the facility. The record must include the operator name, class, date of assumed duties, and training or retraining dates. In addition, owners and operators must have records verifying completion of training or retraining. This record must have the:

• Trainee name,
• Date trained,
• Operator training class completed,
• Name of training company or examiner, and
• The training company’s name, address, and telephone number.