ZZR has developed a series of task training videos and an accompanying employee training book for specific task in the mining industry, which, when used properly by a competent person, will help a mining company meet the MSHA 30 CFR Part 46 requirements for task training. Each task training series gives the instructor the basic information needed to instruct the mine employee on a particular task and also gives information on other jobs that may be considered closely related to the task or that companies may consider part of the original task.

Task Training that is customized to your mining or construction operation to help you comply with Federal Regulations. These Task Training Programs are available in VHS, DVD or computer based interactive format.

These books cover such topics as: job descriptions, safety information, hazard information, pre-operational inspection, equipment operation, ground control, lockout/tagout, manual handling of materials and electrical procedures for non electricians.

Task Training Series: $450 each – Descriptions Below – Online Ordering Coming Soon – Call for Orders 706-253-2677


Haul Truck Operator

Haul Truck OperatorThis handbook acts as an introductory guide to the various steps in the proper operation of diesel off highway haul trucks. It is designed to give the student the basics of safety haul truck operation along with other duties that maybe required of the operator in the mining environment.

The following modules are covered in the Haul Truck Operator Task Training Book:

  • Instructions on how to use the book
  • Module I-Job Description, Safety Information, Fire Safety and Hazard Information
  • Module II-Pre Operation Inspection
  • Module III-Haul Truck Operations
  • Module IV-Ground Control
  • Module V-Equipment Lockout and Electrical Procedures
  • Module VI-Manual Handling of Materials
  • Completion Signature Page

Front End Loader Operator

Front End Loader OperatorThis handbook acts as an introductory guide to the various steps in the proper operation of front end loaders. This book is designed to give the students the basic of safe loader operations along with some of the other duties that maybe required of the operator in the mining environment.

The following modules are covered in the Front End Loader Operator Task Training Book:

  • Instructions on how to use the book
  • Module I-Job Description, Safety Information, Fire Safety and Hazard Information
  • Module II-Pre Operation Inspection
  • Module III-Loader Operations
  • Module IV-Ground Control
  • Module V-Equipment Lockout and Electrical Procedures
  • Module VI-Manual Handling of Materials
  • Completion Signature Page

General Laborer

General LaborerThis handbook acts as an introductory guide to the various tasks that a general laborer maybe assigned at a mine site.

The following modules are covered in the General Laborer Task Training Book:

  • Instructions on how to use the book
  • Module I-Job Description, Safety Information, Fire Safety and Hazard Information
  • Module II-Workplace Inspection
  • Module III-Maintaining Conveyor Systems
  • Module IV-Plant Repair
  • Module V-Ground Control
  • Module VI-Equipment Lockout and Electrical Procedures
  • Module VII-Manual Handling of Materials
  • Module VIII-Plant Clean Up
  • Module IX-Replacing Drive Chain or Belt on Screw Conveyor
  • Module X-Using Overhead Hoist
  • Completion Signature Page

Backhoe/Excavator Operator

Backhoe/Excavator OperatorThis handbook acts as an introductory guide to the various steps in the proper operation of backhoes/excavators. This book is designed to give students the basics of safe backhoe/excavator operations along with other duties that maybe assigned.

The following modules are covered in the Backhoe/Excavator Task Training Book:

  • Module I-Job Description, Safety Information, Fire Safety and Hazard Information, Pre Operational Inspection
  • Module II-Backhoe/Excavator Operations
  • Module III-Ground Control
  • Module IV-Equipment Lockout and Electrical Procedures
  • Module V-Manual Handling of Materials
  • Completion Signature Page

Maintenance Welder Machine Person

Maintenance Welder Machine PersonThis book is designed to cover the safe operational duties of maintenance personnel as well as other duties that maybe assigned in the mining environment.

The following modules are covered in the Maintenance/Welder/Machine Personnel Task Training Book:

  • Module I-Job Description, Safety Information, Fire Safety and Hazard Information
  • Module II-Pre-Shift/Operation Inspection and Workplace Examination
  • Module III-Maintaining Conveyor Systems
  • Module IV-Plant Repairs
  • Module V-Ground Control
  • Module VI-Equipment Lockout and Electrical Procedures
  • Module VII-Manual Handling Of Materials
  • Module VIII-Using Overhead Hoist
  • Module IX-Overhead Traveling Crane
  • Module X-Inspecting and Replacing Wire Ropes
  • Module XI-Welding and Cutting
  • Completion Signature Page