MSHA Safety Training
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) plays a vital role in promoting and enforcing safety and training standards across all mining operations in the United States. MSHA training is essential for creating a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.
There are two primary MSHA training programs:
These programs are designed to provide miners, contractors, and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to identify hazards, respond to emergencies, and meet federal safety requirements. Keeping your team up to date with the proper training—and completing annual refreshers—is key to maintaining a strong safety culture on site.
Our comprehensive MSHA Training Program is conveniently available to workers, from miners to contractors, needing to work at a job site safely.
How to Choose the Correct Training Course
Navigating the requirements of MSHA training can be challenging. Especially when it comes to understanding the differences between MSHA Part 46 and MSHA Part 48. Below are two main questions to ask when determining which MSHA Training Course to complete.
What type of mining operation is your worksite?
The MSHA training you need—Part 46 or Part 48—depends on your worksite:
Part 46 applies to surface non-metal mines, such as sand, gravel, stone, and cement operations.
Part 48 is required for work in underground mines (Subpart A) and surface areas of underground metal, non-metal, and coal mines (Subpart B).
Are you a New Miner or Experienced Miner?
Your miner status depends on your experience and training history:
New Miner: Has less than 12 months of mining experience and has not yet completed the required initial training. Initial training varies in length based on the type of mine (surface or underground) and is designed to provide essential safety knowledge and skills.
Experienced Miner: Has completed initial training and has either:
Worked at least 12 cumulative months in mining, or
Accumulated 12 months of experience within the past 36 months.
Experienced miners are required to complete 8 hours of annual refresher training to stay current on safety practices, regulatory updates, and site-specific procedures.
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