MSHA PART 46 NEW MINER COURSE
MSHA Part 46 training applies to miners working at surface mines, including shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, and surface limestone mines. It mandates training for new miners, newly hired experienced miners, and miners assigned to new tasks. This training ensures miners can recognize and avoid hazards, understand emergency procedures, and handle materials safely. A key component is annual refresher training, requiring at least eight hours per year.
Who is it For?
MSHA Part 46 Training is for those working in “shell dredging or employed at sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, surface limestone, marble, granite, sandstone, slate, shale, traprock, kaolin, cement, feldspar, and lime mines (MSHA, 2017).” Training is required if you are:
Engaged in mining operations, including developing, drilling, blasting, extracting, milling, crushing, screening or sizing materials, or hauling materials within the mine.
A maintenance or service worker, working on mining equipment for frequent (a pattern of recurring exposure) or extended periods (more than five consecutive work days).
A construction worker who is exposed to hazards of mining operations for frequent or extended periods
TOPICS COVERED:
Introduction to MSHA
Overview of Surface Mining
Health Hazards in Mining
Hazard Communication
Mining Machinery and Equipment
Materials Handling and Storage
Mining Health and Safety Standards
Electricity, Fire and Explosives
MSHA PART 46 - ANNUAL REFRESHER COURSE
Each miner must receive a minimum of 8 hours of annual refresher training at least once every 12 months. Training MUST include instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner’s health or safety.
TOPICS COVERED:
Chemical Hazards
HazCom Program
Protective Measures
Transportation Controls
Electrical Hazards
Explosives
Equipment Hazards
Fall Protection
MSHA PART 46 COURSE DETAILS:
length
24 Hours for New Miners; 8 Hours for Annual Refresher
Refresher Needed
Annually
training type
Onsite, Instructor Led
language
English
all courses include:
proof of certification
Upon completion of the course, all students are issued a physical and digital certificate with their name, company name, and completed course.
Compliance Management
All students can be tested and have their progress tracked in our Online Learning Management System, with reminders for annual refreshers.
Price: Pricing is flexible, please contact us for group rates and details.
Training Days: To see available course dates click here. Courses are also scheduled by request.
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