MSHA PART 46
Safety Training
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).” New miners in this segment must complete 24 hours of New Miner Training and experienced miners must complete 8 hours of annual refresher training.
Certificate requirements include in-person training, task-specific instruction, and a tour of the mine. Most of MSHA Part 46 can be covered with online training, but there are some in-person elements to receive this certification.
MSHA PART 46 - NEW MINER TRAINING COURSE
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 - REFRESHER TRAINING COURSE
Each miner must receive a minimum of 8 hours of annual refresher training at least once every 12 months. Training includes instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner’s health or safety. It also addresses health and safety subjects relevant to the mine.
REFRESHER REQUIREMENTS
MSHA requires yearly refresher training for miners working in sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, or surface limestone mines, and this course provides that comprehensive overview. In addition to the material covered in this course, the Competent Person must provide the miner at a minimum with instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner's safety and health.
WHAT TO EXPECT
length
training type
language
24 Hours
Onsite, Instructor Led
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: Training classes are scheduled by request. Please let us know in the form when you would like training, and we can schedule according to your needs.
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