MSHA PART 48 NEW MINER COURSE
MSHA Part 48 training mandates comprehensive health and safety training for miners working in various mining environments, including underground and surface operations. This training is crucial for identifying and mitigating mining hazards, understanding safety fundamentals, and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations. Part 48 training is required for new miners, experienced miners returning after a long absence, and those assigned new tasks.
There are two main subparts of MSHA Part 48 Training - Subpart A for underground mines and Subpart B for surface miners. The key difference lies in the type of mining operations covered. Subpart A outlines the requirements for miners working in underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines. Subpart B outlines the requirements for miners working at the surface and surface areas of underground coal, metal, and nonmetal mines.
Who is it For?
First time workers must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training within their first 90 days of employment, 4 hours of which must be completed prior to beginning work at the mine. Everyone employed at surface shell dredging or the following surface mines must complete MHSA Part 48 A/B training:
Sand
Gravel
Stone
Crushed Stone
Sandstone
Surface Limestone
Granite
Slate
Shale
Traprock
Kaolin
Cement
Surface Clay
Colloidal Phosphate
Marble
Feldspar
Lime Mines
TOPICS COVERED
Before a new miner begins work at the mine - You must provide the miner with no less than 4 hours of training in the following subjects, which must also address site-specific hazards:
An introduction to the work environment, including a visit and tour of the mine, or portions of the mine that are representative of the entire mine (walk-around training). The method of mining or operation utilized must be explained and observed.
Instruction on the recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards and other hazards present at the mine, such as traffic patterns and control, mobile equipment (e.g., haul trucks and front-end loaders), and loose or unstable ground conditions.
A review of the emergency medical procedures, escape and emergency evacuation plans, in effect at the mine, and instruction on the fire-warning signals and firefighting procedures.
Instruction on the health and safety aspects of the tasks to be assigned, including the safe work procedures of such tasks, the mandatory health and safety standards pertinent to such tasks, information about the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miner's work area, the protective measures a miner can take against these hazards, and the contents of the mine's HazCom program.
Instruction on the statutory rights of miners and their representatives under the Act.
A review and description of the line of authority of supervisors and miners' representatives and the responsibilities of such supervisors and miners' representatives.
An introduction to your rules and procedures for reporting hazards.
MSHA PART 48 - ANNUAL REFRESHER COURSE
MSHA Part 48 requires surface miners to complete at least 8 hours of refresher training annually. This training ensures miners are up-to-date on health and safety standards. Content is tailored to the miner's tasks and the conditions at the mine. Training MUST include instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner’s health or safety.
TOPICS COVERED:
Accident Prevention
Barricading
Roof and Ground Control
Ventilation
Emergency Evacuation
Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
Firefighting Plans
First Aid
Electrical Hazards
Mine Gases
Explosives
Transportation Controls and Communication Systems
MSHA PART 48 COURSE DETAILS:
length
24 Hours for Surface Miners; 40 Hours for Underground Miners; 8 Hours for Annual Refresher
Refresher Needed
Annually for BOTH Surface Miners and Underground Miners
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.
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