Description

This course is taken for many reasons, you either took the 8 hour refresher and found out you needed the 24 hour new miner course, or you will receive 16 hours of training and your mine site will provide the other 8 hours of training.

Either way your 24 hours of training needs to be completed within 90 days for this to be compliant with MSHA regulations

Bulk Single User Access allows for one person to have a training account while training multiple people in a group/classroom environment

MSHA Part 46 – New Miner – 16 Hour Course

United Safety Solutions Course Covers:

Key elements of the MSHA – New Miner – 16 Hour Training course, Title 30 CFR, Part 46

Introduction to the Mining Environment

Includes, but is not limited to:

Definition of mining – Surface mining development, operations, and reclamation
Physical characteristics of a surface mine
Typical surface mining equipment

Hazard Recognition and Avoidance:

Overview of common hazards relating to surface mining operations and general steps to avoid them. Hazards are those which result in property damage, illness, serious injury, or death.

Environmental hazards – Equipment hazards – Physical hazards – Chemical hazards

Emergency Procedures:

Procedures to follow during an emergency situation in a mine site including, but not limited to:

Types of emergencies
Emergency procedures
Fire and firefighting procedures
Warning signals, evacuation, and reporting

Health and Safety Aspects of Tasks and Operations:

Highlights best practices for tasks and operations common to surface mines, including, but not limited to:

Preventing accidents
Working around equipment
Maintaining and repairing equipment
Working in a confined space
Working on or near water
Working at night
Working with chemicals
Working with electricity
Working with explosives

Hazard Reporting Rules and Procedures:

Outlines the general process for reporting hazardous conditions as well as immediately reportable accidents and injuries.

Statutory Rights of Miners:

Outlines the rights of miners and their representatives as granted by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

The Line of Authority:

General line of authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners’ representatives as well as role and responsibility of designated safety personnel.

Respiratory Devices:

Information on the proper use and maintenance of the types of respirators commonly used at surface mining operations, including, but not limited to:

Respirators – Escape respirators – Self-contained self-rescuers

First Aid:

Functional understanding of common health conditions, injuries, and emergencies. First aid is taught for:

All situations – Emergencies – Common injuries

Certification:

Successful completion requires 80% passing score on all quizzes.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate/Record of Training for 16 hours, documentation to satisfy MSHA.

WARNING: Creating Fraudulent training documentation OF ANY TRAINING is a Federal offense and is punishable under 30 CFR 46.9 (e)

False certification that training was completed is punishable under § 110(a) and (f) of the Act.