MSHA Part 46 New Miner 16hr

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

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.