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
Information on Course topics for Employers that are purchasing for Employees:
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:Â
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.