Description
Information on Course Topics for Employer purchasing courses for Employees:
MSHA Part 46 – New Miner – 24 Hour Course
United Safety Solutions Course Covers:
Key elements of the MSHA – New Miner – 24 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 of Training, documentation to satisfy MSHA.