Part 46/48 Training
Whether preparing the new miner/contractor or refreshing the experienced employee, our courses will equip industry professionals for safety and health hazards involved in surface mining operations. Topics include Miners Rights and Responsibilities, Industrial Hygiene, Water Hazards, Explosives, Fall Prevention, First Aid, Respiratory Protection, Powered Haulage Accident Prevention, Sliding Material Hazards and much more. All classes meet the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) Part 46/48(b) requirements for New Miner and Annual Refresher Training.
Course Overview
MSHA Part 46 or Part 48(b) Annual Refresher Training is a renewal training required each year (after taking New Miner Training) to maintain compliance with MSHA. Each miner will receive no less than eight hours of Annual Refresher Training no less frequently than once each 12 months as prescribed in Section 46.8. The one-day class will refresh experienced miners and contractors in safety and health hazards involved in surface mining. You are required to show your current or most recent 5000-23 Certificate of Training prior to the class (per MSHA requirements).
Course Outline
15-Minute Rule, Accident Prevention, Electrical Hazards, Escape and Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Explosives, Fire Warning and Firefighting, First Aid, Ground Control and Highwall Safety, Hazard Communication, Health (Dust and Noise), Mandatory Safety and Health Standards, Miners’ Rights and Responsibilities, MSHA Rules to Live By, Self-Rescue and Respiratory Devices, Surface Powered Haulage, Welding Safety and Changes in the Workplace – Part 46.
This course is intended for individuals who have successfully completed and have received MSHA Part 46 or 48(b) New Miner Training certification and/or have received MSHA Part 46 or 48(b) Annual Refresher Training and are in need of renewing their certification.