MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training

MSHA Part 46 regulations require that new miners, or first time workers, complete a minimum of 24 hours of training within their first 90 days of employment.

Course Outline

• Electrical Hazards
• Emergency Evacuation and Fire Escape
• Explosives
• First Aid
• Ground Control
• Hazard Communication
• Health
• Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
• Miner Rights
• Prevention of Accidents
• Self-Rescue and Respiratory Devices
• Transportation Controls and Communication Systems

Based on relevant job tasks, applicable courses will be assigned to obtain your MSHA Part 46 New Miner certification.

Learning Objectives

Determined by courses assigned per job tasks. Supplemental task training courses are selected from OSHA approved training.