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MSHA Part 46 24-hour New Miner Training
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IMPORTANT * Before making a purchase be sure and read the GOVERNING REGULATIONS SECTION.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires all new miners and contractors to complete 24 hours of training before starting work. Our MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training package helps you meet these requirements so you can begin working safely while staying compliant.
This training is designed for new surface miners and surface mining contractors working in nonmetal mines such as:
- Shell dredging
- Sand and gravel
- Surface stone, clay, limestone, and colloidal phosphate
Additionally, while not specifically listed in Part 46, operations involving marble, granite, sandstone, slate, shale, traprock, kaolin, cement, feldspar, and lime should also complete this training.
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Governing Regulations
Part 46 topics must cover changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner's health or safety. This online certification course, in addition to our other MSHA refresher online courses, can be used within your company's MSHA-approved training plan to, in part, satisfy the new miner and newly hired experienced requirements for 30 CFR 46.5 and 46.6. Site Specific Hazard training may also be required per your mine site operator.
On-site surface mine employees must receive this training. Training must also be available to office staff, delivery workers, customers, independent contractors, maintenance personnel and visitors of the mine site.
On-site surface mine employees must receive this training. Training must also be available to contractors and visitors who want it.
TO BE MSHA COMPLIANT YOUR COMPANY MUST HAVE A MSHA APPROVED TRAINING PLAN AS OUTLINED BY 30 CFR §46.4. YOUR COMPANY CAN USE THIS OR ANY OF OUR COURSES AS PART OF THAT PLAN.
YOUR MINE SITE OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE YOU WITH A COMPLETED 5000-23 FORM UPON COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIRED ASPECTS OF TRAINING AS OUTLINED BY 30 CFR §46.8 WHICH MAY INCLUDE THIS SAFETY TRAINING AS WELL AS SITE SPECIFIC HAZARD TRAINING.
IT IS YOUR MINE SITE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY to Record and certify that each miner has received training required under this part on 5000-23 FORM, or on a form that contains the information listed in paragraph (b) of 30 CFR §46.9. The person signing the form is generally the mine operator, a person acting on behalf of the operator, or company safety official or instructor. Read more about how to complete the MSHA Form 5000-23 here.
For more information regarding what a MSHA training plan is and how our training can be implemented into your plan please reference 30 CFR §46.4.
If you are a mine owner or independent contractor and unsure how to write a training plan our “Making a Part 46 Training Plan” Instructional Course is available as a step-by-step guide. Part 46 Surface Mining Training Plan course.
What You'll Learn
This training package covers essential safety topics, including accident prevention, emergency procedures, first aid/CPR, and how to identify and report environmental, electrical, and chemical hazards on the job site.
Every mine must follow an MSHA-approved training plan tailored to its specific operations. Our 24-hour online course package can supplement a company’s training plan and providing up-to-date safety education for miners and contractors. However, each mining operation must ensure full compliance with MSHA regulations and confirm that employees complete all required site-specific training.
Included Courses:
- MSHA Part 46 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner
- MSHA Surface Mining Emergency Procedures
- MSHA Surface Mining Powered Haulage Safety
- MSHA Surface Mining Materials Handling Safety
- MSHA Surface Mining Traffic Safety
- MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces
- MSHA Surface Mining Hazards
- MSHA Surface Mining Personal Protective Equipment
- Mining Electrical Safety
- Miners' Rights and Responsibilities
- Workplace First Aid
Most courses expire ninety (90) days after you purchase them (the date you submit payment), unless the learning management system (LMS) and course itself indicate otherwise. This period varies based on the course and regulatory requirements. Please refer to our Terms of Use. for more details
You do have unlimited access during this time. Our self-paced design enables you to learn at your own pace, and you can log in and out as needed to fit your training around other commitments.
MSHA retraining is required annually to ensure miners stay up to date on safety regulations and procedures.
For MSHA Part 46, miners must complete a minimum of 8 hours of Annual Refresher Training every 12 months (per 30 CFR 46.8). This training must cover health and safety topics relevant to their specific job and worksite.
Failure to complete the required refresher training could result in compliance issues and potential fines from MSHA.
