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MSHA Part 46 2-Hour Surface Mining Refresher
Online Training Certificate Course
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The mining industry presents numerous hazards, which is why MSHA requires mining refresher safety training. In addition to the 24 hours of new miner training, miners must receive 8 hours of refresher training annually. MSHA Part 46 refresher training is specific to hazards found at surface mines and provides best practices for accident prevention. Our online training course covers health and safety factors, instructions on safe equipment use, emergency procedures, and more.
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This MSHA Part 46 2-Hour refresher training online course is designed for operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and all other individuals who work at surface mines. MSHA surface refresher topics help miners identify and minimize exposure to hazards typically found at surface mines.
Case Study: On March 27, 2014, a 64-year-old foreman with 32 years of experience sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by a plastic water pipe being moved by an excavator.
Key Takeaways: This accident occurred because a miner without a hard hat was struck by a moving object. He should have stayed clear of the load and used taglines to guide and steady the pipe.
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Governing Regulations
Title 30 CFR 46.8 requires 8 hours of annual MSHA surface refresher training. Part 46 refresher 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 as part of your company's MSHA-approved training plan.
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
Introduction to the MSHA Part 46 Annual Refresher Training Course
- Training Records
- General Causes of Mining Accidents
- Overview of Surface Mining Hazards
- Applicability
- Key Terms
Chemical Hazards
- Class 1-Explosives
- Class 2-Gases
- Class 3-Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Class 4-Flammable Solids
- Class 5-Oxidizers and Organic Peroxide
- Class 6-Toxic Materials and Infectious Substances
- Class 7-Radioactive Material
- Class 8-Corrosive Materials
- Class 9-Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Environmental Hazards
- Highwalls
- Water Hazards, Pits, and Spoil Banks
- Illumination and Night Work
- Ground Conditions and Control
- Transportation Controls and Communication Systems
Physical Hazards
- Electricity
- Explosives
- Noise
- Vibration
- Respiratory Contaminants
Emergency Procedures
- Accident Prevention
- Protective Equipment
- Escape and Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Firewarning
- Firefighting
- First Aid
- Sanitation
Equipment Hazards
- Mobile Equipment
- Conveyor Systems
- Crushers
- Cranes
- Dredgers
- Excavators
Safety Best Practices
- Tool Use, Maintenance, and Repair
- Material Handling
- Fall Prevention and Protection
- Moving Objects
- Machine Guarding
Miners' Rights
Summary
Additional Resources
Exam
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.
Miners must receive a minimum of 8 hours of annual refresher training. It must address health and safety subjects that are relevant to mining operations, as well as instructions on changes at the mine that could impact the miner's health or safety. Online training makes it easy to track and monitor annual refresher training, ensuring miners are following MSHA Part 46 regulations.
The refresher training must include instruction on changes at the mine that could adversely affect the miner's health or safety.
Refresher training must also address other health and safety subjects that are relevant to mining operations at the mine. Recommended subjects include, but are not limited to: applicable health and safety requirements, including mandatory health and safety standards; information about the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miner's work area, the protective measures a miner can take against these hazards, and the contents of the mine's HAZCOM program; transportation controls and communication systems; escape and emergency evacuation plans, firewarning and firefighting; ground conditions and control; traffic patterns and control; working in areas of highwalls; water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; illumination and night work; first aid; electrical hazards; prevention of accidents; health; explosives; and respiratory devices. Training is also recommended on the hazards associated with the equipment that has accounted for the most fatalities and serious injuries at the mines covered by this rule, including: mobile equipment (haulage and service trucks, front-end loaders and tractors); conveyor systems; cranes; crushers; excavators; and dredges. Other recommended subjects include: maintenance and repair (use of hand tools and welding equipment); material handling; fall prevention and protection; and working around moving objects (machine guarding).
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