MSHA Part 46 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner

Online Training Certification Course

Surface Mining

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Without proper safety training, work in mines can be hazardous or even deadly. New miner training covers important topics miners need to understand in order to recognize and avoid common causes of injuries and accidents at surface mines. This Part 46 new miner training online program provides a general overview of surface mining regulations, including emergency response procedures and miners' rights and responsibilities.

This course is for:
New miners and newly hired experienced miners must receive 24 hours of Part 46 new miner training. Four of the required 24 hours of surface new miner training must be completed before the new miner can begin work at all.

Case Study: On December 21, 1999, a 32-year-old equipment operator was in a pickup truck while guarding an access road leading to the blast site. The pickup truck was about 800 ft from the blast site. Flyrock entered the cab through the windshield and fatally struck the victim. The victim had seven years mining experience as an equipment operator at this mine. The investigation report indicated that at least one of the blastholes blew-out causing a massive amount of flyrock. This incident emphasizes several factors, such as excessive powder loading, voids, discontinuities, break in the rock strata, and blasthole inaccuracy.

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Governing Regulations

MSHA Part 46 regulations, also known as 30 CFR Part 46, require safety training for surface mining, including for new miners and site-specific hazards. This online certification course covers the initial four hours of MSHA new miner training requirements.

TO BE MSHA COMPLIANT YOUR COMPANY MUST HAVE A TRAINING PLAN THAT IS APPROVED BY MSHA AND ADMINISTERED BY A COMPETENT PERSON. YOUR COMPANY CAN USE THIS OR ANY OF OUR COURSES AS PART OF THAT PLAN.

IT IS YOUR COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY to Record and certify that each miner has received training required under this part on MSHA Form 5000-23, or on a form that contains the information listed in paragraph (b) of 30 CFR § 46.9.

If you are a mine owner or supervisor and unsure how to write a training plan, we can help with our Part 46 Surface Mining Training Plan course, the only one like it in the mining training industry.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to MSHA Part 46 - New Miner Training Course

Applicability
Other Agencies
New Miner
Newly Hired Experienced Miner
Annual Refresher
New Task
Site-specific Hazard
Training Records
Key Terms

Introduction to the Mine Environment

Surface Mining Development
Surface Mining Operations
Surface Mining Reclamation
Types of Surface Mines
Strip Mining
Open Pit Mining
Mountaintop Removal Mining
Physical Characteristics of a Surface Mine
Specialized Machinery
Common Surface Mining Tasks
Leveling
Drilling
Blasting
Removing Overburden
Dumping
Backfilling
Extraction
Reclamation
Transporting
Mining Equipment
Equipment Maintenance

Hazard Recognition and Avoidance

SLAM
Weather Conditions
Airborne Particulates and Fumes
Unsafe Ground Conditions
Walls and Benches
Equipment Hazards
Mobile Equipment Hazards
Blind Spots
Pinch Points
Physical Hazards
Noise Exposure
Use of Explosives
Storage of Explosive Material
Fires
Vibrations
Heat Stress
Ergonomics
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 Material
Helpful Resources
HAZCOM Program

Health and Safety Aspects of Mining

Warning Signs and Barriers
Best Practices
Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment Inspections

Site Rules and Hazard Reporting

Mine Site Rules
Health of Mineworkers
First Aid
Mine Closures
Idle Mining Operations
Surface Mining Inspection
Accident Reporting Procedures
Immediately Reportable Accidents and Injuries
The Dirty Dozen
Emergency Procedures

Rights of Miners

Participation in Inspections
Requesting Inspection or Reporting Violations
Withdrawal Orders
Payment during a Withdrawal Order
Contesting Enforcement Actions
Training
Health Protection
Commenting Upon and Challenging New Rules
Right to Information
Protection against Discrimination
Responsibility of the Miner

Line of Authority

Supervisor
Miners' Representative
Designated Safety Personnel

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 4 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

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).

Each student will receive 0.4 CEUs (or 4 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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