MSHA Part 48 Underground Mining Refresher

Online Training Certification Course

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BE SURE AND READ THE GOVERNING REGULATIONS SECTION BELOW BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE.

Underground mining and the surface areas of underground mines present numerous health and safety hazards. Even experienced miners require MSHA Part 48 refresher training to meet regulatory requirements and stay safe. This online certification course presents an overview of Part 48 refresher requirements. It covers basic safety training regulations for underground mine work, emergency response procedures, and how to recognize and avoid mining hazards.

In addition, this MSHA underground refresher course covers the rights and responsibilities of miners.

This course is for:
This MSHA underground mining training is designed to retrain experienced miners who have at least one year's experience working in a mine site.

Case Study: On May 20, 2006, five coal miners were killed and one was injured as a result of an underground explosion which occurred when two miners carrying oxygen-acetylene torches rode down a return airway in order to perform seal maintenance. The explosion, originally caused by the ignition of methane gas, damaged the seals. Coal dust in the sealed areas then ignited and caused further damage, resulting in the death and injury of the other four miners.

Key Takeaways: To prevent accidents like this, always apply rock dust liberally and frequently, and be sure to clean up all loose coal, coal dust, and other combustible materials. It is also necessary to maintain sufficient ventilation and test frequently for dangerous gases.

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Governing Regulations

MSHA refresher training is required in accordance with 30 CFR 48.8 and 48.28. The mine operator must provide task- and site-specific training in addition to the topics covered in this online training course.

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

IT IS YOUR COMPANYS 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 48 Underground Mining Training Plan course, the only one like it in the mining training industry.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to the MSHA Part 48 Annual Refresher Training Course

Part 48 Applicability
Training Plans
Subpart A-Experienced Miner Refresher Training Hours
Subpart B-Experienced Miner Refresher Training Hours
Training Records

Transportation and Communication

Procedures for Entering and Leaving the Mine
Mantrips
Materials Trips
Traffic Signs and Signals

Health and Safety

Electrical Hazards
Electrical Safety
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Fire Control and Prevention
Atmospheric Hazards
Health Effects of Dust
Dust Control
Gases
Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide
Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)
Ventilation
Heat Stress
Structural Hazards
Roof and Ground Hazards Control
Equipment Hazards
Pinch Points
Hand Tools
Ergonomics

Health Standards

Hearing Protection
Hearing Protection and Conservation
Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory Protection Equipment

Hazard Reporting and Prevention

Prevention of Accidents
Hazard and Accident Reporting Procedures
Immediately Reportable Accidents and Injuries
The Dirty Dozen
Hazardous Communications

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Evacuation
Escapeways
Responsible Emergency Response Person
Evacuation Procedures
Emergency Response
Rescue Teams
Self Rescue
First Aid Protocol
First Aid vs. Medical Treatment

Miners' Rights

Summary

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Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 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.

In addition to initial new and experienced miner training, workers must complete annual refresher training. Annual experienced miner training includes topics that are relevant to health and safety hazards of underground mining.

Each miner shall receive a minimum of 8 hours of annual refresher training as prescribed in this section.
The annual refresher training program for all miners shall include the following courses of instruction:
1. Mandatory health and safety standards. The course shall include mandatory health and safety standard requirements which are related to the miner's tasks.
2. Transportation controls and communication systems. The course shall include instruction on the procedures for riding on and in mine conveyances; the controls in effect for the transportation of miners and materials; and the use of the mine communication systems, warning signals, and directional signs.
3. Barricading. The course shall include a review of the methods of barricading and locations of barricading materials, where applicable.
4. Roof or ground control, ventilation, emergency evacuation and firefighting plans. The course shall include a review of roof or ground control plans in effect at the mine and the procedures for maintaining and controlling ventilation. In addition, for underground coal mines, except for miners who receive this training under 30 CFR 75.1504, the course shall include a review of the emergency evacuation and firefighting program of instruction in effect at the mine.
5. First aid. The course shall include a review of first aid methods acceptable to MSHA.
6. Electrical hazards. The course shall include recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards.
7. Prevention of accidents. The course shall include a review of accidents and causes of accidents, and instruction in accident prevention in the work environment.
8. Self-rescue and respiratory devices. The course shall include instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices used at the mine. In addition, except for miners who receive this training under 30 CFR 75.1504, the training for self-contained self-rescue (SCSR) devices shall include:
  1. Hands-on training in the complete donning of all types of self- contained self-rescue devices used at the mine, which includes assuming a donning position, opening the device, activating the device, inserting the mouthpiece, and putting on the nose clip; and
  2. Hands-on training in transferring between all applicable self- rescue devices.
9. Explosives. The course shall include a review and instruction on the hazards related to explosives. The only exception to this course component is when there are no explosives used or stored on the mine property.
10. Mine gases. The course shall include instruction in the detection and avoidance of hazards associated with mine gases.
11. Health. The course shall include instruction on the purpose of taking dust, noise, and other health measurements and any health control plan in effect at the mine shall be explained. The health provisions of the Act and warning labels shall also be explained.
12. Such other courses as may be required by the District Manager based on circumstances and conditions at the mine.
Refresher training may include other health and safety subjects that are relevant to mining operations at the mine. Recommended subjects include, but are not limited to, 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.
Where annual refresher training is conducted periodically, such sessions shall not be less than 30 minutes of actual instruction time and the miners shall be notified that the session is part of annual refresher training.