MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining
Online Training Certification Course
Underground Mining
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This online training certification course presents an overview of the initial training requirements for new surface miners at underground mines. Topics include basic mining regulations, emergency response procedures, miners' rights and responsibilities, and the recognition and avoidance of mine hazards.
Working at a mine presents many hazards, and understanding those hazards is critical to your safety and the safety of your fellow miners. MSHA Part 48 covers training and retraining requirements for miners. It contains two subparts: Subpart A focuses on underground miners, while MSHA Part 48 Subpart B training topics are specific to miners working at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.
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Under federal law, new miners and newly hired experienced miners must complete MSHA Part 48 training requirements before working at a mine. Annual refresher training is required yearly after completion of initial safety training.
Case Study: In May 2017, a three-person haul truck driving crew was instructed to haul overburden and dump it in a pit. After dumping their loads, two of the haul truck drivers realized that their third crewmate was missing. One of the crew members arrived at the missing driver’s last known location and observed a haul truck upside down at the bottom of the pit. He requested help over the radio. The haul truck driver was then retrieved from the pit and resuscitation was attempted. However, these efforts were unsuccessful, and the haul truck driver was pronounced dead by the county coroner a couple hours later.
Key Takeaway: This accident occurred because the mine operator did not take the time to ensure that trucks dumped their overloads a safe distance from the highwall and did not correct known unsafe dumping practices.
These unsafe dump practices caused the berms to push back toward the edge of the highwall, increasing the risk of them giving away or failing. The haul truck fell into the pit because it was too close to the highwall and the ground at the dumping location could not support the weight of the truck. To prevent injury to miners be sure to visually inspect dumping locations prior to work commencing and as ground conditions warrant.
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Governing Regulations
MSHA underground surface training requirements are set forth in 30 CFR Part 48 and Section 115 of the Mine Act. The mine operator must provide task- and site-specific training in addition to the topics covered in this MSHA Part 48 Subpart B online training course.
TO BE MSHA COMPLIANT YOUR COMPANY MUST HAVE A MSHA APPROVED TRAINING PLAN AS OUTLINED BY 30 CFR §48.23. 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 §48.28 WHICH MAY INCLUDE THIS SAFETY TRAINING AS WELL AS SITE SPECIFIC HAZARD TRAINING.
IT IS YOUR MINE SITES 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 §48.23. Read more about how to fill out the MSHA Form 5000-23 here.
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 Part 48, Subpart B, Surface Mining New Miner Safety Training
- Overview of Applicable Regulations
- Are you taking the correct course?
- Key Terms
- Surface Mining Injury and Death Statistics
- Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
- Safety Controls [Part 56 Subpart N]
- Importance of PPE
- Safety Procedures [Part 56 Subpart Q]
- Examination of Working Places
- "Be Smart" Safety Protocols
- Miner's Rights for Protection from Coal Dust [71]
- Mine Operator Duties to Protect Miners from Coal Dust
- Refuse Piles [Part 77]
- Water, Sediment, or Slurry Impoundments and Impounding Structures
- Thermal Dryers
- Drying Chambers, Hot Gas Inlet Chambers, and Ductwork
- The Role of Qualified and Certified Persons [Part 77]
- Certification to Perform Electrical Work
- Certification to Repair Energized Surface High-Voltage Lines
- Certification for Hoistmen
- Transportation Controls [Part 56 Subparts H, I, J, R, S]
- Traffic Safety
- Transportation of People and Materials
- Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of Equipment or Supplies
- Roadway Berms and Guardrails
- Overtravel and Runaway Prevention
- Unstable Ground at Dumping Locations
- Safety Measures
- Aerial Tramways [Part 56 Subpart I]
- Travelways and Travelway Ladders [Part 56 Subpart J, Part 77 Subpart O]
- Personnel Hoisting [Part 56 Subpart R]
- Hoists
- Wire Hoist Rope Inspections
- Wire Hoist Rope Retirement Criteria
- Hoisting Procedures
- Hoist and Shaft Inspection and Maintenance
- Ground Control [Part 56 Subpart B, Part 77 Subpart K]
- Scaling
- Rock Fixtures and Fixture Testing
- Ground Control Precautions
- Ground Control [Part 77 Subpart K]
- Drilling
- Auger Mining [Part 77 Subpart K]
- Machinery and Equipment [Part 56 Subpart M]
- Defects of Machinery and Equipment
- Device and Maintenance Requirements
- Compressed Air Systems and Boilers [Part 77]
- Procedures During Repairs or Maintenance
- Falling Object Protection
- Moving Machine Parts
- Unguarded Conveyors with Adjacent Travelways
- Flying or Falling Materials
- Construction and Maintenance of Guards
- Air Valves for Pneumatic Equipment
- Stationary Grinding Machines
- Hand-Held Power Tools
- Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
- Horns and Backup Alarms
- Warnings Prior to Starting or Moving Equipment
- Other Machinery and Equipment Safety Procedures
- Shovels, Draglines, and Tractors [Part 77]
- Blocking Equipment in a Raised Position
- Ventilation and Shielding for Welding
- Trains
- Electrical Hazards [Part 56 Subpart K]
- Major Electrical Hazards
- Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO)
- Booms and Masts [Part 77 Subpart I]
- Explosive Hazards [Part 56 Subpart E]
- Storage of Explosive Material
- Magazine and Powder Chest Requirements
- Magazine and Powder Chest Requirements
- Use of Explosives by Specially Trained Personnel
- Use of Explosives: Loading, Blasting, and Security
- Use of Explosives: Misfires and Primers
- Electric Blasting
- Non-Electric Blasting
- Safety Fuse
- Loading Practices
- Air Gap
- Maintenance
- Black Powder
- Excessive Temperatures
- Burning Explosive Material
- Drilling [Part 56 Subpart F]
- Rotary Jet Piercing [Part 56 Subpart F]
- Materials Storage and Handling [Part 56 Subpart O]
- Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Taglines, Hitches, Slings, and Suspended Loads
- Operator-Carrying Overhead Cranes
- Lift Trucks
- Airborne Contaminants and Noise Exposure at Surface Mines [Part 56 Subpart D]
- Control of Exposure to Airborne Contaminants
- Asbestos [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]
- Restricted Chemicals
- Employer Responsibility to Protect Employees from Noise Exposure
- Chemicals in the Workplace (HazCom) [Part 47]
- HAZCOM Program Contents
- Labels and Other Forms of Warning
- HAZCOM Label Contents
- Label Alternatives
- MSDS Requirements
- Availability of a Material Safety Data Sheet
- Hazardous Waste
- Fire Prevention and Control [Part 56 Subpart C]
- Fire Protection
- Mine Maps [Part 77 Subpart M]
- Fire Prohibitions and Precautions
- Electric Substations and Liquid Storage Facilities
- Firefighting Equipment
- Inspection of Firefighting Equipment
- Fire Hydrants
- Self-Propelled Mobile Equipment
- Firefighting Procedures, Alarms and Drills
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
- Other Fire Hazards
- Fire Safety for Buildings
- Illumination of Surface Working Areas [Part 56 Subpart P]
- Closure of Valves
- Emergency Response [Part 77 Subpart R
- Safety Program
- Rights of Miners and Responsibilities of Mine Operators
- Overview of Your Rights Under the Act
- Your Responsibilities Under the Act
- Your Protection Against Discrimination Under the Act
- Types of Discriminatory Conduct
- Filing a Complaint
- Two Types of Complaints
- Additional Rights of Miners and Representatives
- Accident Investigations
- Smoking Prohibited
- Responsibilities for Supervisors or Other Responsible People
- 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.
- 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:
- Mandatory health and safety standards. The course shall include mandatory health and safety standard requirements which are related to the miner's tasks.
- 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.
- Barricading. The course shall include a review of the methods of barricading and locations of barricading materials, where applicable.
- 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.
- First aid. The course shall include a review of first aid methods acceptable to MSHA.
- Electrical hazards. The course shall include recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards.
- Prevention of accidents. The course shall include a review of accidents and causes of accidents, and instruction in accident prevention in the work environment.
- 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:
- 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
- Hands-on training in transferring between all applicable self- rescue devices.
- 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.
- Mine gases. The course shall include instruction in the detection and avoidance of hazards associated with mine gases.
- 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.
- 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.
Each student will receive 0.4 CEUs (or 4 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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