MSHA Surface Mining Hazards

Online Training Certification Course

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IMPORTANT * Before making a purchase be sure and read the GOVERNING REGULATIONS SECTION.

Working at a surface mine presents numerous hazards, including explosions, cave-ins, fire, chemicals, dust, electricity, and more. Understanding surface mining hazards is critical to worker safety. This online training course provides some best practices for accident prevention during day-to-day operations at surface mines. It also outlines the MSHA surface mining hazard training requirements for assessing, avoiding, and managing these worksite hazards.

This course is for:
This surface mining hazard online training course is intended for operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and all other individuals who work at a mine site. Even personnel not directly involved in mining operations are entitled to safety training, including surface mining hazards.

Case Study: On July 26, 2012, a 49-year-old equipment operator with 18 weeks of mining experience was killed at a portable crushing operation. He was standing on the discharge end of a 150-foot stacker belt conveyor, greasing the head pulley, when a coworker started the conveyor. The victim fell off the conveyor approximately 50 feet to the ground below.

Key Takeaways: One of the reasons this accident occurred is due to improper lockout/tagout procedures.

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Governing Regulations

MSHA creates the standards that ensure the safety of mine workers. MSHA Part 46 regulates the safety training required for surface mines.

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 Surface Mining Hazards Overview Training Course

Accident Statistics
General Causes of Mining Accidents
Applicability
Key Terms and Definitions
Site-specific Hazard Awareness Training
Recordkeeping

Health Hazards

Health Hazards Overview

Inhalation Hazards

Dust Exposure
Gases and Vapors

Physical Hazards

Noise Exposure Overview
Noise Intensity and Maximum Daily Exposure
Noise Exposure Levels
Vibration White Finger
Fires
Heat Stress
Falls, Slips, and Trips
Ergonomical Hazards

Hazardous Materials

Explosives
Storage of Explosive Material
Other Resources
Hazard Communication

Operations Hazards

Transportation Hazards
Traffic Signs and Warning Signals
Dumping Hazards
Equipment Hazards
Crushing and Screening
Belt Conveyors
Welding and Cutting Hazards
Equipment Inspections
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Environmental Hazards

Damage to Land
Damage to Water Sources
Surface Mining Reclamation
Surface Mining Reclamation-Backfilling

Risk Assessment

SLAM - Risk Management for Miners
SMART - Risk Management for Operators
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Controls

Hazard Reporting

Dirty Dozen
Surface Mine Inspections

Summary

Additional Resources

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.

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 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.