MSHA Surface Mining Traffic Safety

Online Training Certification Course

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

Surface mines rank among the most dangerous workplaces in North America. Surface mine traffic is a leading cause of injury. This online training course teaches employees how to avoid accidents when operating around heavy equipment and other vehicles that are commonly found at surface mines.

This course is for:
This online certification is intended for all employers and employees who manage mining traffic or operate nearby.

Case Study: At a limestone surface mine in Pennsylvania, a runaway truck accident claimed the life of a 49-year-old truck driver and injured a passenger. The accident occurred when the loaded truck's brakes failed and the driver's attempt to shift to a lower gear caused the vehicle to gain speed. Ultimately, the runaway truck veered to the opposite side of the road and crashed into an embankment, bringing it to a stop.

Key Takeaways: Steep grades are especially dangerous for heavy vehicles. Signage was present to warn vehicle operators of the grade, but it was placed 700 feet down the hill from the crest of the grade. The sign did not indicate that a lower gear would be required. With proper, well-located signage, this fatality may have been prevented.

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Governing Regulations

The material covered in this training is derived from Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 56. Part 56 covers a range of safety and health standards related to 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 Traffic Patterns & Controls

Traffic Hazards in Surface Mines
Traffic Patterns and Control
Safety Responsibilities
Terms to Know
Authority

Mine Site Traffic Safety

The Site Design Plan
Road System Layout
Traffic Patterns
Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Safety Best Practices

Haul Road Safety

Haul Road Width
Sight Distance
Sight Distance-In Bad Weather or After Dark
Sight Distance-At Intersections
Sight Distance-For Passing
Stopping Distance
Following Distance
Berms
Construction and Maintenance of Berms
Grades
Ensuring Safe Grades
Runaway Truck Measures

Dump Site Safety

Dumping Site Restraints

Controlling the Movement of Traffic

Speed Limits
Speed Limits-Best Practices on Haul Roads
Signage
Reporting Unsafe Signage
Typical Signs in Surface Mines
Custom Signage
Warnings, Signals, and Alarms

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.