top of page

MSHA Part 46 & 48 New Miner Training

 

MSHA Part 46 & 48 regulations require that new miners, or first time workers, complete a minimum of 24 hours of training prior to beginning work at the mine.

​

MSHA Part 46 & 48 Refresher training regulates that all miners must complete 8 hours of refresher training each calendar year.

​

​

​

Potential Course Training 

 Electrical Hazards

 Emergency Evacuation

   and Fire Escape

 Explosives

 First Aid

 Ground Control

​

​

​

 Hazard Communication  

 Health

 Health and Safety Aspects

   of Assigned Tasks

 Introduction to Work Environment

 Line of Authority

​

​

Potential Course Training Topics:

​

ALL CAPS TITLE

​

 Mandatory Health and Safety Standards

 Miner Rights

 Prevention of Accidents

 Self-Rescue and Respiratory Devices

 Transportation Controls

   and Communication Systems

​

bottom of page