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:
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• Mandatory Health and Safety Standards
• Miner Rights
• Prevention of Accidents
• Self-Rescue and Respiratory Devices
• Transportation Controls
and Communication Systems