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MSHA New Miner Training
To meet MSHA compliance requirements under Part 46 new miners must receive at least 24 hours of mine safety training, with a minimum of four hours of instruction in eight specific areas before they start work.
New Miner Training Topics
- Introduction to the work environment
- Instruction in recognizing and avoiding hazards
- Review of escape and emergency plans
- Instruction to the procedure for reporting mine hazards
- Instruction on the statutory rights of miners
- Instruction on the health and safety aspects of the work to be performed
- Information about the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the miner's work area, protective measures a miner can take against these hazards and the contents of the mine's Hazard Communication program.
Four hours of training on this material must be conducted prior to the miner working on-site. The initial four hours of training does allow the miner to work on a mine site under the observation of an experienced miner before completing the remainder of the training. 24 hours of training must also include first aid and CPR. The worker must complete the first aid/CPR training within 60 days. Remainder of the training must be completed within 90 days. The remaining training modules can be any topics that are applicable and that promote health and safety at the mine, including on the job training.
Other areas of required training include:
- Newly-hired experienced miner
- New Task
- Site-Specific hazard awareness
Who Should Take New Miner Training Course?
- New Miners
- Newly Hired Experienced Miners
- Construction Personnel
- Maintenance Personnel
- Mine Contractors
Our mine safety instructors have hands-on experience in the mining industry and have a comprehensive understanding of MSHA requirements. They have the ability and knowledge to effectively communicate course material. Our innovative approach engages the miner in the training. This system has been proven to create dialog between the students and the instructor, helping the student absorb and understand the course content. At times we may substitute equivalent applicable OSHA material and other related agencies as needed to convey necessary information.
Testimonials
Michael Overholt, Manager-Safety & Quality, ACIG
"As the President of Trinity Safety Group, Jason Jones is the consumate safety professional and executive leader. We have teamed with Trinity on several valued partner programs for our customers. Jason brings a high level of integrity and professionalism to his company, his client base, and the construction community throughout the United States. I have a very high regard for Jason and his work and highly recommend him and his firm."
