Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Surface Miner Training – Title 30 CFR Part 46 defines health and safety rules and compliance requirements for non–metal and non–coal surface mines. MSHA Part 46 requires training for new miner, newly hired experienced miner, new tasks, site–specific hazards, and annual refresher training.
MSHA Part 46 regulations require that New Miners complete a minimum of 24 hours of mine safety training within their first 90 days of employment. The employee must complete 4 of these hours prior to beginning work at the mine. Our Online MSHA New Miner Training course meets the training requirements in 30 CFR Part 46.
MSHA also requires a minimum of 8 hours of Annual Refresher training per year. This Annual Refresher training must cover Changes at the Mine that could adversely affect a miner’s health or safety and other health and safety subjects relevant to mining operations at the time.
Supplemental mine safety training courses are also available for your initial or refresher training. Surface miners and surface mining contractors choose the course as approved by their employer for credit toward any required MSHA Part 46 training.
New Miner Part 46 Resources:
- Part 46 Training Plan Starter Kit (PDF)
Provides help in developing an effective, mine-specific training program that meets the provisions of Part 46. This starter kit includes a sample training plan.
Also En Español. - Part 46 Training Plan Guide (PDF)
Outlines the minimum requirements for a Part 46 training plan and answers some of the most common questions regarding Part 46 training plan components.
| Course Name & Description (Alphabetical) | Duration | Price | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSHA Surface Miner 8-Hour – New Employee Training This MSHA Mining Training package contains 15 courses, including the required 8 hours of MSHA Part 46 compliancy training. Whether you are a surface miner or surface miner contractor, start your new job the safe way. MSHA Part 46 regulations require new miners to complete 24 hours of training within 90 days of their hire date. Four hours of this training must be completed before beginning work at the mine. Upon completion of each individual module, students will be able to access a certificate of completion of their mine safety training course. The 5000-23 Training form is used to record and document successful completion of the course. Generally, the person signing the form is the mine operator or a person acting on behalf of the operator. For example, a company safety official, a trainer employed or contracted by the operator, or a cooperative instructor (such as a state grantee). | 8.5 hrs | $150.00 | Enroll |
| Chemical Hazards (MSHA) Chemicals in the mining industry pose a range of hazards to exposed miners, from mild health effects to death. This online course covers the ways to recognize and avoid chemical hazards present at a working mine. Topics discussed are: defining what a chemical hazard is, discussing the requirements of a HazCom program, and identifying the basic steps of an Emergency Spill Response Plan. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Emergency Procedures (MSHA) This online course explains procedures to follow during an emergency situation, including warning signals, evacuations, and reporting, as well as specific procedures to follow during fires. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.3. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Environmental Hazards (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of environmental hazards common to surface mines. The student will also learn how to identify and avoid hazards associated with environmental hazards: dangerous weather conditions, airborne particulates and fumes, unsafe ground conditions, and bodies of water near industrial processes. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Equipment Hazards (MSHA) This online course discusses how to recognize and avoid hazards associated with mobile equipment and stationary machinery on the job site. This course will also prepare the learner to recognize and avoid the following hazards: mobile equipment hazards related to traffic patterns, blind spots, and pinch points, stationary equipment hazards produced by moving machine parts, insufficient guarding, and ejected material. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Escape Respirators and SCSRs (MSHA) This online course identifies the different types of escape respirators, including self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs), their purpose, how to use them, and how to care for them. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| First Aid for Common Injuries (MSHA) This online course provides an introduction to first aid for common injuries and illnesses that do not require calling 9-1-1, with some exceptions identified. The learner will be introduced to the symptoms of and the steps of providing first aid for: concussions, injuries to the eyes, burns, fractured and dislocated bones, bites, and environmental injuries such as heatstroke, hypothermia, and dehydration. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| First Aid for Emergencies (MSHA) This online course explains how to recognize symptoms and provide first aid in various life-threatening emergency situations, including cardiac emergencies (other than cardiac arrest – which is covered in the First Steps in All First Aid Situations course), shock, stroke, poisoning, and others. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| First Steps in All First Aid Situations (MSHA) This online course explains the importance of calling 9-1-1 in an emergency situation, the first five things a person should do when giving first aid in any emergency situation, how to perform artificial respiration and CPR, and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| General Physical Characteristics of Surface Mines (MSHA) This online course illustrates the physical characteristics common to most surface mines. The course will also explain to the student how to define the angle of repose and discuss why it is critical to mine safety. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Hazard Overview (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of the Hazard Recognition and Avoidance activity of the Surface Miner Training curriculum – that defines and categorizes hazardous situations, as well as offer some universal rules for avoiding danger at an active mining operation. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Line of Authority (MSHA) This online course identifies and defines the general line of authority at a mine including the responsibilities of supervisors, miners’ representatives, and designated safety personnel. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.6. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Maintaining and Repairing Equipment (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when operating and maintaining equipment. This course also addresses common scenarios and best practices for safely maintaining and repairing equipment. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Physical Hazards (MSHA) This online course identifies the common physical hazards at surface mines including: working around electricity and high voltage power lines, exposure to excessive noise, use of explosives, fire emergencies, and welding operations. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Preventing Accidents (MSHA) This online course identifies the major causes of accidents at surface mines and covers fundamental best practices for accident prevention (the SLAM and SMART methods of accident prevention), including fall prevention, safe equipment operation, proper lifting methods, and dealing with stress and fatigue. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Respirators (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of respirators, including the need for respirators, the types of respirators available, the proper use of respirators, and proper treatment of respirators, including washing and storage. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Rights and Legal Responsibilities of Miners (MSHA) This online course summarizes the rights of miners and their representatives as well as miners’ specific legal responsibilities as granted by the Mine Act. Topics covered include the following: your right to protection from retaliation for filing complaints and refusing to work in unsafe conditions, your right to request and participate in mine inspections, your rights relative to the development of safety standards and access to information, and your legal responsibilities as a miner. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.5. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Site Rules and Hazard Reporting (MSHA) This online course summarizes the general rules and procedures a miner should follow when reporting hazards to supervisors and to MSHA. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.7. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Surface Mine Development, Operations, and Reclamation (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of the types of mining, the lifecycle of a mine, and general mining operations. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Typical Surface Mining Equipment (MSHA) This online course provides an introduction to equipment common to most surface mining operations. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Using Personal Protective Equipment (MSHA) This online course provides an introduction to using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly. The student will also learn how to properly use head protection, eye and face protection, hand protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection. Based on: 29 CFR 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working Around Equipment (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working around equipment. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working at Night (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working at night. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working in a Confined Space (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working in a confined space. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working on or Near Water (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working near water. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working with Chemicals (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with chemicals. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working with Electricity (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with electricity. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |
| Working with Explosives (MSHA) This online course provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with explosives. Based on: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4. | 1 hr | $20.00 | Enroll |