MSHA Part 46 & 48 Training

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