MSHA Part 46 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner

Are you a new (or newly hired) surface miner? You need this overview of MSHA Part 46 safety regulations. Enroll to meet New Miner Training requirements!

Required MSHA New Miner Training
For Surface Miners (Part 46)
Self-paced, 100% online course
Includes certificate of completion

Duration: 4 Hour(s)

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About This Course

This New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner course will provide a general overview of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)’s surface mining regulations under Part 46.

To begin work at a surface mine, new miners (and newly hired experienced miners) need 24 hours of Part 46 New Miner Training. Four of those hours must be completed before you can begin work at all.

In this course, you’ll get a foundation of knowledge in the different kinds of hazards you will face in a surface mine, how to protect yourself from them, and how MSHA standards protect your right to a safe working environment. You’ll learn about safety controls for the transportation of people and materials on a mine site, safety practices for machinery and equipment maintenance, major electrical hazards, and the many explosive hazard considerations you need to understand as a miner. We’ll cover other surface mine safety and health standards, including materials storage and handling, airborne contaminants, noise exposure, chemicals in the workplace, and fire prevention and control. We’ll wrap up with an explanation of your rights as a miner and the mine owners’ responsibilities to your health and safety.

This New Miner & Newly-Hired Experienced Miner course is mandatory for on-site surface mine employees, but it must also be available to delivery workers, contractors, and other visitors of the mine site. As a new miner, you have a responsibility to ensure that MSHA standards are being observed at all times, and this course will introduce you to many of the standards and regulations you’ll need to follow.

This course is offered in partnership with Compliance Training Online™, a 360training™ company.

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction to MSHA Part 46 - New Miner Training Course

Overview of Applicable Regulations
Are You Taking the Correct Course?
Key Terms
Surface Mining Injury and Death Statistics

Mandatory Health and Safety Standards

Importance of PPE
Safety Procedures [Part 56 Subpart Q]
Examination of Working Places
Additional Safety Procedures

Transportation Controls [Part 56 Subparts H, I, J, R, and S]

Traffic Safety
Transportation of People and Materials
Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of Equipment or Supplies
Safety Devices, Provisions, and Procedures for Roadways, Railroads, and Loading and Dumping Sites
Aerial Tramways [Part 56 Subpart I]
Travelways [Part 56 Subpart J]
Conveyances
Hoist Operators
Hoisting Procedures
Hoist Signals
Shafts and Shaft Work
Hoist and Shaft Inspection and Maintenance

Ground Control [Part 56 Subpart B]

Scaling and Support
Ground Control Precautions

Machinery and Equipment [Part 56 Subpart M]

Procedures During Repairs or Maintenance
Important Device and Maintenance Requirements to Be Aware of
Additional Safety Device and Maintenance Requirements
Safety Practices and Operational Procedures
Trains

Electrical Hazards [Part 56 Subpart K]

General Electrical Safety Guidelines
Major Electrical Hazards
High Voltage Wires and Transformers
Lock Out and Tag Out
Grounding

Explosive Hazards [Part 56 Subpart E]

Storage of Explosives
Magazine Requirements
Powder Chests
Transportation of Explosives
Use of Explosives: Loading, Blasting, and Security
Use of Explosives: Misfires and Primers
Electric Blasting
Loading Practices
Air Gap
Non-Electric Blasting
Non-Electric Initiation Systems
Safety Fuse
Equipment/Tools
Maintenance
Black Powder
Excessive Temperatures
Burning Explosive Material
Drilling [Part 56 Subpart F]
Rotary Jet Piercing [Part 56 Subpart F]

Materials Storage and Handling [Part 56 Subpart O]

Bins, Hoppers, Silos, Tanks, and Surge Piles
Storage of Hazardous Materials
Taglines, Hitches, Slings, and Suspended Loads
Operator-Carrying Overhead Cranes
Lift Trucks

Airborne Contaminants and Noise Exposure at Surface Mines [Part 56 Subpart D]

Airborne Contaminants Control
Occupational Noise Exposure
Employer Responsibility to Protect Employees from Noise Exposure

Chemicals in the Workplace (HAZCOM) [30 CFR 47]

HazCom Program Contents
Labels and Other Forms of Warning
HazCom Label Contents
Label Alternatives
Availability of a Material Safety Data Sheet
Criteria for Material Safety Data Sheets
Hazardous Waste

Fire Prevention and Control [Part 56 Subpart C]

Fire Prohibitions and Precautions
Electric Substations and Liquid Storage Facilities
Firefighting Equipment
Inspection of Firefighting Equipment
Fire Hydrants
Self-Propelled Mobile Equipment
Firefighting Procedures, Alarms, Drills
Fire Safety for Buildings
Illumination of Surface Working Areas [Part 56 Subpart P]
Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
Other Fire Hazards
Welding/Cutting/Compressed Gases
Closure of Valves

Rights of Miners and Responsibilities of Mine Operators

Overview of Your Rights Under the Act
Your Responsibilities Under the Act
Your Protection Against Discrimination Under the Act
Types of Discriminatory Conduct
Filing a Complaint
Two Types of Complaints
Additional Rights of Miners and Representatives
Accident Investigations
Smoking Prohibited
Responsibilities for Supervisors or Other Responsible People

FAQs

What Is MSHA New Miner Training Certification?

While there's no official "MSHA New Miner Training Certification", the term is commonly used to describe the certificate of completion you receive after finishing the required training.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires all new surface miners (and newly hired experienced miners) to complete Part 46 New Miner Training, which serves as a primer on surface mining safety and health hazards.

What's Included in This MSHA New Miner Training?

When you successfully complete this course by passing the final exam, you immediately receive a certificate of completion that you can download or print as proof. It is highly recommended that you save a copy for your records.

Who Needs MSHA New Miner Training Certification?

It might surprise you to learn that MSHA New Miner Training isn't just for new miners.

The MSHA requires New Miner Training for anyone who works at a surface mine subject to Part 46 regulations who is "regularly exposed" to mine hazards for extended periods of time (more than 5 consecutive days) or on a frequent, recurring basis. If you're exposed to relevant hazards, you need training regardless of your job duties.

If you're new to working at a surface mine operation, you need to complete this compliance training. It's also required for returning miners if they accumulated less than 12 months of work experience within 36 months of their last New Miner Training course.

How Many Modules Are in the MSHA New Miner Training Course?

Our MSHA New Miner Training course has a total of 89 modules split into 9 sections: Introduction to MSHA Part 46 - New Miner Training Course, Mandatory Health and Safety Standards, Transportation Controls, Ground Control, Machinery and Equipment, Electrical Hazards, Explosive Hazards, Materials Storage and Handling, Airborne Contaminants and Noise Exposure at Surface Mines, Chemicals in the Workplace, Fire Prevention and Control, and Rights of Miners and Responsibilities of Mine Operators.

How Many Questions Are in the MSHA New Miner Training Course Final Exam?

The number of questions on the final exam can vary, but they are in multiple-choice format and designed to assess your understanding of the training material. Topics tested may include the importance of PPE, major electrical hazards, the rights of miners, and the responsibilities of mine operators.

How Long Does MSHA New Miner Training Certification Last?

As discussed above, "certification" does not technically exist, but once you receive a certificate of completion for MSHA New Miner Training, it remains valid for 36 months. If you accumulate 12 months of work experience within that time period, you become an "experienced miner" and do not need to retake New Miner Training. If you do not meet the 12-month work experience requirement, you will need to repeat the course.

After you become an experienced miner, active miners need to complete annual refresher training, while miners who are inactive for at least five years can regain active status with an 8-hour Experienced Miner Training course.

How Can I Get a Refund for My MSHA New Miner Training Course?

If you're not fully satisfied with your purchase and wish to request a refund, please be aware that specific eligibility criteria apply. We recommend reviewing our detailed refund policy for eligibility and next steps.

How Long Can I Access My MSHA New Miner Training Course Materials?

Learners have 60 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course and final assessment. For online purchases, this starts on the date of purchase. During this time, they can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course. The only exception is the final exam, which must be completed in a single sitting.

Be aware that there are two dates in the system: a due date and an expiration date. If an administrator purchases the course, they can assign a due date, which can be earlier than the expiration date.

Learners who do not complete the course within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please see our Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy for details.

What Can I Do if I Lose My MSHA New Miner Training Certificate?

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