MSHA Part 48 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner

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Required for MSHA New Miner Training
Covers Part 48 Standards
Self-Paced, 100% Online Course
Includes Certificate of Completion

Duration: 4 Hour(s) Language: Spanish

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About This Course

Working in underground mining environments presents serious risks from fires, floods, collapses, explosions, and toxic exposure. Our MSHA Part 48 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner course provides the essential safety foundation required before miners begin work at an underground site. This online training contributes toward the federally required 40 hours of new miner training and the 8 hours of newly hired experienced miner training, covering key MSHA health and safety regulations miners must follow before, during, and after entering a mine. Through interactive lessons, learners gain a strong understanding of workplace safety procedures, ground control, hazard recognition, fire prevention, ventilation, and the safe use of machinery and explosives. It also introduces miner rights and responsibilities under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act and 30 CFR Part 48, including key protections, emergency procedures, and required reporting practices.

Upon completion, participants will have the knowledge needed to work safely in underground environments and meet federal training expectations. However, mine operators are responsible for providing site-specific task and hazard training and must document all required instruction on the official MSHA Form 5000-23. This course may be used as part of an MSHA-approved training plan as outlined in 30 CFR §48.23 and §48.28, helping ensure every miner begins work with the skills and awareness to reduce accidents and injuries.

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

Topics Covered

Introduction to MSHA Part 48 New Miner & Newly Hired Experienced Miner

Are You Taking the Right Course?
Key Terms

Ground Control [Part 57 Subpart B]

Rock Fixtures
Use of Ground Support

Movement of People and Materials [Part 57 Subparts H, I, J + 57.20032]

Safety Regulations for Travel in Underground Mines
Operating Self-Propelled Mobile Equipment
Railcars, Equipment, and Crossings
Transportation of People and Materials
Loading, Hauling, and Unloading
Dumping Stations and Chute Hazards
Truck Spotters
Travelways, Drawholes, and Escapeways
Refuge Areas
Escape and Evacuation Plan
Personnel Hoisting [Part 57 Subpart R]
Hoists
Wire Rope Inspections
Wire Rope Requirement Criteria
Hoisting Procedures
Inspection and Maintenance

Machinery and Equipment [Part 57 Subpart M]

Inspection and Defects
Brakes
Maintenance & Repairs
Falling Objects and Moving Machine Parts
Hand-Held Power Tools
Drilling [Part 57 Subpart F]
Warnings Before Starting or Moving Equipment
Other Machinery and Equipment Safety Procedures
Movement of Dippers, Buckets, Loading Booms, or Suspended Loads
Blocking Equipment in a Raised Position
Chains, Ropes, and Drive Belts
Train Hazards

Materials Storage and Handling [Part 57 Subpart O]

Stacking and Storage of Materials
Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials
Suspended Loads
Lift Trucks

Electrical Hazards [Part 57 Subpart K]

General Electrical Safety Guidelines
Major Electrical Hazards
Trailing Cables
Importance of Proper Design and Installation

Hazards of Explosives [Part 57 Subpart E]

Storage of Explosive Material
Location of Main Underground Storage Facilities for Explosive Materials
Maintenance of Main Underground Storage Facilities for Explosive Materials
Auxiliary Storage Facilities for Explosive Material
Transportation of Explosive Materials
Use of Explosives: Loading, Blasting, and Security
Misfires
Non-Electric Blasting
General Safety Regulations for Explosives
Black Powder
Excessive Temperatures

Fire Prevention and Control [Part 57 Subpart C]

Prohibitions and Housekeeping
Underground Electric Substations and Liquid Storage Facilities
Firefighting Equipment
Underground Belt Conveyors
Underground Evacuation
Use of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
Storage of Gasoline and Other Flammable Liquids
Storage of Combustible Liquids Underground
Fuel Lines and Battery Charging Stations
Conveyor Belt Slippage
Welding and Cutting
Closure of Valves
Work in Shafts, Raises, or Winzes and Other Activities Involving Hazard Areas
Ventilation Control Measures to Prevent Fires in Shaft Mines
Underground Shops

Ventilation [Part 57 Subpart G]

Exposure Monitoring [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]
Main and Booster Fans
Mine Gases [Part 57 Subpart T]
Fire Prevention and Control
Fire Prevention and Control: Open Flames
Fire Prevention and Control: Smoking and Open Flames
Testing for Methane: Pre-Shift Examination (in I-A, I-C, II-A, III, and V-A Mines)
Testing for Methane: Weekly Testing
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (V-A Mines)

Diesel Particulate Matter [Part 57 Subpart D]

Control of DE/DPM
Protection of Miners from Exposure to DE/DPM
Employer Responsibilities Regarding DPM
Asbestos [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]
Radiation [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]

Safety Programs

First Aid
Occupational Noise Exposure
Self-Rescue Devices
Filter Self-Rescue Device W-65
Examination of Working Places [Part 57 Subpart Q]
Mine Emergency and Self-Rescuer Training

Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) [30 CFR 47]

HazCom Program Contents
Container Labels and Other Forms of Warning
Label Contents
Label Alternatives
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Availability of a Material Safety Data Sheet

Miner's Rights and Responsibilities

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
Your Rights to Request an Inspection or Report Hazardous Conditions
Two Types of Complaints
Additional Rights of Miners and Representatives
Accident Investigations
Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines Ground Control – Rock Fixtures
Responsibilities for Supervisors or Other Responsible Persons

Summary
Additional Resources
Exam

Who Needs to Take MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training?

Anyone who works underground in coal, metal, or nonmetal mines, or in surface areas of underground mines, must complete MSHA Part 48 New Miner training before starting work. This includes new hires who have never received underground mine safety training, as well as newly hired experienced miners returning to mining after more than 12 months away. The training provides the essential knowledge needed to work safely in underground environments and comply with 30 CFR Part 48 requirements.

Do New Miners Need to Train Under Part 48 or Part 46?

That depends on where the miner will be working:

Part 48 applies to underground mines and surface areas of underground metal and coal mines.
Part 46 applies to surface mines—such as sand, gravel, stone, clay, and shell operations.

If a miner will be working in both environments, they may need to complete both types of training to meet MSHA’s requirements. 360training offers multiple courses that support full compliance, including MSHA Part 48 programs for underground operations and Part 46 courses for surface mining.

To learn more about miners’ legal protections and workplace rights, explore our Miners’ Rights and Responsibilities course.

How Long Does My MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training Last?

After completing MSHA Part 48 New Miner training, you’ll need to take refresher training every 12 months to stay compliant with 30 CFR §48.28. Your mine operator is also required to provide task and site-specific training whenever new equipment, procedures, or hazards are introduced. All training must be recorded on an MSHA Form 5000-23 and kept on file by the mine operator.