MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining

Conquer surface mining safety skills with confidence with this MSHA Part 48 Subpart B training. Covers essential safety skills for miners and contractors.

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Covers MSHA Subpart B Standards
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Certificate of Completion Included

Important MSHA Training Requirement Notice: This course is designed to support topics commonly included in MSHA Part 48 training programs, but does not, by itself, fulfill all MSHA training requirements or result in an official Form 5000-23. Completion includes a certificate of completion. Final training documentation and Form 5000-23 records must be completed by the mine operator, under an approved training plan. Learn how MSHA compliance works.

Duration: 4 Hour(s) Language: English

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About This Course

This MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining online training prepares new surface miners, and newly hired experienced miners, to start work safely and confidently. It presents the initial training requirements for miners working at surface mines and the surface areas of underground mines, with practical coverage of basic mining regulations, emergency response procedures, miners’ rights and responsibilities, and the recognition and avoidance of mine hazards.

Training content is aligned with 30 CFR Part 48 and Section 115 of the Mine Act, and draws on related safety standards referenced in your curriculum (including Part 56 and Part 77 topics such as transportation controls, ground control, machinery and equipment, electrical and explosive hazards, materials handling, airborne contaminants and noise, HazCom, fire prevention, and emergency response). This grounding in federal requirements helps miners understand what the rules are and how to apply them on the job from day one.

Under federal law, new miners and newly hired experienced miners must complete MSHA Part 48 training before working at a mine, and annual refresher training is required after initial safety training. To support compliance, mine operators must maintain an MSHA-approved training plan and record training on MSHA Form 5000-23 as outlined in 30 CFR §48.23 and §48.28.

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

Topics Covered

Introduction to Part 48, Subpart B, Surface Mining New Miner Safety Training

Overview of Applicable Regulations
Are you taking the correct course?
Key Terms
Surface Mining Injury and Death Statistics

Mandatory Health and Safety Standards

Safety Controls [Part 56 Subpart N]
Importance of PPE
Safety Procedures [Part 56 Subpart Q]
Examination of Working Places
"Be Smart" Safety Protocols
Miner's Rights for Protection from Coal Dust [71]
Mine Operator Duties to Protect Miners from Coal Dust
Refuse Piles [Part 77]
Water, Sediment, or Slurry Impoundments and Impounding Structures
Thermal Dryers
Drying Chambers, Hot Gas Inlet Chambers, and Ductwork
The Role of Qualified and Certified Persons [Part 77]
Certification to Perform Electrical Work
Certification to Repair Energized Surface High-Voltage Lines
Certification for Hoistmen

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

Traffic Safety
Transportation of People and Materials
Loading, Hauling, and Unloading of Equipment or Supplies
Roadway Berms and Guardrails
Overtravel and Runaway Prevention
Unstable Ground at Dumping Locations
Safety Measures
Aerial Tramways [Part 56 Subpart I]
Travelways and Travelway Ladders [Part 56 Subpart J, Part 77 Subpart O]
Personnel Hoisting [Part 56 Subpart R]
Hoists
Wire Hoist Rope Inspections
Wire Hoist Rope Retirement Criteria
Hoisting Procedures
Hoist and Shaft Inspection and Maintenance

Ground Control [Part 56 Subpart B, Part 77 Subpart K]

Scaling
Rock Fixtures and Fixture Testing
Ground Control Precautions
Ground Control [Part 77 Subpart K]
Drilling
Auger Mining [Part 77 Subpart K]

Machinery and Equipment [Part 56 Subpart M]

Defects of Machinery and Equipment
Device and Maintenance Requirements
Compressed Air Systems and Boilers [Part 77]
Procedures During Repairs or Maintenance
Falling Object Protection
Moving Machine Parts
Unguarded Conveyors with Adjacent Travelways
Flying or Falling Materials
Construction and Maintenance of Guards
Air Valves for Pneumatic Equipment
Stationary Grinding Machines
Hand-Held Power Tools
Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
Horns and Backup Alarms
Warnings Prior to Starting or Moving Equipment
Other Machinery and Equipment Safety Procedures
Shovels, Draglines, and Tractors [Part 77]
Blocking Equipment in a Raised Position
Ventilation and Shielding for Welding
Trains

Electrical Hazards [Part 56 Subpart K]

Major Electrical Hazards
Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO)
Booms and Masts [Part 77 Subpart I]

Explosive Hazards [Part 56 Subpart E]

Storage of Explosive Material
Magazine and Powder Chest Requirements
Magazine and Powder Chest Requirements
Use of Explosives by Specially Trained Personnel
Use of Explosives: Loading, Blasting, and Security
Use of Explosives: Misfires and Primers
Electric Blasting
Non-Electric Blasting
Safety Fuse
Loading Practices
Air Gap
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]

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]

Control of Exposure to Airborne Contaminants
Asbestos [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]
Restricted Chemicals
Employer Responsibility to Protect Employees from Noise Exposure

Chemicals in the Workplace (HazCom) [Part 47]

HAZCOM Program Contents
Labels and Other Forms of Warning
HAZCOM Label Contents
Label Alternatives
MSDS Requirements
Availability of a Material Safety Data Sheet
Hazardous Waste

Fire Prevention and Control [Part 56 Subpart C]

Fire Protection
Mine Maps [Part 77 Subpart M]
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 and Drills
Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
Other Fire Hazards
Fire Safety for Buildings
Illumination of Surface Working Areas [Part 56 Subpart P]
Closure of Valves
Emergency Response [Part 77 Subpart R
Safety Program

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

Summary
Additional Resources
Exam

Who Needs to Take the MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Training Course?

This course supports Part 48 Subpart B training objectives. It is for new surface miners and newly hired experienced miners who will be working at surface mines or surface areas of underground mines.

Under 30 CFR Part 48 and Section 115 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Mine Act), mine operators must ensure that all miners receive training before starting work and that annual refresher training follows thereafter. This course helps new miners understand safety standards and recognize and avoid hazards on mine sites.

How Long Is MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Training Good For?

Annual refresher training may be required under the operator’s training plan.

Refresher training helps miners stay updated on MSHA regulations, reinforce safety practices, and maintain the knowledge required under federal law. Once available, you can meet these annual requirements by completing:

Should Underground Miners Take MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Training?

The MSHA Part 48 Subpart B course is designed specifically for surface miners and those who work in the surface areas of underground mines. It focuses on the rules, hazards, and safety procedures relevant to surface mining operations.

Underground miners, however, are covered under MSHA Part 48 Subpart A, which outlines separate training requirements for underground environments. If you work underground or are transitioning to underground mining, you should take one of the following:

Each of these courses aligns with MSHA Part 48 Subpart A regulations and provides the training required for safe underground operations.