MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Refresher

Enroll in our online MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Refresher to keep your training current, reinforce your safety skills, and stay compliant.

100% Online, Self-Paced Format
Stay Current with Subpart B Rules
Latest, Up-to-Date Course Content
Includes Certificate of Completion

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: 8 Hour(s) Language: English

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About This Course

Mining remains one of the most hazardous industries, and even experienced miners must stay alert to changing risks and regulations. This MSHA Part 48 Subpart B 8-Hour Surface Mining Refresher course helps miners renew their annual training requirements under 30 CFR 48.28 and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Mine Act).

This online training reinforces critical safety concepts, including health and safety factors, prevalent hazards, emergency procedures, and miner responsibilities at both surface mines and surface areas of underground mines.

By completing this refresher, miners strengthen their awareness of common workplace dangers and maintain the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their crews. Upon completion, learners receive an instant, printable certificate of completion. To remain compliant, mine operators must include this course in their MSHA-approved training plan and record completion on the MSHA Form 5000-23, as required by 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 Annual Refresher Training for Miners at Surface Mines and Surface Areas of Underground Mines

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

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
Truck Spotters
Working Around Drawholes
Aerial Tramways [Part 56 Subpart I]
Travelways [Part 56 Subpart J, Part 77 Subpart O]
Travelway Ladders
Personnel Hoisting [Part 56 Subpart R]
Wire Hoist Rope Inspections
Wire Hoist Rope Retirement Criteria
Wire Rope End Attachment
Wire Rope: End Attachment Retermination
Conveyances
Hoist Operators
Hoisting Procedures
Hoist Buckets
Hoist Signals
Shafts
Shaft Work
Hoist and Shaft Inspection and Maintenance

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

Scaling and Support
Rock Fixtures
Fixture Testing
Ground Control Precautions
Ground Control Specific [Part 77 Subpart K]
Drilling
Auger Mining [Part 77 Subpart K]
Additional Safety Precautions for Auger Mining [Part 77]

Machinery and Equipment [Part 56 Subpart M]

Defects of Machinery and Equipment
Brakes
Compressed Air Systems [Part 77]
Boilers [Part 77]
Operator's Stations
Tire Repairs
Procedures During Repairs or Maintenance
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
Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS)
Horns and Backup Alarms
Warnings Prior to Starting or Moving Equipment
Lubrication, Cleaning, and Belt Dressing
Securing Movable Parts
Parking Procedures for Unattended Equipment
Warning Devices
Safety Measures
Blocking Equipment in a Raised Position
Ventilation and Shielding for Welding
Trains

Electrical Hazards [Part 56 Subpart K]

General Electrical Safety Guidelines
Circuits, Controls, Switches, and Conductors
Distribution Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Bare Signal Wires
Insulation, Isolation, and Guarding of Wires and Cables
Power Cables
Trailing Cables
Handling Energized Trailing Cables [Part 77]
Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO)
Grounding
Booms and Masts [Part 77 Subpart I]
Lights, Lamps, and Fuses
Powerlines, Power Poles, Trolley Wires, and Transformers

Explosive Hazards [Part 56 Subpart E]

Storage of Explosives
Explosive Material Storage Facilities
Magazine Requirements
Powder Chests
Transportation of Explosives
Vehicles Containing Explosive Material
Explosive Material in Hoists
Use of Explosives by Specially Trained Personnel
Primers
Loading, Blasting, and Security
Misfires
Electric Blasting
Non-Electric Blasting
Non-Electric Initiation Systems
Safety Fuse
Loading Practices
Static Electricity Dissipation During Loading
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]

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

Dust and Noise [Part 56 Subpart D]

Control of Exposure to Airborne Contaminants
Asbestos [Part 57 Subpart S Misc.]
Restricted Chemicals
Occupational Noise Exposure [62]
Employer Responsibility to Protect Employees from Noise Exposure

Chemicals in the Workplace (HazCom) [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 [Part 77]
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
Your Rights to Request an Inspection or Report Hazardous Conditions
Your Right to Be Represented or Participate in Inspections
Your Rights Relating to New and Revised Standards or Regulations
Toxic Substances and Hazardous Physical Agents and Equipment Studies
Accident Investigations
Smoking Prohibited
Responsibilities for Supervisors or Other Responsible People

Summary
Additional Resources
Exam

How Often Do I Need to Take the MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Refresher?

MSHA requires miners working at surface mines and surface areas of underground mines to complete annual refresher training every 12 months after finishing their initial Part 48 Subpart B New Miner course.

This 8-hour refresher helps experienced miners stay current with 30 CFR 48.28 requirements and reinforces essential safety topics like hazard awareness, emergency procedures, and regulatory updates.

Are There Any Other Refreshers for Surface Miners?

Yes. In addition to this 8-hour course, miners can take the shorter Part 48 Subpart B 2-Hour Surface Mining Refresher to review key safety principles between annual trainings or when site operators require supplemental instruction.

Both refresher options help reinforce health and safety practices and strengthen awareness of surface mining hazards.

How Long Is the MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Refresher?

This MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Refresher is an 8-hour online course. It may be used within an MSHA-approved annual refresher training plan.