MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces

Learn how to protect yourself from confined space hazards in surface mining with MSHA regulations. Enroll today to meet New Miner Training requirements!

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

Duration: 2 Hour(s)

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About This Course

This Surface Mining Confined Spaces course will help you understand the special safety concerns associated with entering a confined space and how to protect yourself.

You’ll learn the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)’s confined space safety regulations and training requirements. First, we’ll help you understand what counts as a confined space, then we’ll explain all the dangers that a confined space can present, including atmospheric hazards, engulfment hazards, temperature hazards, and many more. You’ll learn about pre-entry preparation, engineering controls, emergency response plans, ventilation, and many other best practices for avoiding confined space hazards.

Even in a surface mine, there are many confined spaces that present a threat, so this Surface Mining Confined Space course contains key information for all mine operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and other mine workers. If you work at a mine site, you have a responsibility to ensure that MSHA standards are being observed at all times. This course will familiarize you with the confined space regulations you’ll need to follow.

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

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction to the MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Training Course

Regulatory Agencies
Record Keeping
Accident Statistics
Applicability
Key Terms and Definitions

Overview of Confined Spaces

Types of Confined Spaces: Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS)
Types of Confined Spaces: Non-Permit-required Confined Space
Entry Requirements and Responsibilities
Confined Space Program Requirements
Confined Space Permit
Elements of a Confined Space Permit
Pre-Entry Preparation

Atmospheric Hazards

Classification of Atmospheric Hazards
Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
Flammable Atmospheres
Toxic Atmospheres
Atmospheric Testing and Monitoring

Physical Hazards

Engulfment
Equipment Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Temperature Extremes
Noise
Vibration
Radiation
Wet Surfaces
Psychological Hazards

Confined Space Hazard Control

Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Controls
Emergency Response Plan
Fire Safety
Respiratory Equipment
Isolating Hazardous Energy
Purging
Ventilation

FAQs

What Is MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Certification?

While there is technically no "MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces certification," you may be required to complete training on confined space hazards specific to surface mining. In most cases, this simply means completing a course by that name and earning a certificate of completion.

Our MSHA Surface Mining Confined Space course will teach you about the hazards and threats associated with confined spaces, how to recognize a confined space and the precautions and procedures that need to be taken to comply with MSHA Part 46.

What's Included in This MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces?

You'll receive a certificate of completion as soon as you pass the final exam for MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces. It will be available right away for you to print or download. Your employer will need a copy, but you should keep a copy for your records too.

Who Needs MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Certification?

Even "surface mines" have confined space hazards. As a result, anyone who works in a Part 46 surface mine needs to understand the hazards of working in such a space, as well as MSHA's requirements and procedures for protecting everyone's safety. This Surface Mining Confined Spaces course meets certain requirements for MSHA New Miner Training.

How Many Modules Are in the MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Course?

Our MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces course has 35 modules covering the dangers of confined spaces, types, and definitions of confined spaces, an overview of the permit system, atmospheric hazards, physical hazards, and confined space hazard control.

How Many Questions Are in the MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Course Final Exam?

The final exam consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your understanding of the key topics covered throughout the course. While the exact number of questions may vary, you can expect to be assessed on subjects such as confined space classifications, atmospheric hazards, entry requirements, hazard controls, and emergency response procedures.

How Long Does MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces Certification Last?

When an MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces course is completed as part of Part 46 New Miner Training, the certificate of completion is valid for 36 months. During the intervening three years, you need to accumulate at least 12 months of work experience to qualify as an "experienced miner." If you fail to meet the work experience requirement in that time, you may need to repeat the course.

How Can I Get a Refund for My MSHA Surface Mining Confined Spaces 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 Surface Mining Confined Spaces 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 Surface Mining Confined Spaces Certificate?

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