MSHA Part 46 Training & Certificate

The type of mine you work at determines which training you are required to complete.

• MSHA Part 46: MSHA Part 46 applies to very specific surface mines, such as sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, surface limestone, colloidal phosphate, or shell dredging operations.
• MSHA Part 48: On the other hand, MSHA Part 48 covers all underground mines, surface coal mines, and some surface/non-metal mines. 

MSHA and OSHA administer different federal workplace safety and health requirements, so describing one agency as universally “stricter” than the other can be misleading. MSHA regulates mine safety and health and establishes requirements specifically designed for mining operations, while OSHA administers occupational safety and health requirements across many other industries.

MSHA also has mine-specific requirements covering areas such as training, inspections, accident reporting, and hazard controls. Employers and mine operators should follow the regulations that apply to their particular operations rather than comparing the agencies based on overall strictness.

Start by confirming that Part 46 applies to your mine, role, and training needs. Then select the appropriate training based on your experience and duties, such as new miner, experienced miner, or annual refresher training.

You can complete applicable online training through 360training at your own pace. Your mine operator is responsible for ensuring that you receive any additional training required by the mine's Part 46 training plan. 

Yes, 360training offers MSHA Part 46 online training that you can complete at your own pace. Online training can provide applicable portions of the instruction required under Part 46, depending on the course and your training needs.

Completing an online course does not necessarily complete every Part 46 training obligation. Mine operators remain responsible for providing any additional mine-specific, task-specific, or other training required under their Part 46 training plan.

The amount of MSHA Part 46 training you need depends on your experience and the type of training required. New miners need at least 24 hours of training, while annual refresher training requires at least eight hours every 12 months.

We offer several online options, including:

• MSHA New Miner Training Package provides 24 hours of Part 46 new miner training content in one convenient package.
• MSHA Part 46 Refresher Training (8-Hour) provides eight hours of annual refresher training.
• MSHA Part 46 Refresher Training (2-Hour) provides two hours of refresher training that can contribute toward the annual eight-hour refresher requirement.
• MSHA Experienced Miner Training provides online training for experienced miners who are newly hired at a Part 46 mine.

The specific course you need depends on your experience, duties, and the mine operator's Part 46 training plan.

Part 46 miners must receive at least eight hours of annual refresher training at least once every 12 months. The refresher must include changes at the mine that could adversely affect miners' health or safety, along with other relevant health and safety subjects.

When your annual training is due, explore our MSHA Part 46 Annual Refresher Training. 

The cost of MSHA Part 46 training depends on the course or package you select. Current prices are displayed with each 360training course and may vary based on the type and length of training.

Review the MSHA Part 46 courses on this page for current pricing and available offers. Organizations training multiple employees can also review available team training options. 

Part 46 training must be documented using MSHA Form 5000-23 or an alternative form that contains the required information. Miners must receive a copy of the training record upon completion of each training program and upon request.

Mine operators are responsible for maintaining required training records. MSHA does not maintain duplicate copies of individual miners' training records, so miners who need another copy should first contact their current or former mine operator.