MSHA 4-Hour New Miner General Training - Online Training Course

MSHA-Authorized Online Training Provided by ClickSafety

The MSHA 4-Hour New Miner General Training is Part 2 of the new miner training. This course further discusses emergency procedures and provides a thorough review of first aid methods, as well as self-rescue and respiratory devices. It also covers some of the common hazards found at a mine site, such as the risks associated with silica dust, and the dangers and controls of welding and cutting, confined spaces, hazardous energies, and moving machine parts.

PLEASE NOTE:Part 46 of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations requires that mine operators and/or independent contractors provide 24 hours of training within 90 days of an individual beginning work. The MSHA 4-Hour New Miner General Training can be used toward this training requirement. However, this training is applicable only to MSHA Title 30, Part 46 regulations for non-coal surface mining. This training does not satisfy Part 48 training requirements. If you are unsure whether you are required to have training in Part 46 or Part 48, please contact the mine(s) you plan to enter.

This course is designed to expand upon the knowledge gained in MSHA 4-Hour New Miner Site-Entry Online Course, which is Part 1 of the new miner training.

• Topics covered include:
• The mine environment
• General procedures for emergencies, including fire prevention and control
• First aid methods
• Self-rescue devices and respirators
• Health and safety when working around silica dust, welding and cutting, hazardous energies, confined spaces, conveyers, and moving machine parts
• Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
• Confined space
• New miner
• Experienced miner
• Hazardous energy
• Machine guarding
• Miner representative
• MSHA
• MSHA rights and responsibilities
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Portable fire extinguisher (PFE)
• Respirator
• Self-rescue device
• Silica dust
• Intended Audience: Intended for all those who work, or intend to work at a surface mine site, such as a mine for sand, gravel, or crushed stone. Individuals who will benefit from this course include the following:
  • Mine operator employees with no prior mining experience
  • Contractors with no prior mining experience
  • Experienced miners beginning work for a new employer or contractor who must supplement their training
• Length: 4 hours
• Language: English
• Copyright Date: 2021
• CEUs: 0.4
• CEU Requirements:
  • To receive CEU credit for taking this course, you must:
    • Pass the knowledge checkpoints and complete the entire course
    • Complete the course evaluation form at the end of the course
  • Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing 0.4 CEUs earned for this IACET-approved course