Overview & Objectives
The MSHA 4-Hour New Miner Site Entry Training online course is designed to provide the fundamentals of staying safe and healthy around common mine hazards, as well as provide important that all new miners should know. Such topics include miner’s rights and responsibilities, as well as the roles and responsibilities of supervisors and miner’s representatives.
This online safety course adheres to regulations which require mine operators and/or independent contractors provide no less than four hours of training for new miners before they enter a mine site.
Upon successful completion of this course, each participant will receive 0.4 Continuing Education Units (CEOs) and four Contact Hours received for this IACET-approved course.
NOTICE: The MSHA 4-Hour New Miner Site Entry Training course is only applicable to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Title 30, Part 46 regulations for non-coal surface mining. This training does not fulfill Part 48 training requirements. Please contact the mine you are planning to enter to ensure whether you must complete Part 46 or Part 48 training. To learn more about the MSHA news release
Who is this Course for?
The MSHA 4-Hour New Miner Site Entry Training from Exceed Safety is intended for all those individuals who work or intend to work at a surface mine site, such as an applicable mine for sand, gravel, or crushed stone. Individuals who will specifically benefit from this training include the following:
- New mine operator employees who have no prior experience in a mine
- Contract employees who have no prior experience in a mine
- Experienced miners starting work for a new employer or contractor and need to supplement prior training
If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, call Exceed Safety at (919) 728-SAFE (7233) or Contact Us online.
Features & Benefits
Exceed Safety’s MSHA 4-Hour New Miner Site Entry Training provides certificate-level training for both new miners and independent contractors entering a mine worksite. This course includes the following features:
- Certificate-level introductory training required to enter and begin work at a mine site
- Access to course content 24/7
- Voice-narrated content for ease of training
All course participants must complete the full course to receive 0.8 CEU credits. Participants must achieve a score of 100% at each knowledge checkpoint and fill out the course evaluation to receive his or her certificate of completion. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a course completion certificate showing the CEUs earned that may be printed at any time.
