Mining and MSHA

Mining and MSHA

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July 3 2017

MSHA Part 46 Training Certification Process

Let’s start by clearing up a source of confusion: there is no MSHA Part 46 certification process. We know people search the Internet for this a lot because tools on Google says it’s true, and we know that a lot…

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June 24 2017

What Is Surface Mining?

Ever wonder to yourself: what is surface mining? If so, maybe that’s because you’re a surface miner, will be a surface miner soon, or will soon work at a surface mine as a contractor. And if so, this is the…

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June 22 2017

MSHA New Miner Training Requirements

The MSHA Part 46 regulations, also known as 30 CFR Part 46, mandate safety training for new miners, tasks that are new to a miner, site-specific hazards at a mine, and annual refresher safety training for all miners at surface…

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November 16 2015

The MSHA Instructor Training Session: An Interview with Jeff…

Not so long ago, we were giving some thought to the MSHA Part 48 Approved Instructor. And that led us to give some thought to the three-day, Instructor Training sessions that MSHA leads so that people can become Part 48…

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September 16 2015

MSHA Part 46 Training for Non-Mining Employees

If you’re an operator or a production-operator at a surface mine in the U.S., you know you’ve got to provide safety training for your miners. (If this is news to you, we’ll give you some relevant news and definitions about…

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September 14 2015

Save Money and Time With Online MSHA Part 46…

Are you involved in mine safety training, perhaps for Part 46 and/or Part 48 of MSHA’s safety training requirement? If so, what does your mining safety training program look like today? How do you deliver your training? Is it effective?…

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August 12 2015

What Does the MSHA Part 46 Competent Person Do?

If you read through 30 CFR Part 46, the MSHA regulations related to safety training for most surface miners and other employees at those mines, you’ll see references to the MSHA Part 46 competent person role. But just what does…

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July 13 2015

MSHA Part 46 Training Requirements for Contractors

When a contractor is working at a surface mine, it brings up a lot of questions regarding the MSHA Part 46 training requirements for contractors. For example, who’s responsible for what in terms of providing the MSHA Part 46 safety…

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April 9 2015

What Is MSHA Part 46? Training Requirements for Surface…

Some of you are seasoned hands well aware of the MSHA Part 46 training requirements. But maybe a refresher would help. Others may be new to the field and might find this article a helpful introduction. So let’s dive in…