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MSHA Part 48b Refresher Multi-User

$120.00

This training is normally purchased by the office admin or safety director for the people in the company needing MSHA training. That person will receive “course credit codes” via e-mail for the number of courses you purchase and will be responsible for sending the codes to their trainees. * *Note: This will not enroll your account into the training course, only provides Course Credit code to be redeemed by the person whom is taking the course.

Once the “course credit codes” are purchased they are good for 30 days from the date purchased and need to be sent to person(s) taking the training and them activate the training within that 30-day time frame.

WARNING: Once the trainee activates/registers through the website with the code they were given they will have 14 days from the activation date to complete this training or they will need to start over, including repurchasing the course.

Course Requirement:  This course requires visual/audio connection at all times during training with an MSHA approved instructor using our MSHA open window connection provided within their course content.

Description

Information of course content for Employers purchasing for Employees:

MSHA 48 SUBPART B – ANNUAL REFRESHER

ANNUAL TRAINING                                   Regulation MSHA Title 30 CFR, Part 48B

Course:  8 Hours – Self-Paced – Open Window (Required – Visual/Audio connection with a MSHA approved Instructor during training)

Prerequisites: MSHA Part 48b New Miner Course

Our Annual Refresher training provides 8 hours of MSHA Part 48B compliance training. MSHA Part 48B is for workers on the Surface of an Underground Mine – NOT UNDERGROUND MINING.  Federal compliance requires a comprehensive and effective curriculum for working in a surface mining environment to develop good judgment and safe work habits for years of safe mining.  The Surface Miner Training curriculum parallels the required and suggested topics outlined in the Part 48B federal regulations addressing miner training.

United Safety Solutions Course Covers:

Key elements of the MSHA Annual Refresher Training course, Title 30 CFR, Part 48B

Introduction to the Mining Environment

Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Definition of mining – Surface mining development, operations, and reclamation
  • Physical characteristics of a surface mine and the surface of an underground mine
  • Typical surface mining equipment

Hazard Recognition and Avoidance:

  • Overview of common hazards relating to surface mining operations and general steps to avoid them. Hazards are those which result in property damage, illness, serious injury, or death.
  • Environmental hazards – Equipment hazards – Physical hazards – Chemical hazards

Emergency Procedures:

Procedures to follow during an emergency situation in a mine site including, but not limited to:

  • Types of emergencies
  • Emergency procedures
  • Fire and firefighting procedures
  • Warning signals, evacuation, and reporting

Health and Safety Aspects of Tasks and Operations:

Highlights best practices for tasks and operations common to surface mines, including, but not limited to:

  • Preventing accidents
  • Working around equipment
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment
  • Working in a confined space
  • Working on or near water
  • Working at night
  • Working with chemicals
  • Working with electricity
  • Working with explosives

Hazard Reporting Rules and Procedures:

Outlines the general process for reporting hazardous conditions as well as immediately reportable accidents and injuries.

Statutory Rights of Miners:

Outlines the rights of miners and their representatives as granted by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

The Line of Authority: 

General line of authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners’ representatives as well as role and responsibility of designated safety personnel.

Respiratory Devices:

Information on the proper use and maintenance of the types of respirators commonly used at surface mining operations, including, but not limited to:

  • Respirators – Escape respirators – Self-contained self-rescuers

First Aid:

Functional understanding of common health conditions, injuries, and emergencies. First aid is taught for:

  • Various situations – Emergencies – Common injuries

Certification:

Successful completion requires 80% passing score or better on quizzes.

Upon successful completion, participants receive a 5000-23 certificate, documentation to satisfy MSHA.