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Surface Miner Training (8 hours)
The federal government's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires mandatory training of surface miners
and mining contractors. Our twenty-seven-module Surface Miner Training curriculum (over 8 hours) is designed to help
you meet MSHA training requirements.
Our curriculum can help provide the following training mandated under Title 30 CFR Part 46:
- New Miner Training (CFR 30 Part 46.5)
- Newly Hired Experienced Miner Training (CFR 30 Part 46.6)
- New Task Training (CFR 30 Part 46.7)
- Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30 Part 46.8)
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Training, Tracking, and Reporting
Basic - $499.00
If you already have a Training Plan and Record of Training and just need to provide training, our basic 3-disc DVD with
printable tests and answer guides may be your best choice. All you need is a DVD player and a TV or projector to provide
8+ hours of required training.
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Standard - $599.00
Our standard Surface Miner Training package includes our core 8+ hours of training delivered to a laptop or PC with minimal
setup time. This software also comes with integrated tests, basic record-keeping, and printable training completion certificates.
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Advanced - $1,399.00
For a comprehensive training solution with advanced tracking and reporting features, Surface Miner Training with MSHA Compliancy
Tools is your best choice. This option provides our core 8+ hours of training with integrated tests and helps you manage your
new miner, experienced miner, and annual refresher training as required by MSHA's Part 46.
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MSHA Part 46 Compliancy Courses
MSHA Training Requirements
12
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.0
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an introduction to federal training requirements for miners and background on MSHA, the governing body responsible for enforcing mine safety.
Surface Mine Development, Operations, and Reclamation
15
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of the types of mining, the lifecycle of a mine, and general mining operations.
Physical Characteristics of Surface Mines
9
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1
/ DVD, CBT
This module illustrates the physical characteristics common to most surface mines.
Typical Surface Mining Equipment
21
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1
/ DVD, CBT
This module offers an introduction to equipment common to most surface mining operations.
Hazard Overview
9
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of the Hazard Recognition and Avoidance activity of the Surface Miner Training curriculum.
Environmental Hazards
18
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of environmental hazards common to surface mines.
Equipment Hazards
33
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2
/ DVD, CBT
This module discusses how to recognize and avoid hazards associated with mobile equipment and stationary machinery on the job site.
Physical Hazards
18
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2
/ DVD, CBT
This module reviews common physical hazards at surface mines, including electricity, noise, and explosives.
Chemical Hazards
15
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2
/ DVD, CBT
This module discusses ways to recognize and avoid chemical hazards present at a working mine.
Emergency Procedures
24
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.3
/ DVD, CBT
This module explains procedures to follow during an emergency situation, including emergency procedures, warning signals, evacuations, and reporting, as well as specific procedures to follow during fires.
Preventing Accidents
18
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module reviews the major causes of accidents and covers best practices for accident prevention, including fall prevention, safe equipment operation, proper lifting methods, and dealing with stress and fatigue.
Using Personal Protective Equipment
24
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module focuses on the use of personal protective equipment including physical protection, hearing protection, and improved visibility.
Working Around Equipment
30
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working around equipment.
Maintaining and Repairing Equipment
21
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when maintaining and repairing equipment.
Working in a Confined Space
21
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working in a confined space.
Working on or Near Water
6
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working near water.
Working at Night
6
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working at night.
Working with Chemicals
18
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with chemicals.
Working with Electricity
15
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with electricity.
Working with Explosives
6
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4
/ DVD, CBT
This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with explosives.
Rights and Legal Responsibilities of Miners
16
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.5
/ DVD, CBT
This module summarizes the rights of miners and their representatives as well as miners' specific legal responsibilities as granted by the Mine Act.
Line of Authority
12
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.6
/ DVD, CBT
This module describes the general line of authority at a mine including the responsibilities of supervisors, miners' representatives, and designated safety personnel.
Site Rules and Hazard Reporting
12
minutes /
Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.7
/ DVD, CBT
This module summarizes the general rules and procedures a miner should follow when reporting hazards to supervisors and to MSHA.
Respirators
62
minutes /
30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1
/ DVD, CBT
Breathe easier with a better understanding of how to select, use, and maintain your respirators. This computer-based training module provides an overview of respirator types, including air-purifying and air-supplying technologies. Use this module to learn about the need for respirators, the proper use of respirators, filter types, fit testing, washing, inspection, and storage.
Escape Respirators and SCSRs
24
minutes /
30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1
/ DVD, CBT
Don't let smoke, fumes, or toxic gases keep you from getting to safety in an emergency. Use this training to prepare yourself and your team with a working knowledge of escape respirators. This computer-based training module describes the different types of escape respirators and self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs), as well as inspecting, caring for, donning, and using them. Additional topics discussed include atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health (IDHL) and transferring to a new SCSR when necessary.
First Steps in All First Aid Situations
32
minutes /
30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2
/ DVD, CBT
The first moments of every emergency situation are always the most critical. Use this computer-based training module to learn about the "DR. ABC" method and the importance of quickly calling 9-1-1. This course also explains how and when to perform artificial respiration and CPR, as well as how to use an automatic or semiautomatic external defibrillator (AED).
First Aid for Emergencies
28
minutes /
30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2
/ DVD, CBT
Be prepared to help in emergency situations. Use this computer-based training module to prepare yourself and your team to recognize the symptoms of and provide first aid in various life-threatening emergency situations. A broad range of common emergencies are discussed, including heart attack, cardiac arrest, shock, choking, stroke, blood loss, amputations, poisoning, seizures, drug overdose, diabetic emergencies, and loss of consciousness.
First Aid for Common Injuries
42
minutes /
30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2
/ DVD, CBT
Unfortunately, everybody gets hurt at some point. Use this course to prepare yourself and your team to recognize the symptoms of and provide first aid for various common injuries and illnesses. This computer-based training module discusses concussions, eye injuries, burns (heat and chemical), fractures, dislocations, bites (insect, animal, and human), and environmental exposure emergencies such as heatstroke, hypothermia, and dehydration.