Safety Resources
Stay informed. Stay Safe. New regulations and developments in mining safety are constantly being made.
We want to help you stay informed on everything you need to know to keep your team and your mine site safe and efficient. As new regulations and advancements in mining safety evolve, discover how to ensure the safety and efficiency of your team and mine site through our industry articles, FAQs, and downloadable MSHA documents.
Featured Articles
Explore the latest insights and updates on mine safety and industry practices.
Understanding Safety Requirements for Mining Machinery and Equipment
Learn the essentials of understanding safety requirements for mining machinery and equipment, including MSHA rules, equipment checks, and guarding standards.
Climbing and Escaping Safely: MSHA Standards for Fixed Ladders, Travel ways, and Escapeways
Your guide to climbing and escaping safely: MSHA standards for fixed ladders, travel ways, and escapeways. Learn how design, training, and inspection save lives.
Keeping Ladders Safe and Reliable for Miners: A Practical Guide for Mine Sites
Learn why keeping ladders safe and reliable for miners is essential to daily operations and long-term site safety. Discover tips, training, and MSHA requirements
Ensuring Ladder Safety in Mining: Key Standards
Discover how ensuring ladder safety in mining: key standards protects workers, supports MSHA compliance, and prevents fall-related injuries in tough environments.
Mine Safety Reform: How Tragedy Sparked Legislative Change
Explore how mining safety reform: how tragedy sparked legislative change reshaped laws, saved lives, and built a safer future for miners and their families.
The Ripple Effect of Mining Accidents on Communities and Families
Understand the ripple effect of mining accidents on communities and families—from grief and economic collapse to advocacy and reform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Online Training Approved by MSHA?
If the company has an approved MSHA training plan then online training is appropriate. See this link for MSHA Safety Services training plan.
Are MSHA Safety Services Instructors MSHA Certified?
MSHA Safety Services instructors are all Blue Card MSHA certified and have been approved on the training plan submitted to MSHA.
Do I Get a 5000-23?
Upon completion of the Part 48 course you will receive a printable PDF copy of the 5000-23 to the email you registered with. You should save the PDF copy for your records. PDF copies are accepted by MSHA as a valid documentation form for training records.
Is There Additional Training Required at the Site?
Remember that site specific training and any task specific training will still be required when you go to site by persons at the site.
What If I Have Multiple People Taking the Class With One Webcam?
This is possible but everyone is still required to be visible on the webcam during classroom time. Everyone will still have to register independently for the class.
What If Training Is Not Offered During a Time When I Need It?
Feel free to reach out to us for training outside specific days. We do require a minimum class size or cost to provide this training.
What Do I Need For This Training?
You will need a computer or smart phone with video camera and microphone capabilities. The classroom is online and you must be visible for the instructor to see.
How Long Does the Training Take?
MSHA requires annual refresher training to take a minimum of 8 hours. Unlike some competitors of ours most of our annual refresher training can be completed in 8 hours. New miner training requires a minimum of 24 hours and again most can be completed in three normal days.
Is Underground Training Available?
MSHA Safety Services does have an approved training plan. Please reach out for any specific questions you may have on this training.
What is MSHA Safety Services Expectations For Me?
A system test must be performed the weekday before the test (Either Friday or Monday before class).
Active and attentive classroom participation.
Participation in discussions by voice or chat as lead by the instructor.
On time attendance everyday.
Useful MSHA Documents
Download the documents you need to meet MSHA requirements.
Blank Certificate of Training
Mine Accident, Injury, and Illness Report
Our MSHA Approved Training Plan
Title 30 Federal Regulations
Daily Examination of Working Places Form
Citation/Order Review
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