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What type of Emergency Requires MSHA Notification?
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has specific guidelines around calling them during certain situations you may come across during mining. Here is the list that requires notification within 15 minutes: A death of an individual at a mine. An injury to...
Part 46 & Part 48 | Which Training Do I Need?
Are you new to the mining world? Are you just coming back to mining? Do you just need to do your annual mine safety training? You may be wondering what training you need to do. Don’t worry you are not alone. Many people wonder which training they need to take and if...
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
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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