Modes of Instruction:
Safety Links offers this course in the following formats:
- "Open" enrollment in Central Florida
- At your site anywhere in North America
Course Introduction/ Synopsis:
Did you know that if you have been hired to work in the mining industry, you are considered a "miner" under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
This course is designed to meet MSHA Part 46 requirements. Part 46 applies to shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate, and surface limestone mines. If your work is in other MSHA regulated operations or you are an independent contractor that operates in other types of mining operations, you may be required to complete Part 48 training instead.
Course Details:
It is the responsibility for all companies working in the mining industry to develop and implement a plan for training new miners (24 hours) in addition to providing annual refresher training (8 hours).
New Minor (24 hours) Course Topics Include:
- Purpose of Safety

- Introduction to MSHA
- Basic Fall Protection
- Materials Handling/ Storage
- Excavations
- Stairways/ Ladders
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Electrical Safety
- Hearing Conservation
- Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment
- Respiratory Protective Equipment
- HazCom Training
- Firefighting procedures
- Emergency medical procedures
How long is the certification good for?
Retraining is required by MSHA every year.