Minimum Courses of Instruction

Under 30 CFR 48.25, the training program for new miners must include all of the following:

• Instruction on the statutory rights of miners and their representatives under the Mine Act, and the authority and responsibility of supervisors
• Instruction and demonstration of the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue and respiratory devices
• Instruction on the transportation controls and communication systems within the mine
• An introduction to the work environment, including a visit and tour of the mine and an explanation of the methods or operations used at the mine
• Instruction on escape and emergency evacuation plans, fire warning signals, and firefighting procedures
• Instruction on ground control plans; procedures for working in areas of high walls, water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; illumination of work areas; and safety procedures for night work
• Instruction on the health and safety aspects of the tasks to which new miners will be assigned
• A thorough explanation of any health control plan and hazard communication program in effect at the mine site
• Information on the recognition and avoidance of all hazards present at the mine site
• Information about the mine's first aid and emergency medical procedures
• All other courses that may be required by the district manager at the local MSHA office based on the circumstances and conditions at the mine

To learn more about MSHA Part 48 training requirements visit our MSHA Part 48 Subpart B Surface Mining Online Training web page.