Key Terms

The following definitions are applicable for the purpose of safety training for surface mine operations:

A miner is described as any person (operators and supervisors included) who works at a mine and is engaged in mining operations. This definition also covers the following people:

• Independent contractors and employees engaged in mining operations
• Construction workers exposed to hazards of mining operations

• Flash point
• Highwall
• Confined spaces
• Trailway
• Self-rescue equipment
• Firewarning
• Lock out/tag out
• Safety best practices
• Machine guarding

These terms and the topics covered in this course should all be familiar. The requirement to undergo annual refresher training ensures that important safety practices are reviewed on a regular basis. Even one year without training can be enough to forget important concepts.

To learn more about Surface Mining Refresher visit our MSHA Part 46 Surface Mining Refresher Online Training web page.