Some of you are seasoned hands well aware of the MSHA Part 46 training requirements. But maybe a refresher would help. Others may be new to the field and might find this article a helpful introduction. So let’s dive in and take a closer look at MSHA Part 46. In future articles, we’ll show you […]
In MSHA’s Part 46, the regulation specifies a number of specific roles. One of those roles is the “Person Responsible for Safety and Health Training.” It’s not always obvious what that means, even in a simple case when a mine operator is providing mining safety training for Part 46 compliance to employees who are full-time […]
To help people become better aware of their responsibilities under the MSHA Part 46 safety training requirements for surface mines in the US, we’ve been writing some articles on some of the key ideas and requirements. Recently, for example, we wrote an explanation of MSHA Part 46 training programs. And this article is an explanation […]
Consider this hypothetical situation: You’re a construction worker, you’re preparing to work as a contractor at a surface mine covered by the MSHA Part 46 training regulations, and you’ll be building a structure (not at all what comes to your mind when you think of surface mining). Got that? If you’re still reading, we think […]
MSHA Part 46 mandates safety training requirements at surface mines. For more specifics about that, please read our What Is MSHA Part 46? article (a quick side-note: we’ll include a lot of other helpful links to MSHA Part 46-related materials at the end of this article). Within Part 46, MSHA requires different types of mining […]
Let’s start by clearing up a source of confusion: there is no MSHA Part 46 certification process. We know people search the Internet for this a lot because tools on Google says it’s true, and we know that a lot of people call our offices asking question about MSHA Part 46 certification. So begin by […]
The MSHA Part 46 regulations, also known as 30 CFR Part 46, mandate safety training for new miners, tasks that are new to a miner, site-specific hazards at a mine, and annual refresher safety training for all miners at surface mines in the United States. In this article, we’re going to look at the MSHA New […]
Are you involved in mine safety training, perhaps for Part 46 and/or Part 48 of MSHA’s safety training requirement? If so, what does your mining safety training program look like today? How do you deliver your training? Is it effective? Do you have enough time to do it all? And how do you keep on […]
If you read through 30 CFR Part 46, the MSHA regulations related to safety training for most surface miners and other employees at those mines, you’ll see references to the MSHA Part 46 competent person role. But just what does that mean? What is a competent person according to MSHA and Part 46? In this […]
Many customers come to us wondering if and how they can use online courses for the MSHA Part 46 training programs. In this article, we’re going to address those questions and then take a closer look at how to do it with one of the Part 46 training programs–New Miner. The same ideas, though, apply to the other […]
Are you involved in MSHA Part 46 training at work? If so, how well do you know the terms defined in Part 46? Here’s a quick chance to review your knowledge. It might even be a little fun. Hope you enjoy this. And if you REALLY enjoy this, we’ve even provided a way for you […]
The typical surface mine (quarry) has lots of specialized equipment, and each piece has a name that new miners may not be familiar with. To help you get up to speed fast, we’ve provided a list of common surface mining equipment, along with images and explanations of the equipment’s function and operation. Not only did […]