Mine Safety & Health Administration

Part 46/48 New Miner & Refresher

This employee training is required for all miners as mandated by the Mine Safety & Health Act of 1977 and revisions promulgated October 2, 2000 (revised June 15, 2006) and enforced by MSHA 30 CFR Part 46.

8-Hour Training

Covering the following in an 8 hour class to refresh an experienced miner or start the New Miner 24 hour training requirements.


  • Instruction on the Statutory Rights of Miners
  • Introduction to the work environment
  • Recognition and Avoidance of Hazards Present at the Mine
  • Health & Safety Aspects of Assigned Tasks
  • Review of Authority of Supervisors and Miners’ Representatives
  • Rules and Procedures for Reporting Hazards 
  • First Aid training (2-year Certification)
  • Review of the top 20 MSHA Violations of 2017

24-Hour Training

3 Days, 8 hours a day covering the following and much more to certify employees who have never been MSHA trained before. 


  • New Task Training
  • Statutory Rights of Miners
  • Authority and Responsibility
  • Prevention of Accidents
  • Pre Shift Inspections
  • Exposure Recognition/Hazard Awareness
  • Site Health & Safety Plans
  • Respiratory Devices
  • Task Hazard Awareness
  • First Aid Awareness
  • Emergency Escape Procedures

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