MSHA Safety Training Certification

Hazard Recognition and Avoidance

Hazard Recognition and Avoidance Courses

Confined Space Entry - Permit Required

Duration: 0.67 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Tamil, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Czech
Capability: Audio, Video

A confined space is defined as a work area which has sufficient space for a person to fit within and perform work, limited means of entry and exit, and a design that was not intended for continuous worker occupancy. Working in a confined space can present hazardous atmospheres and physical dangers to employees. There are two types of confined spaces: Non-permit Required Confined Spaces and Permit-required Confined Spaces. This course will describe the dangers, best practices, and permit requirements necessary when working in a permit-required confined space.

Learning Objectives

Describe Non-Permit and Permit-Required confined spaces
Identify specific hazards that exist within confined spaces
Identify procedures used to minimize confined space hazards
Describe the job roles and responsibilities involved in confined space entry
Describe the required contents of a Confined Space Permit

Chemical Hazards at a Mine

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Hazardous chemicals are any liquids, gases, or solids which can harm people or damage property. This course offers information on protecting miners and mine property from hazardous chemicals by controlling exposure to chemicals, properly preparing for working around chemicals, and adhering to best practices for working with chemicals. This course also discusses what is involved in an Emergency Spill Response Plan with example instructions. Based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2.

Learning Objectives

State the definition of a chemical hazard
List the physical and health hazards posed by some chemicals
List the ways that chemicals can enter your body
List best practices for preparing to work with hazardous chemicals
List best practices for working with hazardous chemicals
Identify the basic steps of a typical Emergency Spill Response Plan

Environmental Hazards at a Mine

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Since miners and equipment at surface mining operations are exposed to the elements, it is important to work cautiously and recognize the hazardous conditions that weather can create. This course discusses several different weather conditions that can affect the mine site including high winds, ice, excessive rain, lighting, and fog. This course also discusses airborne hazards as well as unstable ground conditions and water hazards. Based on MSHA’s 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2.

Learning Objectives

Identify hazardous weather conditions
List best practices to avoid harm from hazardous weather conditions
Identify airborne, ground conditions, and water hazards
List best practices to avoid harm from airborne hazards, ground condition hazards, and water hazards

Equipment Hazards at a Mine

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 discusses how to recognize and avoid hazards associated with mobile equipment and stationary machinery.

Learning Objectives

State the importance of safety around powered haulage and mining machinery
List common rules for avoiding injuries and fatalities around mobile equipment
Describe common surface mine haul road design, traffic patterns, and right of way rules
Describe the “six foot visibility point”
Identify mobile equipment hazards and describe best practices for avoiding them
Identify stationary equipment hazards and describe best practices for avoiding them

Ground Control Inspections at a Mine

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

A ground control inspection is a documented, in-person examination of on-site terrain formations and locations that slope into working areas at a mine. As part of an ongoing ground control plan, these inspections help establish and reinforce prudent engineering design, reduce ground instability, and contribute to safer working conditions for miners and others on-site. This course covers the definition and purpose of a ground control inspection and includes examples of ground instability hazards, the definition of “angle of repose,” descriptions and examples of slope failures, and common ground control corrective actions. Based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 77 – Subpart K.

Learning Objectives

State the definition and purpose of a ground control inspection
List two primary hazards of ground instability
Define the term “angle of repose”
Identify and describe slope failure signs, types, and causes
List components of an effective ground control plan
List best practices for the preparation and performance of a ground control inspection for highwalls, benches, the pit, and spoil banks
Describe preventive measures to reduce ground instability hazards
List common ground control hazard corrective actions
List best practices for inspection and corrective action reports

Physical Hazards at a Mine

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

Physical hazards can be created by dangerous energy or force, such as electricity, high noise levels, explosions, and fire. This course provides information on high voltage hazards, such as overhead and downed power lines, energized guy wires, and other contact hazards. Noise hazards, explosive hazards, and fire hazards, such as hot work, are also discussed. Based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2.

Learning Objectives

Identify hazards and list best practices for avoiding electrical shock from power lines and guy wires
Identify hazards and list best practices for hearing protection
Identify hazards and list best practices for working around blasting operations
Identify fire hazards
Identify hazards and list best practices for hot work

Workplace Examinations at a Mine

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

A workplace examination is a physical, in-person inspection of a work area to assess safety and health conditions. These examinations are required to identify and correct hazardous conditions promptly, with the ultimate purpose of improving the health and safety of miners and mining contractors. This course covers the definition and purpose of a workplace examination, the definition of a competent person, documentation requirements, and common hazards associated with mining workplaces. Based on MSHA’s Title 30 CFR Part 56 – Subpart B.

Learning Objectives

State the definition and purpose of a workplace examination
State the definitions of a competent person and a working place
Describe workplace examination documentation, notification, and recordkeeping requirements
List common hazards associated with workplaces, terrain, equipment, structures, and other common items that should be included in workplace examinations