Is there a test for MSHA?

A rule enacted in 2003, known as Part 6, permits manufacturers who seek MSHA approval to use an independent laboratory to perform, in whole or in part, the necessary testing and evaluation for approval.

How many hours is MSHA training?

All surface aggregate miners are required to complete MSHA Part 46 training; new miners must take 24 hours of training (available online), while returning miners need 8 hours of refresher training annually.

What does MSHA stand for?

Mine Safety and Health Administration
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

What is involved in MSHA training?

Our MSHA Annual Refresher Training is a comprehensive training package designed to help you fulfill Part 46 training guidelines. The courses in this package cover a wide range of topics related to surface mining, such as hazard detection, avoidance, and reporting; emergency procedures; respiratory devices; and first aid.

How to become MSHA instructor?

(1)Minimum of three years of verifiable mining experience within the past five years. This experience must be directly related to mining under the jurisdiction of MSHA.

(2)The applicant must have completed New Miner training,and Annual Refresher Training as required. Evidence of the training will require the presentation of 5000-23’s.

(3)The applicant must submit an MSHA Instructor application and resume of mining experience for consideration of approval. The application and resume should focus on relevant mining experience.

(4)The applicant must complete the required instructor training course (This Course) from an acceptable and MSHA approved training resource.

What is OSHA 10 hour safety training?

The term OSHA 10 refers to the OSHA Ten Hour Training that is part of the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is a voluntary program of training provided by OSHA authorized trainers. Its purpose is to promote workplace safety and health.

MSHA stands for the Mine Safety and Health Administration. MSHA is an agency in the Department of Labor and was created when Congress passed the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.