Before a new miner enters a worksite, they must first complete MSHA new miner training. This certification course contributes toward the required 40 hours of new miner training. It covers basic concepts and a general overview of mining health and safety regulations, including proper methods and rules that new miners must follow before, during, and after working at a mine.
This underground new miner training course is geared toward anyone working at or contractors who work at mines. Mines include coal mines, underground metal, nonmetal mines, and surface areas of metal and nonmetal mines.
New miners must receive proper MSHA Part 48 training before beginning work at the mine.