M.S.H.A. Courses

Central Florida Safety Training, LLC

New Miner Training

A. Each new miner will receive no less than 24 Hours of training as prescribed in Section 48.25.

B. This training will consist of all twelve courses as specified in section
48.25(except those which do not apply, or courses which have been added)
and a total number of instruction hours for each as follows:



Section               Course Title               Time (hours)

1. 48.25 (b)(1) Instruction in the Statutory Rights of miners and Their Representatives under the Act; and , Authority and Responsibility of Supervisors. 1 hr.

This course will include: Instruction in the statutory rights of miners and their representatives under the Act,
Including a discussion of section 2 of the Act; A review and description of the line of authority of supervisors and miners’ representatives; and introduction to the operator’s rules and the procedures for reporting hazards.

2. 48.25 (b)(2) Self-Rescue and Respiratory Devices ½ hr.

This course will include: Instruction and demonstration in the use, care, and maintenance of self-rescue, and respiratory devices where applicable.

3. 48.25 (b)(3) Transportation Controls and Communication Systems 1 hr.

This course will include: Instruction on the procedures in effect for riding on and in mine conveyances where applicable; The controls for the transportation of miners and materials; and The use of miner communication systems, warning signals, and directional signs.

4. 48.25 (b)(4) Introduction to The Work Environment 2hrs.

This course will include: A visit and tour of the mine, or portions of the mine which are representative of the entire mine. The method of mining or operation utilized will be observed and explained

5. 48.25(b)(5) Escape and Emergency Evacuation Plans:
Fire Warnings and Fire Fighting 1 hr.

This course will include: A review of the mine escape system, and the escape and emergency evacuation plans in effect at the mine: and Instructions in the fire warning signals and fire fighting procedures.



Section               Course Title               Time (hours)

6. 48.25 (b)(6) Ground Control; Working in Areas of , High Walls ,
Water Hazards, Pits, and Spoil Banks;
Illumination and Night Work 1 hr.

This Course will include, where applicable: Ann Introduction to and instruction on the high wall and control plans in effect at the mine; Procedures for working safely in areas of high walls, water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; safe work procedures during the hours of darkness

7. 48.25(b)(7) Health 1 hr

This course will include: Instruction on the purpose of taking dust measurements, where applicable, and noise and other health measurements. Any health control plan in effect at the mine will be explained. The Health provisions of the act and warning labels will also be explained.

8. 48.25 (b)(8) Hazard Recognition 3 hrs.

This course will include: The recognition and avoidance of hazards present in the mine.

9. 48.25(b)(9) Electrical Hazards 1 hr.

This course will include: recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards.

10. 48.25(b)(10) First Aid 10 hrs.

This course will include: Instruction on first aid methods which are acceptable to MSHA

11. 48.25 (b)(11) Explosives ½ hr.

This course will include: a review and instruction on the hazards related to explosives. The only exception to this course component is when no explosives are used or stored on the mine property.

12. 48.25 (b)(12) Health and Safety Aspects of The
Tasks to Which The New Miner
Will Be Assigned 2 hrs.

This course will include: Instructions in the health and safety aspects of the tasks to be assigned, the safe work procedures of such tasks, and the mandatory health and safety standards pertinent to such tasks.

13. 48.25 (b)(13) Course Added

Note: Additional course material may be added subject to the needs of the company and/or the employees. In which case additional time must also be added.


C. Method of evaluation used to determine successful completion of the program.
Oral responses and demonstration of correct procedures during performance teaching classes.

D. Request that part of the New Miner Training be given after work assignment?

1. Yes X No If Yes, give justification such as: Greater learning capability due to on-site familiarization with the work environment.

2. Hours of training to be given before assignment to work duties: Minimum of 8 hours.

a. All course s will be taught at the mine site by a MSHA approved instructor.

b. Courses to be covered during this pre-assignment training:

(1) Introduction to the work Environment (Required)
(2) Hazard Recognition (Required)
(3) Health and Safety Aspects of the tasks to be assigned (Required)
(4) Other (Other Topics Listed) None

E. This program will include a period of training as closely related as is practicable to the work in
which the New miner is to be engaged or assigned.


 

Central Florida Safety Training, LLC

Newly Employed Experienced Miner Training

A. All newly employed experienced miners will receive and complete training in the programs of instruction prescribed in section 48.26 before such miners are assigned to work.

B. This training will consist of all Seven courses as specified in section
48.26(except those which do not apply, or courses which have been added)
and a total number of instruction hours for each as follows:



Section               Course Title               Time (hours)

1. 48.26 (b)(1) Introduction to The Work Environment 1hrs.

This course will include: A visit and tour of the mine, or portions of the mine which are representative of the entire mine. The method of mining or operation utilized will be observed and explained.

2. 48.26 (b2)(2) Mandatory Health & Safety Standards 2 hrs.

This course will include: The mandatory health and safety standards pertinent to the tasks to be assigned.

3. 48.26(b)(3) Authority & Responsibility of
Supervisors and Miners Representatives ½ hr.

This course will include: a Review and description of the line of authority of supervisors and miners’ representatives and the responsibilities of such supervisors and miners’ representatives, and an introduction to the operators rules and the procedures for reporting hazards.

4. 48.26 (b)(4) Transportation Controls and Communication Systems 1/2 hr.

This course will include: Instruction on the procedures in effect for riding on and in mine conveyances where applicable; The controls for the transportation of miners and materials; and The use of miner communication systems, warning signals, and directional signs.

5. 48.26(b)(5) Escape and Emergency Evacuation Plans:
Fire Warnings and Fire Fighting 1/2 hr.

This course will include: A review of the mine escape system, and the escape and emergency evacuation plans in effect at the mine: and Instructions in the fire warning signals and fire fighting procedures.



Section               Course Title               Time (hours)

6. 48.26 (b)(6) Ground Control; Working in Areas of , High Walls ,
Water Hazards, Pits, and Spoil Banks;
Illumination and Night Work 1/2 hr.

This Course will include, where applicable: An Introduction to and instruction on the high wall and control plans in effect at the mine; Procedures for working safely in areas of high walls, water hazards, pits, and spoil banks; safe work procedures during the hours of darkness

7. 48.26 (b)(7) Hazard Recognition 3 hrs.

This course will include: The recognition and avoidance of hazards present in the mine, particularly any hazards related to explosives where explosives are used or stored at the mine

8. 48.26(b)(8) Course Added

Note: Additional course material may be added subject to the needs of the company and/or the employees. In which case additional time must also be added.
 

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