Mine Safety Programs
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is a federal department that administers the provisions of the The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 MINER Act to enforce the compliance of safety and health standards in mines in order to reduce accidents, minimize health hazards, improve safety conditions and stop fatalities. Contractor personnel engaged in mining operations are required by law to have training in areas such as drilling, blasting, health hazards and other topics. Federal mining investigators and trainers are also required to have training in mining safety and health. There are Federal and State programs that administer MSHA mine safety and health programs.
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
National Mine Health and Safety Academy seeks to reduce mining accidents and health hazards while improving the health conditions of the work environment through mine safety and health training. This training is structured for Federal mine inspectors, government mining and industry personnel. This is a Federal academy located in Beckley, West Virginia that has a residence hall, gymnasium, maintenance and equipment building, mine rescue station and mine simulation laboratory. Students are trained in roof control, ground control mine emergency and rescue, ventilation, electrical, machinery, industrial hygiene, computer and underground mine simulations. Students are able to register for training up to 14 days prior to the scheduled training event. Students reside in dormitory rooms located in the residence hall during the duration of the training which can run 20 to 23 weeks. Potential students should contact the academy for registration instructions. National Mine Health and Safety Academy 1301 Airport Road Beaver, WV 25813-9426 877-778-6055 msha.gov
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection Training
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection has MSHA-mandated Mine Safety and Health training programs for mine operators and contractors. The program also provides training for mine safety instructors, local and out-of-state trainers. Video development, manuals and training aids for the mining industry are provided. Students must meet the training prerequisites before being able to register for the program. To qualify for the Annual Refresher class, students must have completed a New Miner Training class or be an experienced miner for three years. Training is administered free of charge and the website has upcoming training opportunities listed. Mining and Minerals Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road M.S. 3500 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-8336 dep.state.fl.us
Nebraska Safety Center Training Program
The State of Nebraska is home to over 200 mines comprised of sand, gravel, uranium, limestone, clay and cement. The Nebraska Safety Center has mine safety and health programs available at the University of Nebraska that is supported by the MSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor. The program provides training, consultation and safety services. The program has classes such as Annual Refresher Training, for people who have already taken a mining safety class. New Miner Training is for individuals who are new to the mining industry and is provided all year long. This training includes instruction in first aid, CPR, introduction to the work environment, laws, regulations and other topics. The program also has annual Mine Safety and Health Conferences and Occupational Safety and Health classes. Potential students can register for the training program at the website. Nebraska Safety Center West Center 227E, UNK Kearney, NE 68849 308-865-8256 unk.edu
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
National Mine Health and Safety Academy seeks to reduce mining accidents and health hazards while improving the health conditions of the work environment through mine safety and health training. This training is structured for Federal mine inspectors, government mining and industry personnel. This is a Federal academy located in Beckley, West Virginia that has a residence hall, gymnasium, maintenance and equipment building, mine rescue station and mine simulation laboratory. Students are trained in roof control, ground control mine emergency and rescue, ventilation, electrical, machinery, industrial hygiene, computer and underground mine simulations. Students are able to register for training up to 14 days prior to the scheduled training event. Students reside in dormitory rooms located in the residence hall during the duration of the training which can run 20 to 23 weeks. Potential students should contact the academy for registration instructions. National Mine Health and Safety Academy 1301 Airport Road Beaver, WV 25813-9426 877-778-6055 msha.gov
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection Training
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection has MSHA-mandated Mine Safety and Health training programs for mine operators and contractors. The program also provides training for mine safety instructors, local and out-of-state trainers. Video development, manuals and training aids for the mining industry are provided. Students must meet the training prerequisites before being able to register for the program. To qualify for the Annual Refresher class, students must have completed a New Miner Training class or be an experienced miner for three years. Training is administered free of charge and the website has upcoming training opportunities listed. Mining and Minerals Regulation 2600 Blair Stone Road M.S. 3500 Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-8336 dep.state.fl.us
Nebraska Safety Center Training Program
The State of Nebraska is home to over 200 mines comprised of sand, gravel, uranium, limestone, clay and cement. The Nebraska Safety Center has mine safety and health programs available at the University of Nebraska that is supported by the MSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor. The program provides training, consultation and safety services. The program has classes such as Annual Refresher Training, for people who have already taken a mining safety class. New Miner Training is for individuals who are new to the mining industry and is provided all year long. This training includes instruction in first aid, CPR, introduction to the work environment, laws, regulations and other topics. The program also has annual Mine Safety and Health Conferences and Occupational Safety and Health classes. Potential students can register for the training program at the website. Nebraska Safety Center West Center 227E, UNK Kearney, NE 68849 308-865-8256 unk.edu
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