All workers at Part 46 surface mining operations are subject to federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training requirements. This all-in-one training solution provides the full 24 hours of MSHA-compliant mine safety education needed to earn your Part 46 certification and launch your career in the mining industry.
Sign up for a single training package, finish 24 hours of self-paced online learning and download your Certificate of Training. It's never been easier to earn your MSHA certification online!
About All-in-One Part 46 New Miner Training
Our online course provides a variety of benefits, including:
- Interactive with Full Audio Narration
- Available 100% Online 24/7
- Meet All Initial Training Requirements for New Miners
- Applicable to All Mining Operations Covered by MSHA Part 46
- Includes a Digital MSHA Form 5000-23 Certificate of Training
MSHA requires all new miners at Part 46 mines to complete 24 hours of safety education within 90 days of starting work. Part 46 applies to the following surface mining operations:
- Cement
- Colloidal phosphate
- Feldspar
- Lime
- Sand
- Sandstone
- Shale
- Shell dredging
- Slate
- Granite
- Gravel
- Kaolin
- Surface clay
- Surface limestone
- Surface marble
- Surface stone
- Traprock
This training is required for miners, construction workers, independent contractors and supervisors. It is not necessary for visitors, delivery employees, scientists, customers or most maintenance workers.
What You Get
After finishing all lessons and passing all quizzes, you can instantly download a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Certificate of Training (MSHA Form 5000-23). This certification demonstrates that you have fully satisfied the training requirements found in 30 CFR 46.5 and permits you to work in any Part 46 mining operation.
Course Topics
This all-in-one training program contains 33 lesson modules. You don’t have to complete all 24 hours of training before your first day. Below, you will find a list of the topics covered in this training, how long you can expect to study each subject, and the required schedule for your first 90 days of employment.
The full program includes:
| Topic | Hours | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| MSHA Foundations | 7 | Before starting work |
| Hazard Communication | 3 | Within 60 days of starting |
| Health and Wellness | 5 | Within 60 days of starting |
| Environmental Safety | 3 | Within 90 days of starting |
| Electrical Safety | 2.5 | Within 90 days of starting |
| Site Safety | 3.5 | Within 90 days of starting |
Course Testing Requirements
Each of the 33 lesson modules concludes with a brief quiz. If you fail a quiz, you can simply try again. You have unlimited attempts to pass each quiz. You are guaranteed to pass the course and earn your Certificate of Training.
How Long Is My MSHA Certification Valid?
Your certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue. Each year, you must complete an eight-hour refresher training program to continue working on a Part 46 mining site.
If your certification ever expires by more than two years, you must complete the initial 24-hour training course again to earn a new training certificate.