mSHA Course
MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training (On-demand)
This training course encompasses the mandatory 24-hour training, addressing subjects such of PPE, HazCom, Dust, Noise, Emergency procedures, Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention, Basic Health, First Aid, and beyond.
Need training for a crew? Volume pricing is available for groups and contractors.
This MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training course fulfills the mandatory 24-hour training requirement for individuals beginning work at surface mining operations.
Designed in full compliance with federal safety standards established by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), this course prepares miners with the foundational safety knowledge needed to work safely and confidently in mining environments.
The training covers a wide range of essential topics including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazard Communication (HazCom), respirable dust exposure, noise and hearing protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, emergency response procedures, basic health awareness, and first aid. Additional instruction may include workplace examinations, miner’s rights, accident prevention techniques, and site-specific hazards relevant to surface mining.
Ideal for new hires, contractors, and temporary workers entering MSHA-regulated sites, this 24-hour program is delivered through our easy-to-use online platform or as part of a blended training solution. Participants will receive a certificate of training upon completion, meeting MSHA’s Part 46 new miner training requirements and supporting long-term workplace safety.
Choose On-Demand for flexible, self-paced learning or upgrade to Live VILT for real-time instructor guidance, interactive Q&A, and higher engagement (especially valuable for complex underground topics). Volume discounts available for teams
This course requires 24 total training hours, including approximately 20 hours of guided instructional content and an additional 4 hours for assessments and course activities. Successful completion of this course does not, by itself, guarantee regulatory compliance or qualification for specific jobsite requirements. Total duration is based on structured content delivery and is rounded accordingly; actual completion time may exceed and does not account for individual pace, time spent on questions, or technical factors such as loading times.