mSHA Course
LIVE VILT MSHA Part 48a New Miner Underground Training (Virtual)
This training course encompasses the mandatory 32-hour classroom training, addressing subjects such of PPE, HazCom, Dust, Noise, Underground Specific topics, Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention, Basic Health, First Aid, and Beyond.
Our MSHA Part 48a LIVE Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) course delivers the 32-hour classroom training requirement through an engaging, real-time online format. Taught by seasoned Mine safety professionals
This live virtual training session covers critical underground mining safety topics required for new miner training, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazard Communication (HazCom), respirable dust control, noise exposure and hearing conservation, emergency procedures, electrical safety, fire prevention, mine gases, ventilation, and the proper use of self-rescuers and other life-saving equipment.
Structured in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 48(a) requirements, this instructor-led course allows miners to engage in real-time discussion, ask questions, and receive direct guidance from a certified instructor—all without the need to travel. The interactive format reinforces hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response specific to underground mining environments.
Designed for new underground miners, this course fulfills the required 32 hours of MSHA Part 48(a) classroom training. Upon successful completion, trainees will receive documentation of training to meet classroom portion requirements.
By choosing virtual instructor-led training, you get expert instruction with the flexibility to train from anywhere. Enroll today to maintain compliance, strengthen hazard awareness, and support a safer underground operation.
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 covers of 32 hours of training, delivered through live virtual instruction. The overall duration is based on the scheduled instructional time and is rounded accordingly. It does not account for variations such as participant interaction, discussion time, or individual response time during activities or assessments.