mSHA Course
MSHA Part 48a New Miner Training UG 32H (On-demand)
This training course encompasses instruction required under Part 48(a), covering topics specific to underground mining operations, including PPE, Hazard Communication (HazCom), dust and noise hazards, emergency procedures, electrical safety, fire prevention, first aid, mine gases, ventilation basics, and the proper use of self-rescuers and other life-saving equipment.
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This MSHA 48a Underground New Miner course encompasses the required 32 hours of training for individuals preparing to begin work in underground mining operations.
This MSHA Underground New Miner course satisfies the 32-hour classroom training requirement for individuals beginning work in underground mining operations. Built to meet the federal standards set by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), this introductory training equips new miners with the knowledge needed to recognize hazards, follow critical safety procedures, and operate safely in underground environments.
Participants will receive in-depth instruction on core topics such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazard Communication (HazCom), respirable dust exposure, noise and hearing protection, electrical safety, fire prevention, emergency procedures, basic health awareness, and first aid. The course also includes underground-specific topics such as confined space awareness, ventilation systems, roof control, escape and evacuation plans, and site-specific hazards common to subsurface operations.
This course is designed for new underground miners and contractors entering the industry for the first time. Please note: this training covers only the 32-hour classroom portion of the MSHA Part 48a New Miner requirement. The remaining 8 hours must be completed at the mine site under the supervision of a certified MSHA trainer to meet the full 40-hour training requirement.
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 training covers only the 32-hour classroom portion of the MSHA Part 48(a) New Miner requirement. The remaining 8 hours must be completed on-site under the supervision of a certified MSHA trainer to meet the full 40-hour requirement. Successful completion of this course alone does not qualify an individual to begin work in an underground mine. Total course 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.