The course covers a wide range of critical topics including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazard Communication (HazCom), respirable dust exposure, noise hazards and hearing conservation, emergency procedures, electrical safety, fire prevention, basic health awareness, and first aid. Additional instruction includes miner’s rights, workplace examinations, accident prevention, and site-specific hazards common to surface coal operations.

Ideal for new hires, contractors, and temporary workers, this training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to identify risks, follow MSHA-compliant protocols, and respond effectively to on-site emergencies. Upon successful completion, trainees will receive a certificate that satisfies MSHA’s surface coal new miner training requirement.

To achieve full federal compliance, the remaining 8 hours of training—including a physical mine tour and site-specific hazard recognition—must be completed and signed off by an approved instructor at the actual mine site. Developed in accordance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 48 Subpart B regulations, this comprehensive program provides the foundational safety training needed to work safely and confidently in coal mine environments.

This course is designed for new surface miners and contractors entering the industry for the first time. Please note: this training covers only the 16-hour classroom portion of the MSHA Part 48B New Miner requirement. The remaining 8 hours must be completed at the mine site to meet the full 24-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