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MSHA - New Miner Class Description MSHA - NEW MINER TRAINING The
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 clearly establishes
training as an important tool for preventing accidents and avoiding unsafe
and unhealthful working conditions. The act authorizes MSHA to
"expand programs of education and training of operators...and
miners..." The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) states
all miners must be trained before starting work at mine sites.
There are two basic mine types. Part 48 Mine—Metal,
non-metal, underground and Part 46 Mine—Sand, gravel, crushed stone,
shell dredging, surface clay, phosphate or surface limestone mines.
Topics covered include miner's rights, rules and procedures for reporting hazards, and the use, care, and maintenance of respiratory devices. This class requires 8 hours of First Aid/CPR/AED training. 24 hourse Certification good for one (1) year. (Includes First Aid/CPR/AED) Yearly refresher required.
SEE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM FOR DATES. *If you are
not a Local 139 member and you have little (under two years) or no
experience running heavy equipment, please click on the
Apprenticeship
for information. If you are an experienced operator who would like
to join Local 139, please go to www.iuoe139.org
for information. Last updated:
September 22, 2011
Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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