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For workplace safety and health, please call 800-321-6742; for mine safety and health, please call 800-746-1553; for Job Corps, please call 800-733-5627 and for Wage and Hour, please call 1-866-487-9243 (1 866-4-US-WAGE).  This website is currently not being updated due to the suspension of Federal government services. The last update to the site was 10/1/2025.  Updates to the site will start again when the Federal government resumes operations.

State of Idaho Program Summary

Jason James, Program Manager/Instructor

North Idaho College
Workforce Training Center
525 Clearwater Loop
Post Falls, ID 83854

North Idaho College (NIC) remains committed to providing expert health and safety training, in compliance with 30 CFR Parts 46, 48 and 49. The Idaho Mine Safety Training Program adds emphasis to the following topics related to mine fatalities and injuries, and will tailor the program accordingly with MSHA approved classes:

  • Miners’ rights and responsibilities
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Rules to Live By (RTLB)
  • Power haulage accident prevention
  • Fall prevention
  • Silicosis prevention and respiratory protection
  • Sliding material
  • Water hazards
  • Machinery
  • Explosives
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Supervisors, contractors, and truck drivers
  • HAZCOM

Training is conducted on-site whenever feasible and is designed to be as site specific as possible. Before training begins, the program instructor does an actual site inspection with the mine manager or safety supervisor. The training program is adapted to address their findings.

Courses offered

  • 30 CFR Parts 46 and 48 New Miner Training
  • 30 CFR Parts 46 and 48 Annual Refresher

For program information contact Allyson Zuk at (208) 625-2359 or akzuk@nic.edu