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If you work in mining operations at a metal or non-metal mine, you are required to have health and safety training under 30 CFR 46.1.
When you work in an underground mine in extraction and production, or work in shaft or slope construction, you are required to receive hazard training under 30 CFR 48.
Training must be conducted by an MSHA-approved training instructor. We recommend that you contact an MSHA State Grant Participant because they provide comprehensive training for Parts 46 and 48.
Passive training, described as logging into a website to take a self-paced training through computer-based modules without a competent person or approved instructor, does not comply with 30 CFR 46 or 30 CFR 48.
Mine operators often provide their own training. Training is also provided by organizations under a grant program funded through MSHA. Review the State Grant Participants for a trainer in your state.
All miners’ training must be recorded on MSHA Form 5000-23 (or an approved alternate) and a copy must be provided to the miner upon completion or request. You will need to request a copy from your employer, if you did not receive one at the time you took the training. Employers are required to keep the training certificates for 60 days after a miner leaves. MSHA does not collect or store training certificates.
You can obtain a copy of your instructor status and miner qualifications and certifications by using your MIIN (MSHA Individual Identification Number).
MSHA offers a wide variety of mine safety and health training programs and courses, both in-person and online.
In-person courses are held regularly at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia, and can also be scheduled at your worksite upon request. Our online materials and resources can be integrated into your own training programs. If you have any questions about training programs or courses, email MSHA Training.
Through MSHA's State Grants program, individuals may receive MSHA instructor certification. You will find a list of the MSHA Grants programs, whom you may then contact directly for certification information.
