State of Nevada Program Summary
Ms. Victoria Carreon, DIR Administrator
Rodney Neils, Chief Administrative Officer
Department of Business and Industry
1886 College Parkway, Suite 120
Carson City, NV 89706
The Nevada Department of Business and Industry, through the Division of Industrial Relations’ Mine Safety and Training Section, provides comprehensive mine health and safety training for miners, mine operators, supervisors, and contract employees working at mining operations statewide. Training is delivered both through pre‑scheduled courses and on‑site, unscheduled classes or safety meetings to meet the operational needs of Nevada’s mining industry.
Courses offered by Nevada MSATS include:
- 30 CFR parts 46 and 48 Annual Refresher Training (surface and underground)
- 30 CFR parts 46 and 48 New Miner Training (surface and underground)
- MSHA Approved Mine Instructor Training
Upon request, specialized training designed to address specific safety and health issues for Nevada miners can be provided. This can include but is not limited to the following topics:
- 30 CFR parts 56 & 57 training
- Confined Space Entry Program
- Industrial Hygiene Training Program (Basic and Advanced)
- Respiratory Protection
- Awareness of the hazards of exposures to silica and other respirable dust
- Dust control
- Hazard communication training
- Cyanide Safety Training Program
- Health Hazard Prevention Program
- Haulage Safety and Awareness Program
- Ventilation in Underground Mines Program
- Ground Control (surface and underground)
The Mine Safety and Training Section conducts comprehensive mine safety and health inspections, performs detailed health surveys, and provides expert consultation and technical assistance across a wide range of operational needs. These services include support for training program development, ventilation assessments, boiler and pressure vessel inspections, and industrial hygiene evaluations. The section also applies effective problem‑solving methods to address the diverse health and safety challenges encountered throughout Nevada’s mining operations.
For more program information contact Rodney Neils at 775-684-7085 or email RNeils@dir.nv.gov.