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The National Mine Health and Safety Academy is the world's largest educational institution devoted solely to safety and health in mining. The Academy serves as the central training facility for federal mine inspectors, mine safety professionals from other government agencies, the mining industry, and labor.  

Current & Upcoming Three-Week Schedule

Academy in Beckley West Virginia

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As of October 1, 2025, MSHA will no longer accept a check as a form of payment per Executive Order 14247-DOL Check Payment and Collection Data Call.  You may use credit card or Pay.Gov.