Governing regulations
MSHA divides their regulations into two parts: underground mining and surface mining. Electrical safety requirements for surface and underground mining are outlined in Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) Parts 56, 57, 75, and 77. Because there is often an overlap in mining regulations, you may see regulations from other sections in 30 CFR referenced within this course.
Every person at a mine site has a responsibility to ensure that health and safety standards are observed at all times. The employer is responsible for providing information, instruction, and supervision to all workers. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all workers are properly trained and are compliant with MSHA and OSHA regulations. And workers are responsible for observing all MSHA and OSHA standards and practicing safe work habits.
To be MSHA compliant your company must have a training plan that is approved by MSHA and administered by a competent person. Your company can use this or any of our courses as part of that plan.
If you are unsure how to write a training plan we can help with our Part 46 Surface Mining Training Plan course and our Part 48 Underground Mining Training Plan course, the only ones like it in the mining industry.