MSHA New Miner Training For Underground Mines

At Best in the West Safety provides the essential safety foundation for your new underground miners, specifically designed for the unique challenges of subterranean operations. With a robust 30-year history encompassing mining, construction, and manufacturing, we possess an unparalleled understanding of the specific risks inherent in underground environments. This includes a deep knowledge of the hazards associated with working in confined spaces, the operation of specialized underground equipment, the complexities of ventilation systems, and the potential for ground control issues – all critical aspects of safe underground mining. Our training is not just theoretical; it’s built on real-world underground mining experience, complemented by expert industrial hygiene insights and delivered by MSHA-authorized trainers who understand the importance of educating future miners to the unique risks associated with mine operations. This ensures your team prioritizes safety as an integral part of their daily work for a productive and secure underground worksite.

Free Respiratory Protection Training

Our comprehensive MSHA Underground New Miner 40-hour and annual refresher training is a essential to ensuring the safety of all future miners and contractors entering and working on an underground mine operation. This MSHA course taught by MSHA Authorized underground trainers with multiple mine operations knowledge, goes beyond basic requirements, delivering vital First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications, empowering miners with immediate life-saving skills they can confidently utilize in the unique underground setting. Furthermore, our experienced MSHA-authorized trainers bring specific knowledge of diverse underground mining operations, including hard rock underground mines. This allows us to provide contextually relevant examples and insights into the specific hazards present in various underground environments, significantly enhancing the student experience and their understanding of potential risks such as roof and rib falls, methane and other gas detection, ventilation principles, and the safe operation of underground machinery. The curriculum also explicitly covers critical topics such as electrical safety in underground settings, escape and evacuation procedures, the handling of hazardous materials in confined spaces, the use of self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs), and the specific dangers associated with working underground. Partner with Best in the West Safety to ensure your new hires embark on their underground mining careers with a comprehensive and practical understanding of safety, setting them up for a long and successful future below the surface.