Surface Miner Training DVD

27 Video Modules are Included:

MSHA Training Requirements 12 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.0 / DVD This module provides an introduction to federal training requirements for miners and background on MSHA, the governing body responsible for enforcing mine safety.

Surface Mine Development, Operations, and Reclamation 15 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1 / DVD This module provides an overview of the types of mining, the lifecycle of a mine, and general mining operations.Physical Characteristics of Surface Mines 9 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1 / DVD This module illustrates the physical characteristics common to most surface mines.

Typical Surface Mining Equipment 21 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.1 / DVD This module offers an introduction to equipment common to most surface mining operations.

Hazard Overview 9 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 / DVD This module provides an overview of the Hazard Recognition and Avoidance activity of the Surface Miner Training curriculum.

Environmental Hazards 18 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 / DVD This module provides an overview of environmental hazards common to surface mines.

Equipment Hazards 33 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 / DVD This module discusses how to recognize and avoid hazards associated with mobile equipment and stationary machinery on the job site.

Physical Hazards 18 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 / DVD This module reviews common physical hazards at surface mines, including electricity, noise, and explosives.

Chemical Hazards 15 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.2 / DVD This module discusses ways to recognize and avoid chemical hazards present at a working mine.

Emergency Procedures 24 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.3 / DVD This module explains procedures to follow during an emergency situation, including emergency procedures, warning signals, evacuations, and reporting, as well as specific procedures to follow during fires.

Preventing Accidents 18 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module reviews the major causes of accidents and covers best practices for accident prevention, including fall prevention, safe equipment operation, proper lifting methods, and dealing with stress and fatigue.

Using Personal Protective Equipment 24 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module focuses on the use of personal protective equipment including physical protection, hearing protection, and improved visibility.

Working Around Equipment 30 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working around equipment.

Maintaining and Repairing Equipment 21 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when maintaining and repairing equipment.

Working in a Confined Space 21 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working in a confined space.

Working on or Near Water 6 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working near water.

Working at Night 6 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working at night.

Working with Chemicals 18 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with chemicals.

Working with Electricity 15 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with electricity.

Working with Explosives 6 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.4 / DVD This module provides an overview of health and safety aspects of tasks related to hazards when working with explosives.

Rights and Legal Responsibilities of Miners 16 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.5 / DVD This module summarizes the rights of miners and their representatives as well as miners' specific legal responsibilities as granted by the Mine Act.

Line of Authority 12 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.6 / DVD This module describes the general line of authority at a mine including the responsibilities of supervisors, miners' representatives, and designated safety personnel.

Site Rules and Hazard Reporting 12 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.b.7 / DVD This module summarizes the general rules and procedures a miner should follow when reporting hazards to supervisors and to MSHA.

Respirators 62 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1 / DVD This module provides an overview of respirators, including the need for respirators, the types of respirators available, the proper use of respirators, and proper treatment of respirators, including washing and storage.

Escape Respirators and SCSRs 24 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.1 / DVD This module explains the different types of escape respirators, including self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs), what they are intended for, how to use them, and how to care for them.

First Steps in All First Aid Situations 32 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2 / DVD This module explains the importance of quickly calling 9-1-1, the first five steps of providing emergency first aid, how to perform artificial respiration and CPR, and how to use an automated external defibrillator.

First Aid for Emergencies 28 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2 / DVD This module explains how to recognize the symptoms of and provide first aid in various life-threatening emergency situations, including cardiac emergencies, shock, stroke, poisoning, and more.

First Aid for Common Injuries 42 minutes / Reference: 30 CFR Part 46.5.c.2 / DVD This module explains how to recognize the symptoms of and provide first aid for various common injuries and illnesses, including concussions, eye injuries, burns, fractures and dislocations, bites, and environmental emergencies.