NIOSH Toolbox Training 

Tips for the Trainer 

This NIOSH Toolbox Training program contains 52 different modules designed to stimulate 

safety discussions among your employees. Each module is intended to be completed in roughly 

10 or 15 minutes, so a Toolbox Training session can be conducted once a week for the entire 

year. Each session counts toward your employee’s 8-hour annual MSHA refresher training, thus 

saving an entire day of work.. 

The modules are used to refresh employees on the procedures, policies, and practices of 

working safely at a specific mine site and can easily be tailored to fit conditions and situations 

found on your property. Every module follows the same format, so that as the weeks pass, 

miners will start to approach every safety situation in the same way. 

A typical Toolbox Training session contains five basic steps that cover all the information in 

the module. 

1. Identification of the hazard and discussions about the types of injuries typically associated 

with the hazard. 

2. Discussions of some of the causes of the hazard. The MSHA example included with each 

module should be referenced. 

3. After the hazard and accident has been explained and understood, discussions about best 

practices and tips for avoiding a similar accident. 

4. Review of similar conditions or near misses from your mine site using the leading questions 

on the form to start a discussion. Specific examples of equipment or structures on the site 

that could lead to the same accident should be discussed. The blank space on the module is 

used to add your own remarks and questions to supplement the given information. 

5. Miners fill out the training record on the back of the form with name, initials, and date of 

training session. 

The modules are designed to be kept in a standard three-ring binder and easily photocopied. 

This way, the same set of modules can be used for years to come. A blank form is included that 

can be used to create more Toolbox Training modules. 

The key component of Toolbox Training is to start a discussion among employees that will 

allow them to see the hazards around them every day and respond to these hazards in a safe and 

consistent manner. To start a discussion, ask questions that need more than a one-word response. 

Get the miners to talk about similar situations from their own experiences and give suggestions 

about how to fix the hazards around them. 

Toolbox Training is a quick and effective way to cover specific mining hazards, but it only 

works if miners are involved in the discussion. 

TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING GETTING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Stepping onto soft or uneven surface 30 CFR 56.11001

RESULT - Sprain, cut, bruise, fracture

LOOK FOR - Mud, slush, loose sand, rocks, tools, parts, or debris

REAL ACCIDENT: One afternoon, a miner with 1 year of experience parked his loader near

the dump hopper and climbed down. When he stepped off the loader onto uneven ground,

his foot turned under him, causing a severe strain. 37 WORK DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Step carefully - don’t turn until both feet are firmly on the ground.

U Avoid the hazard - look around your landing area, watch foot placement.

U Maintain three-point contact - have secure grip before stepping down.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where can this type of accident happen in

our pit?

Has anyone seen something similar

happen? 

What can we do so it doesn’t happen

again? Who should do this? When?

Which step on a front-end loader is most

likely to need repair? Bottom step

Can someone demonstrate the three-point

contact?

MODULE 1A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING GETTING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Falling while climbing on equipment 30 CFR 56.11001

RESULT - Sprains, cuts, bruises, fractures and death

LOOK FOR - Uneven, cluttered or slippery surfaces, long or high steps

REAL ACCIDENTS: A dozer operator with 2 years of experience finished his shift. While

climbing along the blade arm, he slipped on loose rock that had collected on top of the arm

and fell to the ground, fracturing his leg. 96 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Avoid the hazard - is there a better way up and down?

U Eliminate the hazard - add steps or ladders.

U Maintain three-point contact - have secure grips/treads.

U Don’t stretch to climb - never jump down.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed

to fix?

Which equipment is hard to keep threepoint contact on?

Is there a way to improve access on our

equipment? Who should do this? When?

Did we have any near-miss or accident

similar to this case?

MODULE 1B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING GETTING ON AND OFF EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Falling from ladders and steps 30 CFR 56.11003

RESULT - Sprains, cuts, bruises, fractures, and death

LOOK FOR - Slippery, damaged, or uneven steps/rungs. Long/high steps (stretching).

Carrying objects while climbing.

REAL ACCIDENTS: In 1999, there were

• 28 cases of sand and gravel miners falling off ladders, resulting in over 1,400 days lost or

restricted duty. Average of 50 days per accident.

• 14 cases of sand and gravel miners jumping off the equipment, resulting in over 400 days

lost or restricted duty. Average of 29 days per accident.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Never paint wood ladders. 

U Eliminate the hazard - fix it or clean it.

U Maintain three-point contact - don’t carry things.

U Don’t stretch to climb - never jump down.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Which of our ladders are hard to keep

three-point contact on?

Is there a way to fix them? Who will fix it?

When?

Show us how to check the ladder footing

so it doesn’t slip out.

When should you report a damaged

ladder? Who do you tell?

MODULE 1C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING WORKING AT HEIGHT

HAZARD - Falling from heights 30 CFR 56.15005 & 30 CFR 56.9200

RESULT - Bruises, sprains and strains, lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Unprotected platforms or locations, long/high steps, stretching or reaching

REAL ACCIDENTS: On a cool, dry spring night near the end of his shift, a young belt man

with 4 months experience climbed on a handrail to adjust the V-belt of a head pulley conveyor

drive. While working on the drive, he lost his balance and fell 18 feet to the ground, resulting

in multiple fractures to his legs. OVER 1 YEAR LOST.

• A dozer operator with less than a year of mining experience started his shift. It was

evening, and he was assigned to wash out the broken-down screen plant so a bearing could

be replaced. To reach the plant, he pulled a loader up to it, raised the bucket and climbed into

it. He slipped and fell from the bucket 6 feet to the ground, breaking his arm. OVER 90 DAYS

LOST.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Avoid the hazard. Stay on guarded platforms.

U Eliminate the hazard. Tie off with a harness or revise equipment to provide platform.

U Maintain three-point contact. Have secure grips/treads.

U Never use haulage equipment as a man-lift.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Do we have any equipment or areas that

don’t have guarded platforms?

Is there a way to modify the equipment so

we don’t have to work up there as often?

Are there good places to tie off?

Where do we keep harnesses and

lanyards?

Can someone demonstrate how to inspect

and put on a harness?

MODULE 1D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING OPERATING EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Injury to the eye from flying objects 30 CFR 56.15004

RESULT - Temporary or permanent loss of vision

LOOK FOR - Exposure can occur anywhere 

REAL ACCIDENTS: 1-1/2 hours into the shift, a loader operator with 17 years of experience,

four of it on the loader, was pulling reject from the feeder. As he raised the load to dump it,

a rock fell from the bucket, bounced off the loader arm, and hit the windshield, sending pieces

of glass into his face and eyes. 1 DAY LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Wear safety glasses at all times.

U Keep side shields in place.

U Keep safety glasses clean so they are comfortable.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What do you do if your glasses get too

dirty to see?

When do you need to report a eye injury?

What places/jobs in our mine have a high

risk for eye injury? Show us.

Did we have any near-misses or accidents

similar to this case?

Is there any way to reduce the hazard? 

Who will fix the problem?

MODULE 2A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING WORKING AROUND EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Loose clothing, jewelry, or hair catching in equipment

RESULT - Cuts, burns, broken bones, or death

LOOK FOR - Loose clothes, jewelry, hair, pinch points

REAL ACCIDENTS: On a cold February evening, a 20-year-old laborer with 1 year of

experience was checking a head pulley. The sleeve of his sweater was caught by the pulley

or edge of the belt, pulling his arm in and crushing it. 40 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Keep sleeves and pant legs/cuffs tight.

U Keep long hair tied up and inside hard hat.

U Don’t wear necklaces, scarves, or rings during work.

U Make sure all pinch points are well guarded.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed

to fix?

What can get caught in pinch points?

Jewelry, shovels, prybars, clothing, hair

Has anyone had or seen a accident or

near-miss with the pulleys?

What places/jobs in our mine have a high

risk for catching clothing? Show us.

Is there any other way to reduce hazards?

Hair and clothing codes, add or fix guards

MODULE 2B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING PPE - SEAT BELT

HAZARD - More severe injuries during vehicle accidents 30 CFR 56.14130

RESULT - Bruises, sprains and strains, lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Damaged, loose, or unused seat belts

REAL ACCIDENTS: At the end of his shift, a truck driver with 10 years of experience started

to dump his last load on the waste pile. As he backed up, he hit the berm at an angle, causing

the left rear wheels to break through the berm. The truck slid then rolled several times on its

way down the 60-foot bank, finally landing upright. The driver UNBUCKLED HIS SEAT

BELT, crawled out of the damaged cab AND WALKED AWAY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Always buckle up and keep your belt snug across your pelvic area.

U Ride it out. People often die trying to jump clear of a runaway truck.

U Inspect the seat belt buckles, anchors, and webbing every day as part of the vehicle

pre-inspection.

U Back in straight to berm when dumping.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Has anyone been in a vehicle accident at

home or at work?

Do we have equipment with seat belts that

are uncomfortable, worn, or cut?

What is our procedure to report seat belt

problems?

Whose job is it to repair or replace a seat

belt?

MODULE 2C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING OPERATING EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Safety defects 30 CFR 56.14100

RESULT - Coughing, nausea, choking, death

LOOK FOR - Dust, fumes, restricted ventilation

REAL ACCIDENTS: Near the end of his shift on a cool, rainy autumn day, a driver started to

feel light-headed and sick to his stomach. When he returned to the pit, he told his foreman.

They looked at the truck and realized there was an exhaust leak into the cab. The driver had

been running with his windows closed for the last 3 hours because of the rain. The driver went

to the hospital where he was found to have acute CO poisoning. He needed 3 days of oxygen

therapy to clear his system.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Carbon monoxide is a clear, odorless gas. Symptoms are dizziness, headache,

weakness, shortness of breath, nausea, unconsciousness.

U Pre-inspect equipment and vehicles before every use.

U Have a lockout/tagout system for repair of equipment.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who will show us what to look for in a preinspection on our truck?

What are some of our other equipment that

needs pre-inspection? Forklift, water truck,

dump truck, utility truck

What are other sources of CO at home or

at work? Furnace, generator, gas fireplace,

boat motor, car, lawn mower, closed shops

MODULE 2D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING PPE - HEARING PROTECTION

HAZARD - Hearing loss 30 CFR 62.160

RESULT - Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing), partial deafness, deafness

LOOK FOR - Noisy work areas, loud equipment, explosive sounds

REAL ACCIDENTS: It was the start of the shift, and a young, portable plant foreman with 4

years of experience pushed the start button on the plant generator. The generator and the

motor’s battery exploded. The foreman was sprayed with acid. The explosion made him deaf

for several hours, and he lost 3 days of work because of painful ringing in his ears. The doctor

told him it could take several months for the ringing to go away completely. The generator

area normally requires hearing protection, but the worker was not wearing any because he

was not going to stay long. 

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Post signs in areas where hearing protection required.

U Wear hearing protection before entering noise hazard areas.

U Wear dual hearing protection where posted. 

U Use the roll-pull-hold technique to insert soft ear plugs.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where are our ear plugs kept?

How many times can you use the soft foam

plugs? Once.

Why? To avoid getting dirt and germs into ear

canal. Also wash hands before handling plugs.

What is the roll-pull-hold technique? Can

somebody demonstrate it? See diagram

below.

MODULE 2E
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING FALL PROTECTION

HAZARD - Fall from heights 30 CFR 56.11012

RESULT - Sprain, fracture, death

LOOK FOR - Missing guards, elevated platforms, tripping hazards

REAL ACCIDENT: A mechanic with 20 years of experience, along with three co-workers, were

replacing the head drive on a 100-foot-tall bucket elevator. One of the co-workers removed

a section of grate to hoist some angle iron to their work area. A few hours later, after working

10 hours on the repair, the mechanic stepped through the opening in the grate. The mechanic

caught himself before falling 100 feet to the ground, but not before his hip struck the edge of

the opening, fracturing it in two places. 80 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Before working, take the time to look around to avoid or eliminate potential hazards.

U Immediately replace guarding, grates, rails after use.

U Clean up the work area before and after working.

U Set up temporary barricades until job is completed.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What are some things that could have

prevented this accident?

What jobs do we have that require working

higher than 5 feet off the ground?

How do we get equipment and materials

up to these areas? Is there a better way?

MODULE 2F
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING WORKING AROUND WATER

HAZARD - Mucking out silt ponds, moving/maintaining pumps 30 CFR 56.15020

RESULT - Drowning

LOOK FOR - Any water depth, undercut banks, sloughing ground

REAL ACCIDENTS: A worker with 8 years of experience was starting a water pump. He

probably hit his head on a rock when he slipped or fell to a pond. He drowned.

• Between 1996 and 2000, there were 17 drowning fatalities, representing almost 5% of all

fatalities in mining.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Always wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I or Type V personal flotation device

(PFD) when working around water.

U Inspect your PFD every day before putting it on.

U Put on PFD before entering water hazard areas.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we keep our PFD's? Are they

Coast Guard approved?

Can someone show us how to put on a

PFD properly?

What jobs do we have that require working

near water?

Has anyone ever had to swim while fully

clothed and booted? What was it like?

MODULE 2G
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING INJURIES AND FATALITIES

HAZARD - Not knowing, not training 30 CFR 46 and 47

RESULT - Near hit, injury, illness, death

LOOK FOR - Sloppiness in practice or workplace, hazardous short-cuts

REAL ACCIDENTS: In 2001—

• Over 14,600 mining operations were active. Three-quarters of these operations were

engaged in mining stone and sand and gravel. 

• Eleven miners in stone quarries and/or sand and gravel mines died in mining accidents.

• Over 3,500 miners were injured.

• Handling materials and slips and falls accounted for the majority of the injuries.

• Sprains and strains were the most likely injury.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Get at least 8 hours of annual refresher training.

U Make sure visitors, contractors, and vendors have had site-specific hazard training.

U Make sure you have task training before starting a new task or operating a new piece

of equipment.

U Watch out for each other.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Training must be done by a competent

person. Who are our competent people?

When do we do refresher training?

What tasks do we require training on?

Who can explain our HazCom program?

MODULE 3A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING GENERAL RULES AND PRACTICES

HAZARD - Slips, falls, fires from poor housekeeping 30 CFR 56.20003

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures or death

LOOK FOR - Debris in walkways or work areas, clutter

REAL ACCIDENTS: A mechanic with 10 years of experience was on overtime repairing a

loader. As he walked around the loader, he stepped on a bolt and slipped, twisting his low

back. 22 DAYS RESTRICTED DUTY.

• After lunch on a warm, sunny day, a new miner went to burn a brush pile while waiting for

trucks to arrive. After putting fuel on the pile and lighting it, he tripped over the gas can, spilling

it. He picked up the can just as the spilled fuel ignited around him, burning him. 9 DAYS

LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Avoid hazards. Keep your work area clean.

U Keep loose parts in containers during work.

U Report or clean up spills right away.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What could the person in the first tripping

accident have done differently to avoid

being hurt?

What places/jobs in our mine have housekeeping problems?

Who’s job is it to keep these places clean? 

How can we do better?

Has anyone seen an accident or near miss

due to poor housekeeping?

MODULE 3B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING STAYING ALERT

HAZARD - Falling asleep, daydreaming, working alone 30 CFR 56.18020

RESULT - Injury, death

LOOK FOR - Tiredness, drowsiness, unengaged

REAL ACCIDENTS: During the early mornings or late afternoons, the sun can shine in

drivers' eyes, making them drowsy. A young truck driver with less than a full mining season

fell asleep at the wheel. The haul truck flipped over, but because he had his seatbelt on, he

walked away with only cuts on his head.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Working with someone helps keep you engaged and aware.

U Talking, getting fresh air, and changing your pace helps keep your edge.

U Avoid sugary drinks or food. Snack on fruit, vegetables, or protein such as jerky.

U Get up and move around to freshen your mind and move your muscles.

U Wear safety shades.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

When and where on our site does the sun

shine directly into drivers’ eyes?

Are there any ideas for avoiding this? Clipon sun visor, sunglasses, rerouting traffic,

signs

Has anyone ever experienced “waking up”

and not remembering how they drove the

last 10 miles?

MODULE 3C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING TIGHT WORKING AREAS

HAZARD - Physical imbalance, tool rebound, falling and flying parts

RESULT - Lacerations, sprains and strains, burns

LOOK FOR - Tight working areas

REAL ACCIDENTS: A plant operator was clearing wet material from a hopper door. The

working area was very restricted and confined the swing of the sledgehammer he was using.

During one swing, his arm and the sledgehammer hit the side of the hopper, bruising his

forearm. RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Before working, take a look around and size up potential hazards.

U Get a good footing and avoid awkward positions.

U Wear PPE and guard against flying grit, falling parts, and sharp edges.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we have similar tight work

areas?

What are the main reasons we are in these

tight work areas?

What makes these tight work areas

potentially dangerous? Little air flow, poor

lighting, tight area, hidden from view, requires

work in awkward positions

Is there any way to avoid working in these

areas by moving something or reducing the

reasons you must be in such an area?

MODULE 3D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING LIGHTNING

HAZARD - Extreme weather conditions 30 CFR 56.11016

RESULT - Injury, death

LOOK FOR - Darkening clouds, storms, distant thunder, hair standing on end, tingling

REAL ACCIDENTS: A seasoned and experienced bulldozer operator was working in the

storm. Lightning struck the ground nearby, burning the operator. 23 LOST DAYS.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Be aware of weather conditions through news, forecasts, radio broadcasts.

U Plan for extreme weather events.

U Seek shelter—fully enclosed metal vehicles with rubber tires and windows up,

substantial buildings, low ground, clumps of tall bushes.

U Avoid any metal, open areas, lone or high trees, high ground, water.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where on our site can we take shelter in a

lightning storm?

What is our extreme weather plan?

Do rain and lightning occur together? Not

always. Lightning often strikes before rain.

Can someone show us the lightning

crouch? Immediately remove metal objects,

put feet together, duck head, squat low, cover

ears

MODULE 3E
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING CHEMICAL FUMES

HAZARD - Chemicals, dust, fumes, gases 30 CFR 57.5005

RESULT - Coughing, trouble breathing, lung damage, asphyxiation

LOOK FOR - Confined working areas, unmarked containers, MSDS

REAL ACCIDENTS: On a hot August afternoon, a 29-year-old laborer went inside a crusher

to clean the grease leaking from the shaft bearings. To make his job faster and easier, he

used a brake cleaner from a spray can. Shortly after beginning, he was overcome by fumes.

He was short of breath and was unable to move. Another employee called 911 and then

entered the crusher to assist his co-worker’s breathing until paramedics arrived. Both

employees were treated and released from the hospital.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Before using any chemicals, check the instructions for warnings.

U Always check the work area for ventilation.

U Never go after an unconscious person in a confined space without proper equipment

and training.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What would you have done?

What is our emergency plan?

Do we have emergency phone numbers at

all our phones?

What types of chemicals do we commonly

use? Pesticides, oils, starter fluid, paint thinner

What is a MSDS and where do we keep it?

Material Safety Data Sheet

MODULE 3F
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING SIGNAGE

HAZARD - Signs and the hazards they note 30 CFR 56.20011

RESULT - Thinking, caution, prevention

LOOK FOR - Safety reminders, hazardous area

REAL ACCIDENTS: Signs call attention to hazards, but sometimes they can be a cause of

injury themselves. Stay alert. A miner with 5 years of experience dislocated his knee when

he was installing a safety sign. A young miner was walking when a gust of wind blew a sign

onto her head. A miner tripped and fell over a hard-hat-area sign. 

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Avoid confusion by using signage standards such as ANSI.

U Use sign size, shape, and color to get the message across.

U Place signs where they will do the most good, not where they will fit.

U Use signs to remind, warn, and direct.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What does ANSI stand for? American

National Standards Institute

Do we use standardized signage? Colors,

shapes, sizes, ANSI, ISO [International

Organization for Standardization]

Where do we have signs? What do they

say?

Are our signs in good shape? 

MODULE 3G
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS

HAZARD - Punctured cans, welding near combustibles 30 CFR 56.4104

RESULT - Burns, explosions, death

LOOK FOR - Empty cans and drums, grease tubes, ignition sources

REAL ACCIDENTS: A young new miner carried a can of liquid into the shop area. Two other

miners were cutting bolts and sparks from a torch were flying. Vapors seeped out of the vent

holes the new miner had punched with a screwdriver. The fumes ignited, and the can

exploded. 25 DAYS LOST. 

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Never punch vent holes in cans—the fumes cannot be controlled.

U Flammable and combustibles must be stored separately and away from sources of

ignition. 

U Separate different trash types and use lidded disposal cans.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Do we have a separate storage area for

flammable and combustible materials?

Where do we have our safety cans? What

do we have in them?

What is our policy for safety cans?

What is our policy for shielding around

welding and cutting areas?

MODULE 3H 
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING PPE - EYE PROTECTION

HAZARD - Dust, fumes, injury to eyes 30 CFR 56.15004

RESULT - Eye, nose, and throat irritation; burns

LOOK FOR - Spraying chemicals, flying particles

REAL ACCIDENTS: A young miner with only a year of mining experience was spraying belt

dressing on the feeder drive belts. He had removed his safety glasses to see better. Some

of the spray went into his eyes. 1 DAY LOST TIME.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Before spraying, read the labels for directions and warnings.

U Before spraying, note air flow for yourself and others who might be affected.

U Keep all PPE clean and in good repair.

U Use different eye protection as needed—side shield, goggles, full face protection.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we keep our PPE supply?

Where is our first-aid kit? 

Do we have an eye washing station?

Who is certified in first aid?

What is our first-aid procedure?

MODULE 3I
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING OPERATING EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Unstable stockpiles, sloughing ground 30 CFR 56.9304

RESULT - Cuts, bruising, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Unprotected edges, sloughing ground

REAL ACCIDENTS: A heavy equipment operator in his mid-40's with over 20 years mining

experience was pushing rock near the top edge of the stockpile. The crest of the pile

sloughed down, jerking the bulldozer forward. The operator struck his head on the dozer

windshield. 132 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Before working on a pile, check for unstable ground, slumping, or cracking.

U Know that ice, thawing, and rain can change stockpile stability.

U Be aware of the angle of repose of a stockpile slope.

U Always wear seat belts.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What types of equipment are used on our

stockpiles? Pickup, dozer, bobcat, dump truck

What is an angle of repose and why is it

important? Maximum slope angle at which

unconsolidated material is stable. If a slope is

too steep or undercut, the slope can fail.

In the above story, what could have

caused the pile instability? Rain, ice,

thawing, heavy dozer weight, too near edge,

steep pile face, top loading of slope

MODULE 3J
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING ILLUMINATION

HAZARD - Limited visibility 30 CFR 56.17001

RESULT - Sprains and strains, cuts, collision, death

LOOK FOR - Dark work areas, going from light to dark or vice versa

REAL ACCIDENTS: Walking along an old haul road, a miner stepped into a newly cut 3-footdeep drainage ditch, twisting his knee. He didn’t see the trench in the dark. 82 LOST

WORKDAYS.

• By age 60, a person needs twice as much light to see as well as a 20-year-old.

• The speed at which an eye adjusts to change from light to dark or dark to light slows

with age.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Illuminate all work areas, travel ways, loading and dumping stations, switch panels.

U Have emergency backup lighting plans.

U Keep flashlights or cap lamps available.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Do we need lighting? Even if we have no

night shift, does it get dark in the early

mornings or evenings?

Where are some of our lights? Work bench,

shop, stockpiles, conveyors, gate

Are our lights in the best position to show

an area?

Are there any flashlights stored around

here?

MODULE 3K
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING WORK SITE HAZARDS: ANIMALS

HAZARD - Snakes, rabbits, gophers, mice, bats 30 CFR 56.18002

RESULT - Venom, bite, infection, rabies, hanta virus

LOOK FOR - Animal habitat, animal droppings, food chain

REAL ACCIDENTS: A miner was checking along a conveyor line when he stopped to remove

a water line coupling. As he reached his hand under the coupling, he was bitten by a snake.

10 DAYS LOST TIME.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Put trash in proper receptacles to control rodents.

U Keep vegetation cleared. Vegetation provides food, hiding places, and nesting places.

U Rodents attract snakes; control mice, rabbits, gophers.

U Don’t touch wild animals that seem lazy or tame.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What types of snakes do we have in this

region?

Has anyone seen a snake on the property?

If bitten by a snake, should you cut the

wound, let it bleed, and put on tourniquet?

No–wash with soap and water, keep the

wound below the level of the heart, and get to

a hospital immediately.

MODULE 3L
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION

HAZARD - Unexpected emergencies 30 CFR 56.18013

RESULT - Confusion, injury, death

LOOK FOR - Medical crisis, fire, explosion, extreme weather, power failure

REAL ACCIDENTS: It was a dark and quiet night. Then it got exciting. A small building

surrounding a blower for the conveying system caught fire. The plant water truck and local fire

department were called to put out the fire. No injuries were reported.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Every mine must have an emergency communications system.

U A designated “competent person” must be at the mine when people are working.

U The competent person is in charge during emergencies.

U Emergency telephone numbers must be posted by specific telephones.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What is our emergency communication

plan?

Do we have different procedures for different

emergencies? Fire, medical, power outage

Who is our competent person? Do we have

alternates?

Where are our emergency contact numbers

posted?

MODULE 3M
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Bins, hoppers, silos, tanks, surge piles 30 CFR 56.16002

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, suffocation, death

LOOK FOR - Equipment not locked out, working out of sight and alone

REAL ACCIDENTS: Two miners climbed into a hopper. A front-end loader entered the area

and dumped a load on them. The load crushed and trapped them, one for over an hour.

OVER 1 YEAR LOST TIME. 

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Post a guard at the access to dumps and high-traffic areas to prevent injury from

mobile equipment.

U Wear a safety belt or harness with lifeline for both worker and guard.

U Avoid hazards. Place your lock and tag on the power source, not just on the nearest

switch.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENT

How do we guard hoppers, surge piles,

silos, and similar places while we work on

them?

Who can explain our lockout/tagout

procedures?

Where do we keep our locks and tags? 

Who keeps the key?

Why isn’t it OK just to turn the switch off?

MODULE 4A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Equipment moving while being worked on 30 CFR 56.14105

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, amputations, death

LOOK FOR - Power left on, equipment not blocked against movement

REAL ACCIDENTS: A mechanic with 14 years of experience was working on a tractor when

it lurched forward and ran over him. OVER 1 YEAR LOST DUTY. 

• A mechanic with 6 years of experience disconnected a hydraulic line from a cylinder. The

cylinder ram suddenly extended, amputating his finger. 18 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES:

U De-energizing means neutralizing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and

gravitational power.

U Avoid hazards. Secure equipment and parts against movement during maintenance.

U Take time before starting work to look for potential hazards and plan blocking needs.

U Use caution when blocking. Avoid pinch points.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we keep blocking material? Do

we have enough? Is it in good condition?

What is a good way to block loader arms?

Why isn’t it ok to work under a suspended

load, such as a part chained to a loader?

How do you avoid a pinch point when you

place blocks?

MODULE 4B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Accidents while changing screens

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures

LOOK FOR - Poor footing, odd body positions, tight spaces

REAL ACCIDENTS: Just before lunch, a loader operator with 15 years of experience was

helping replace screens on a plant. While removing a screen panel, he dropped it on his foot,

fracturing his toes. 28 DAYS LOST. 

• A screen plant operator with 3 years of mining experience, but only 3 months as a plant

operator, was replacing a screen. As he was twisting to lift a screen cloth into the lower deck,

he strained his back. 47 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Lock out the equipment.

U Get help or use mechanical aids to lift heavy or awkward loads.

U Make sure the work area is clear of debris before starting.

U Plan the job to avoid twisting with a load.

U Use protective equipment—safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety harness and

line (where work deck is not provided).

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed

to fix?

Which screens are hard to work on?

What can we do to make it a safer and

easier job?

Has anyone seen a close call or accident

when working on a screen?

What are some techniques we can use to

prevent these types of injuries at our site?

MODULE 4C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Accidents while changing drive belts and chains 30 CFR 56.14105

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, amputations

LOOK FOR - Pinch points and stored energy

REAL ACCIDENTS: 10% of all maintenance accidents involve changing drive belts or chains.

Most injuries result in stitches, but the victims are only fractions of an inch from a more serious

injury. A miner with 10 years of experience was changing V-belts on a conveyor drive when

the pulley turned suddenly, amputating his fingers. OVER 100 DAYS LOST .

BEST PRACTICES:

U Keep guards in place and maintained.

U Lock and tag out the equipment before working.

U Relieve stored energy and block equipment.

U Keep hands away from pinch points. Use proper tools.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed to

fix?

What are some ways the victim in this case

could have prevented his injuries?

How do gloves help? Could gloves hurt?

Which drive belts or chains can turn

suddenly? All of them

MODULE 4D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING PPE - EYE PROTECTION

HAZARD - Welding and cutting, flash, sparks, fumes 30 CFR 56.15004

RESULT - Blindness, burns, choking

LOOK FOR - No PPE, no shielding, no access restriction, poor ventilation

REAL ACCIDENTS: A belt man was helping another employee erect a conveyor. While the

belt man was tightening some bolts, the other employee began welding on a guard. Even

though the belt man was not looking at the arc, the flash was bouncing off his glasses brightly

enough to make him squint. Later that evening, his eyes were still bothering him so he went

to the hospital. He was found to have UV burns to his eyes, requiring him to wear dark

glasses for several weeks.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protectors,

respirator, welding gloves, boots, coveralls, fall harness.

U Goggles or safety glasses should have side shields.

U If fogging is a problem, wear a sweatband to keep sweat from fogging your glasses.

U Keep all people away from the welding area or shield the working area with welding

curtains.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Do we do welding, cutting, or grinding

here?

Do we have curtains or panels to go

around the welding and cutting area?

What are some other hazards from welding

and how can we protect ourselves? Fumes,

burns, heat, fire, noise, electrical shock

MODULE 4E
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING TIRE MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Accidents while changing tires 30 CFR 56.14104

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Heavy loads, working alone

REAL ACCIDENTS: On a cold February evening near the end of a 12-hour shift, a welder with

4 years of experience started to repair a tire on a front-end loader. As he tried to remove the

tire by himself, it suddenly came free. He tried to stop it and severely strained his shoulder.

207 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U A front-end loader tire weighs more than 200 lb.

U Before beginning tasks, go through a mental “what if” and “what I’d do” safety check.

U Task training is required before attempting any new task.

U Asking for help is not “whining,” it’s good safety sense.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Do we have any load assisting devices? 

Where are they?

What is our procedure for changing our big

tires?

Who does our new task training?

What were some of our recent tasks that

required new task training?

MODULE 4F
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING TRAFFIC CONTROL

HAZARD - Mobile equipment accidents 30 CFR 56.9100

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Excessive speed, crossing traffic lanes, traffic congestion

REAL ACCIDENTS: One in six mobile equipment accidents involve violations of traffic rules.

• Just before lunch, a dozer operator was in his 9th hour of operating a loader. While in

reverse, he cut across a 2-foot-high berm marking traffic lanes, throwing his body against the

arm rest and bruising his pelvis. 51 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY. 

• A truck driver was driving his empty truck down a ramp. He missed the corner and struck

a gravel pile. 64 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Follow the rules. Watch your speed, stay in lanes.

U Check your equipment (brakes, signals) before each use.

U Check brakes each time you approach a steep grade or elevated dump.

U Never move or change direction without using a warning signal or flagger.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we post our traffic rules? What

are they?

Where are our high-hazard areas? Is

there a way to relieve the hazard?

Which of our grades require brake checks?

Are they posted?

If you are relieving someone for only a few

minutes, do you need to check the equipment? Yes! Do it yourself. It’s your safety.

What do we do if we observe someone

violating traffic rules or operating unsafely?

MODULE 5A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING VARIABLE GROUND

HAZARD - Equipment rollover or burial 30 CFR 56.9304

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Excessive speed, steep grades, soft shoulders, unstable highwalls, poor

berms

REAL ACCIDENTS: 15% of all mobile equipment accidents involve rolling over banks, rolling

over on soft shoulders, or being buried by rockfall from highwalls. 

• On a warm, sunny fall morning, a 36-year-old loader operator with 3 years of experience

began his shift by dumping waste rock over a bench to a lower level of the pit. After an hour

and a half he had built the bench out about 10 feet. The wheels of his loader were on the new

bench he had built when it slumped, carrying the loader over the bank to the pit floor, resulting

in strains to the operator's back, shoulders, and arms. OVER 180 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Inspect berms before dumping.

U Berms should be at least half as high as the largest tire. 

U Check the ground for soft shoulders (cracks, water, slumps).

U Never drive on top of a highwall or stockpile that is being loaded out from below.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we dump over berms or stops?

How high should our berms be?

Where are our soft shoulder hazard areas? 

What can we do to fix them?

Where are our highwall hazard areas? 

How do you spot them?

What do we do if we see a failing berm,

unstable highwall, or soft shoulder?

 MODULE 5B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING RAMPS AND DUMPING FACILITIES

HAZARD - Dumping hazards 30 CFR 56.9303

RESULT - Strain, fracture, death 

LOOK FOR - Inadequate berms/stops, unstable ground

REAL ACCIDENTS: A driver with 35 years of experience was pulling forward with the bed

raised while dumping an end-dump truck. A rear wheel sank into a soft spot, tipping the truck

over on its side. The driver was wearing a seat belt. 8 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Examine the dump site before each dump (berms, ground stability, overhead clearance,

traffic).

U Back in square to the berm or bumper stop.

U Stay at least one truck length away from the edge of the dump.

U Always wear your seat belt.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What did we talk about during our last

training meeting? Did we fix what we said

we’d fix?

Did you know that most of the dump weight

shifts to the rear axle when the bed is

raised? Why is this important to know?

What is our seatbelt policy?

When and to whom should you report

roadway and dump site problems?

MODULE 5C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING BERMS AND GUARDRAILS

HAZARD - Rolling over or through berms 30 CFR 56.9304

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures, or death

LOOK FOR - Low berms, loose material, poor dumping location

REAL ACCIDENTS: A young miner with 4 years of experience was dumping waste material

over a berm located 10 feet from a pond bank. The berm and bank suddenly gave way,

causing the truck to roll into the pond. 34 DAYS LOST

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Examine the berms in all working areas pre-shift and as needed before dumping.

U Use consolidated material for berms. Place berms on solid ground, not loose fill.

U Berms should be mid-axle high as measured on the largest piece of mobile equipment

using the travel way.

U Immediately repair or replace all berms that have been run over or against.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What should be the berm height for the

size of our trucks?

What is acceptable material out of which to

build our berms? 

How close to the edge do we place the

berms?

When and to whom should you report

berm problems?

What are some reasons to always inspect

the berm before dumping? Changes due to

weather, truck size, damage, slumping slope

MODULE 5D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING BACKUP ALARMS

HAZARD - Struck by mobile equipment 30 CFR 56.14132

RESULT - Bruises, sprains and strains, lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Confined work areas, moving equipment, blind areas

REAL ACCIDENTS: A mechanic was working with an operator on a Bobcat. They were

cleaning up around the mill area. The backup alarm was constantly going on and off as the

Bobcat moved back and forth. This time the mechanic was standing in the Bobcat operator’s

blind spot when he was hit, resulting in a sprained knee.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Spotters, alarms, and flashing strobe lights are used as backup warnings.

U Scan the site and task at hand before starting work.

U Work as far from moving equipment as possible.

U Communicate with other workers and make eye contact with them.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What are some ideas that would have

prevented the accident?

What kinds of mobile equipment do we

have? Grader, dozer, loader, Bobcat, haul

truck, forklift, pickup, manlift, water truck

Has anyone seen or experienced a near-hit

with a piece of moving equipment at home

or at work? What happened?

What do you do when the backup alarm

stops working?

MODULE 5E
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING PRESHIFT INSPECTIONS: BRAKES

HAZARD - Miscommunication, malfunctioning equipment 30 CFR 56.14101

RESULT - Injury, death

LOOK FOR - Out-of-service tags, repair tags, delayed maintenance

REAL ACCIDENTS: A shovel was being taken to the pit and was at the top of the ramp.

Suddenly, the shovel slipped out of gear. When the brakes did not work, the operator dropped

the front bucket. The shovel’s brakes had been written up for repair, but after a month, were

still not in working order. The operator, who had less than a year’s experience, suffered cuts,

bruises, and muscle sprains. 14 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Before using any equipment, make sure it is in proper working order.

U Tagout systems help communicate to everyone the state of the equipment.

U Know the braking system and capacities of each machine.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who can explain the three common types

of braking systems? Service, emergency,

park

Does all our mobile equipment have

operator manuals? If not, where are they

kept?

What is a tagout system? In addition to

repair forms, tags are put on the equipment to

stop its use and warn of defects

Do we have a tagout system and how does

it work?

MODULE 5F
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

HAZARD - Falls, caught between, hang up 30 CFR 56.14105

RESULT - Sprains and strains, cuts, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Uneven or poor footing, hot or frozen surfaces, cramped work space

REAL ACCIDENTS: A loader operator with 4 years of mining experience was removing the

hood of the excavator for routine maintenance. He lost his balance and fell, receiving cuts and

injuring his back. 39 DAYS LOST.

• Slipping and falling have always been a major classification of mining injuries, and sprains

and strains are a main injury type for miners.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Always plan your moves on equipment before working. Note handholds, footholds.

U Make sure all ladders, footholds, and handholds are in good repair.

U Use fall protection if working from an unguarded platform.

U Never work between equipment and highwalls or stockpiles.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Which of our equipment requires climbing

on? Why? During driving, repairs, oiling,

fueling, cleaning

Pick a task like cleaning the windshield. 

What are some ways to reduce the risk of

slipping and falling?

What is the condition of the hand and foot

holds on the different equipment? Can they

be improved?

MODULE 5G
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING MOBILE EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Operating near high-voltage power lines 30 CFR 56.12071

RESULT - Electrocution, burns, death 

LOOK FOR - Raised truck beds, overhead power lines

REAL ACCIDENTS: Early one spring morning, a truck driver was dumping rocks at the

loadout area. As the truck bed was raised, it came in contact with the overhead power lines.

The driver was not injured, but the electricity blew out two truck tires.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Examine the dump site before each dump (berms, ground stability, overhead clearance,

traffic).

U Be alert. Conditions change quickly around a dump area.

U Lower the truck bed immediately after dumping.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where do we have overhead power lines?

Are these lines around our active hauling

areas? Is there enough overhead

clearance?

Can someone explain our mine site’s

procedure for dumping at the stockpile?

When and to whom should you report

roadway and dumpsite problems?

What is our policy if a truck hits a power

line?

MODULE 5H
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING MATERIALS HANDLING

HAZARD - Lifting accidents

RESULT - Strains

LOOK FOR - Heavy or awkward objects, unbalanced body positions

REAL ACCIDENTS: One out of every 20 sand and gravel accidents involves lifting. A new

miner was up on the platform changing a screen. He lifted the screen cloth then twisted to pull

it away from the deck. He felt a sudden, sharp pain in his back. 5 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Know the weight of the object you’re lifting and know when to get help.

U Plan your lift and clear out the area and travelway before starting.

U Position yourself to lift with your legs without bending or twisting your back.

U Never lift an object without a secure grip. Hold the object close to you.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What tasks require us to lift heavy or

awkward objects?

How could you guess how much

something weighs before you lift it? Pick up

a corner, push it, read the label.

What can we use to get a better grip on

odd-shaped objects?

Who can show us what we mean by lifting

with the legs?

MODULE 6A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING MATERIALS HANDLING

HAZARD - Dropping or catching objects

RESULT - Strains 

LOOK FOR - Heavy or awkward objects, unbalanced body positions, unexpected movements

REAL ACCIDENTS: At the end of the day, a miner with 4 years of experience went to move

a barrel. While lifting the barrel, it slipped from his grip and began to fall. When he tried to

catch the barrel, he tore the ligaments in his arm. OVER 1 YEAR LOST. 

• Late in his shift, a new miner was helping another employee lift a screen panel. The other

employee let go of the screen panel without warning, leaving his partner carrying the full load,

resulting in a severe shoulder strain. OVER 1 YEAR LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Know the weight of the object you’re lifting and know when to get help.

U Communicate with the person helping you. Agree on signals before you lift.

U Have a clear path of travel and place to put an object down.

U Never try to stop a falling object. Learn how and when to let go.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed

to fix?

What tasks require us to lift heavy or

awkward objects?

Is there a way to avoid lifting these

objects?

Should we have standard signals we

should always use here?

 MODULE 6B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING MATERIALS HANDLING

HAZARD - Unsafe travelways 30 CFR 56.9201 and 56.20003

RESULT - Strains 

LOOK FOR - Cluttered or uneven accessways, heavy or awkward objects, unbalanced

body positions

REAL ACCIDENTS: A young dispatcher strained her back when she stepped on a uneven

surface while carrying a computer through a doorway. 58 DAYS LOST

• A mine laborer strained a muscle in his leg while carrying a skirt board up a flight of stairs.

The width of the board required him to climb the stairs in an awkward position. 5 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Know the weight of the object you’re lifting and know when to get help.

U Never carry an object that obstructs your vision.

U Check the travelway and have a clear path before starting.

U If you slip while carrying, let the object drop.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What tasks require us to carry large or heavy

objects? Can we change these tasks?

If the object is too big to see over or around or

walk normally, what could you do?

Why should you drop a load if you slip? 

Do you think you’d be more likely to carry out

an emergency action if you think about it first?

Where do we keep lift-assist devices (push

cart, hand truck, hoist, forklift)?

MODULE 6C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING HAND TOOLS

HAZARD - Knife accidents 30 CFR 56.14205

RESULT - Lacerations, amputations

LOOK FOR - Dull/bent blades, unbalanced body positions

REAL ACCIDENTS: One out of every 30 sand and gravel accidents involves a knife. Just

before lunch break on a hot July morning, a 42-year-old laborer with 2 months of experience

used a utility knife to cut a conveyor belt. As he was pulling the knife across the belt toward

himself, the blade slipped out of the belt cut. Before he could stop, the blade went into his

knee, cutting some of his ligaments. 7 DAYS LOST

BEST PRACTICES:

U Avoid pulling the blade toward your body.

U Wear gloves to protect your hands.

U Position yourself to be out of harm’s way in case the knife slips.

U Do not use dull or bent blades.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What types of things are hard to cut without pulling the knife toward you?

Does anyone have a way to cut away from

your body in these cases?

Has anyone seen an accident or near miss

with a knife?

What could the person in this accident

have done differently?

MODULE 7A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING HAND TOOLS

HAZARD - Hammer accidents 30 CFR 56.14205

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures

LOOK FOR - Damaged tool handles, chipped or cracked tool heads, awkward body

positions

REAL ACCIDENTS: A mechanic with 15 years of experience severely strained his back when

he swung a sledgehammer to drive a wedge into a crusher plate and missed the target. 65

DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY. 

• A new miner was struck on the hand when the head of the hammer he was using to punch

holes in a belt came off. 35 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Wear eye protection. Wear gloves to protect your hands.

U Position yourself and others to be able to let go of the hammer if you miss.

U Position yourself to be balanced.

U Inspect tools before use.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What jobs are hard to get a good stable

position for hammering?

Why would you let go of the hammer if you

miss?

Has anyone had an accident or near miss

with a hammer? 

What do you do differently now? What

could the person in the accident have done

differently

MODULE 7B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING HAND TOOLS

HAZARD - Accidents while using bars and prying

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures

LOOK FOR - Damaged/bent bars, unbalanced body positions, sudden release of energy

REAL ACCIDENTS: One out of every 25 accidents in sand and gravel mines involves using

a pry bar.

• On a very cold January evening, a miner with 1-1/2 years of experience was trying to free

a conveyor belt jammed under a hopper. He put the bar under the belt and leaned into it until

he felt a sharp pain in his back. 75 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY. 

• A mechanic with 1 year of experience was using a pry bar to remove a wheel to change the

tire. The bar slipped, crushing his fingers against the truck frame and badly cutting his finger.

He was not wearing gloves. 41 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Wear eye protection. Wear gloves to protect your hands.

U Use the right tool for the job.

U Position yourself to be balanced.

U Do not use damaged bars.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Are there jobs here that require a bar and

have a high risk of pinching or straining?

Is there a way to hold or use the bar to

reduce the risk?

Has anyone seen an accident or near miss

with a bar?

What could the people in these accidents

have done differently?

MODULE 7C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING POWERED HAND TOOLS

HAZARD - Powered hand tool accidents 30 CFR 56.14116

RESULT - Lacerations, amputations

LOOK FOR - Unstable body position, poor tool condition

REAL ACCIDENTS: A machinist with 13 years of experience was using a hand-held power

saw to cut off the end of a block of wood. He was stabilizing the piece with one hand. When

he started the cut, the saw blade caught in the wood and pulled his hand into the blade. The

saw had a trigger lock on. He suffered severe lacerations to his hand. 56 DAYS

LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Never use a power tool with the trigger lock on.

U Use both hands on the power tool to steady it as well as to keep your hands out of the

way.

U Never remove power tool guards. Replace guards if they are missing.

U Check tool, cord, and prongs before each use.

U Circular saws and chain saws must never have a trigger lock

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What types of power tools do we have?

Saw, sander, impact wrench, grinder, drill

Where do we keep clamps, vises, and

other support equipment?

What’s the condition for each of these tools

and how can they be improved?

What’s our procedure to get tools fixed or

replaced?

MODULE 7D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING CONVEYORS & STATIONARY EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Being struck by falling material 30 CFR 56.14110

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, death

LOOK FOR - Active spilling, material rolling on belt, overloaded transfers, loose guards

REAL ACCIDENTS: Twenty-five percent of all nonmaintenance stationary equipment

accidents involve being struck by falling objects, usually spilling product from the conveyors.

• Just after lunch, a screen plant operator with 4 years of experience was cleaning spillage

on a catwalk along an elevated belt. The belt continued to spill as he cleaned. As he was

bent over getting another shovel load, a softball-sized rock rolled off the belt, striking him on

the back of the head just below his hard hat. OVER 180 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Control loading to prevent spills. Use skirts, baffles, chains, or guards to contain

material at transfer points.

U Wear protective equipment at all times: safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed boots.

U Do not pass barricades in restricted areas.

U Do not remove spill controls while equipment is running. Secure guards when done.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What is our clean-out procedure when

working around the conveyors?

Do we have conveyor spill problems? How

can we correct them? Who will fix them?

Do we have guards that are loose or

damaged that could fall? Who will fix these?

Has anyone seen a close call or injury from

material falling off equipment?

MODULE 8A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING CONVEYORS & STATIONARY EQUPMENT

HAZARD - Accidents while cleaning tail pulleys 30 CFR 56.11013 and 56.14202

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, amputations, death

LOOK FOR - Poor guarding, equipment in use or not locked out

REAL ACCIDENTS: A new, young miner went under a guard to clean a feeder and was drawn

into the tail pulley. OVER 400 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY. 

• A new miner was cleaning an operating tail pulley through a guard when the pulley caught

the shovel. The shovel handle struck the miner in the face, knocking him 6 feet to the ground.

1 DAY LOST.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Guard all tail pulleys that can be reached at any time.

U Lock out and tag out the conveyor before removing a guard.

U Never reach around a guard.

U Design guards so the pulley can be cleaned without removing the guard. 

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who remembers what we talked about last

week? Was there something we needed

to fix?

Do we have any tail pulleys that need

attention? 

Do we have guards that allow tail pulleys to

be cleaned safely?

Any ideas on how we can make our guards

better?

Has anyone witnessed a close call or injury

from cleaning a tail pulley?

MODULE 8B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING CONVEYORS & STATIONARY EQUPMENT

HAZARD - Accidents while working around return rollers 30 CFR 56.14107

RESULT - Lacerations, fractures, amputation, death

LOOK FOR - Poor guarding, equipment in use or not locked out

REAL ACCIDENTS: Seventeen percent of all nonmaintenance stationary equipment accidents

occur around return rollers, resulting in several fatalities each year. 

• A new miner was adjusting return rollers when his wrench was caught by the idler, pulling

his arm through. OVER 200 DAYS LOST .

• A miner leaned over a conveyor to check a noise and placed his hand close to the roller.

The roller pulled in his hand, and he was burned by the belt sliding over it. 42 DAYS

RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Don’t clean moving idlers. Install scrapers. Lock out for manual cleaning.

U Adjust belts from the return side. Use proper tools.

U Never reach around a guard. Be aware of your hand position at all times.

U Guard all rollers likely to have accidental contact. 

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What could have be done to avoid the first

accident in the case?

Do we have any unguarded return rollers? 

Where are they? Are they all out of reach?

How do we clean return rollers safely? Are

there places that could use scrapers?

Has anyone seen a close call or injury from

a return roller?

MODULE 8C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING CONVEYORS & STATIONARY EQUIPMENT

HAZARD - Shoveling, overexertion, or striking equipment

RESULT - Strains, lacerations, fractures

LOOK FOR - Poor guarding, equipment in use/not locked out, tight spaces, odd positions

REAL ACCIDENTS: Seven of 10 shoveling accidents are from overexertion. Near the end

of the day, a belt man with 1 year of experience was cleaning spillage from under a conveyor.

He tried to lift a large rock with his shovel and felt a sharp pain in his back. OVER 100 DAYS

LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Check your work area for things you could hit while shoveling.

U Clean your way into an area so you are always on good footing.

U Watch your body position. Keep your knees bent and don’t twist or lean with heavy

loads.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What places do we have that are hard to

shovel in or around?

How can we make improvements?

Does anyone have a good technique for

shoveling that is easier on your back? Can

you show us?

Are there places we can set up to clean

with machines and not shovels?

MODULE 8D
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING OVERHEAD POWER LINES

HAZARD - High-voltage power 30 CFR 56.12071

RESULT - Shock, burns, death

LOOK FOR - Overhanging power lines

REAL ACCIDENTS: Near the end of a long day, a young laborer with 1 year of experience

was attempting to lift live overhead power lines with a PVC pipe so the portable plant could

pass underneath it. The live wire slipped off the PVC pole and brushed his arm, burning him.

2 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Only qualified persons should work around live wires.

U Wear rubber gloves and rubber-soled shoes or boots when working around electrical

equipment.

U Overhead power lines with less than 10 feet of clearance must be de-energized and

grounded before working around them.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

What common items can conduct

electricity on our bodies? Ring, necklace,

earrings, wristwatch

Do we have overhead power lines on our

property? Does it have enough clearance?

Are there certain areas at our site that

collect water and could pose an electrical

hazard?

Who is qualified to work around electrical

equipment?

MODULE 9A
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING POWER CABLES

HAZARD - Splicing and repairing power cables 30 CFR 56.12013

RESULT - Shock, burns, death

LOOK FOR - Cut and worn cables, cable splices, exposed wires

REAL ACCIDENTS: A foreman with 5 years of experience was repairing the electrical power

cable to the conveyor. He disconnected the power to the cable and then taped the damaged

section of cable. He instructed a co-worker to turn the power back on while he was holding

the repaired section of cable. The repaired area of the cable exploded, throwing the foreman

to the ground and burning his hand. OVER 60 DAYS LOST/RESTRICTED DUTY.

BEST PRACTICES: 

U Use lockout/tagout procedures.

U Only qualified persons should work with electrical equipment.

U Splices and repairs must have insulation at least equal to the original power cable.

U Use only Class C fire extinguishers on electrical fires.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Who does our electrical repairs and

maintenance here?

Can someone explain how our

lockout/tagout system works?

Where are our first-aid kits? What’s in

them? 

Who’s responsible for keeping our kits

stocked?

MODULE 9B
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING ELECTRICAL FUSES

HAZARD - Fuse removal or replacement 30 CFR 57.12036

RESULT - Shock, burns, electrocution

LOOK FOR - Energized panels, powered cables

REAL ACCIDENTS: Early on a summer morning, a belt man with 12 years of experience

went to the motor control box for the stacking conveyor to see why it had shut down. He

noticed there was no power, so he attempted to change the fuses. While installing the fuse,

an electric arc burned his face and hand. 12 DAYS LOST.

BEST PRACTICES:

U Use lockout/tagout procedures.

U Electricity is present even when the switch is in the "off" position. Unplug equipment

when not in use and before inspecting, cleaning, or fixing it. 

U Always de-energize the circuit before removing or replacing fuses.

U Only qualified persons should work around electrical equipment.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

Where are our main power breakers?

What’s our procedure for changing fuses

and who is qualified to change them?

Other than electrical, what other sources of

energy are there? Give examples.

Mechanical: Conveyor belt; pneumatic:

compressed air tank; hydraulic: loader bucket;

chemical: gas fumes

Who can explain our lockout/tagout

procedures?

MODULE 9C
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act
TOOLBOX TRAINING

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HAZARD -

RESULT -

LOOK FOR -

REAL ACCIDENT:

BEST PRACTICES: 

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U

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WHAT ABOUT OUR SITE? COMMENTS

MODULE 
TRAINING RECORD

DATE: MSHA MINE/CONTRACTOR NAME & ID No. 

TRAINER/COMPETENT PERSON: 

LENGTH: LOCATION: 

~ Check If This Is Part of Annual Refresher Training (CFR 30, 46.8.c)

PERSONS TRAINED (PRINT FULL NAME AND INITIAL): 

I certify that the above training has been completed: ________________________________________ Date: 

(Signature of person responsible for safety and health training) 

False certification Is punishable under §110(a) and (f) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act

Delivering on the Nation’s promise:

Safety and health at work for all people

Through research and prevention

For additional information, contact NIOSH at 

1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-8575)

Fax: 513-533-8575

or visit the NIOSH Website at

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SAFER HEALTHIER PEOPLE

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-162