Courses for MSHA and 

the Mining Industry 

U.S. Department of Labor 

Mine Safety and Health Administration 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy 

FY 2001 

Dedicated to the Health and Safety 

of the Nation's Miners 
Visit our website at http://www.msha.gov 
Courses for MSHA and 

the Mining Industry 

U.S. Department of Labor 

Elaine L. Chao 

Secretary 

Mine Safety and Health Administration 

Dave D. Lauriski 

Assistant Secretary 

FY 2001 
CONTENTS


List of Courses by Topic 

Introduction 

General Academy Information. 

Travel to the Academy 

Training Courses 

Metal/Nonmetal Inspection Courses 

Journeyman Training 

Metal/Nonmetal Mine Inspectors Retraining 

Metal/Nonmetal Entry Level Inspectors Training 

Coal Inspection Courses 

Journeyman Training 

Coal Mine Inspectors Retraining 

Coal Entry Level Inspectors Training 

Computer Training Schedule 

Certification and Qualification Courses 

General Courses for MSHA and the 

Mining Industry 

Seminars/Workshops for MSHA and the 

Mining Industry 

Supervisory Training (Coal) 

Supervisory Training (Metal/Nonmetal) 

Specialists Training 

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2000-2001 Schedule of Courses by Date

New Course Suggestion Form

Enrollment Form

Notice: Other Available Catalogs

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LIST OF COURSES BY TOPIC


Page 

ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSES 

Accident Prevention Techniques .....................78


Mine Accident Investigation and


Report Writing...............................26, 43


Mine Accident Investigation Techniques...............86


COMMUNICATION COURSES 

Employee Involvement and Quality Improvement


through Partnership (EIQI) .......................79


COMPUTER COURSES 

Corel WordPerfect 8.0 .............................60


Inspectors Portable Application for Laptops (IPAL)


Coal .......................................41, 61


Metal/Nonmetal .............................24, 61


Microsoft Access 97


Introduction to Microsoft Access 97 ................62


Intermediate Microsoft Access 97 ..................63


Advanced Microsoft Access 97 ....................64


Microsoft Excel 97


Introduction to Microsoft Excel 97 .................65


Advanced Microsoft Excel 97 .....................65


Microsoft Outlook 98 ..............................66


Microsoft PowerPoint 97 ...........................67


Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 .........................68


Microsoft Word 97 ................................69


Teradata Training ...........................28, 50, 70


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Page 

ELECTRICAL COURSES 

Electrical Hazards .................................20


Electrical Safety for Miners and


Nonelectrical Inspectors..........................38


INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE COURSES 

Coal Mine Noise Sampling ..........................37


Health Hazards ...................................23


Industrial Hygiene .................................40


Industrial Hygiene: Sampling for Respirable


Silica Dust and Noise ............................81


Intermediate Toxicology ............................84


Noise Hazards, Regulation, and Noise Control..........45


Respirable Dust and Silica Sampling and Control ........46


INSTRUCTOR COURSES 

Instructor Training Workshop (Part 46) ...............82


Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48) ...............83


MINE SAFETY COURSES 

Blasting (Surface)...............................19, 35


Ground Control Hazards ...........................21


Haulage (Surface)...............................22, 39


Hoists and Elevators ...............................80


Introduction to Mining .............................85


Longwall Safety ...................................42


Mine Elevator Inspection Program Training


Module I ......................................87


Mine Fire Control Seminar .......................44, 95


Principles of Industrial Ventilation....................27


Roof Control for Miners............................47


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Page 

MINE SAFETY COURSES (continued)


Surface Facilities and Coal Preparation .............49, 88


Underground Diesel Equipment/Ventilation ...........51


Underground Powered Haulage ......................52


SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 

Accident Investigation Retraining Seminar .............90


Coal Mine Inspection and Citation Writing


Workshop ...................................36, 91


Metal/Nonmetal Mine Inspection and Citation


Writing Workshop.............................25, 92


Mine Blasting Safety and Application Seminar ..........93


Mine Construction, Maintenance, and Repairs Safety


Workshop ......................................94


Mine Fire Control Seminar .......................44, 95


Roof Control Seminar...........................48, 96


Surface Haulage Safety Seminar ......................97


TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar ............98


QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION COURSES 

Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification ......72


Qualification for Impoundment Inspection.............75


Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler


Calibration/Maintenance Certification................74


Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling Certification .......73


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INTRODUCTION


Protecting those who work in our Nation's mines requires an 

awareness and understanding of the conditions which endanger 

their health and safety. 

This problem was recognized as early as 1865 when a proposal 

for a Federal mining bureau was submitted to Congress. But it 

was not until 45 years later that a series of mine explosions led 

to passage of the Organic Act of 1910. That Act created the Bureau of Mines. 

Laws passed over the next six decades enlarged the scope of legislation aimed at reducing mining hazards. The Federal Coal Mine 

Health and Safety Act of 1969 contained provisions for the 

training of Federal mine inspectors, as well as establishing education and training for states, mine operators, and miners. To 

meet the provisions of the Act, the National Mine Health and 

Safety Academy was constructed near Beckley, West Virginia. 

Dedicated in 1976, the present Academy complex houses the 

largest educational institution in the world devoted solely to 

health and safety in mining. The Academy serves as the central 

training facility for Federal mine inspectors and mine safety professionals from other government agencies, the mining industry, 

and labor. 

Academy staff provides classroom instruction and produces 

videotapes, slide presentations, publications, and other training 

materials. These classes and materials cover safety and inspection procedures, accident prevention, investigations, industrial 

hygiene, mine emergency procedures, mining technology, management, and many other subjects. All of these items are designed with one central theme in mind — to promote and 

enhance the health and safety of those who work in our Nation's mines. 

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GENERAL ACADEMY INFORMATION


PURPOSE: 

The primary purpose of the Academy is to design, develop, and 

conduct instructional programs which will assist in government, 

industry, and labor efforts to reduce accidents and health hazards in the mineral industries. 

ORGANIZATION: 

The Academy has five major organizational units as noted below: 

Department of 

Instructional Materials 

Department of 

Instructional Services 

Facilities Support 

Services 

Superintendent's Office 

Technical Information 

Center and Library 

•	 The Superintendent is responsible for the immediate management and operation of the Academy. The Superintendent 

is aided by the Deputy Superintendent and the Chairpersons 

of two academic units – the Department of Instructional 

Services and the Department of Instructional Materials – as 

well as a Facilities Support Manager and the Technical Information Center Librarian. 

•	 The Department of Instructional Services is responsible 

for the training of coal and metal/nonmetal inspectors and 

selected government and industry personnel interested in 

mine health and safety. The department is also responsible 

for the development and publication of resident courses used 

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in the training of MSHA personnel and for planning, developing, revising, and evaluating publications for MSHA and 

the mining industry. 

•	 The Department of Instructional Materials provides educational/training support to MSHA and the mining industry 

by researching and developing videotapes, slides, tapes, and 

graphics material. Existing materials are also revised to reflect 

new developments and changes in mining technology and 

health and safety standards. The Department is also responsible for printing, storage, and distribution of Academy training 

materials. 

•	 The Technical Information Center and Library maintains 

books, magazines, newspapers, reports, audiovisual materials, 

and other information related to mine health and safety. The 

Library now provides to both the national and international 

mining communities immediate and easy access to information or information sources that can improve the safety and 

health of miners world-wide. 

•	 Facilities Support Services is responsible for administrative 

support to the academic programs, including student services, 

facilities scheduling, student record keeping, physical plant 

maintenance, budget and procurement, property management, wellness, and contract administration. 

STUDENT LIFE: 

•	 Residence Hall – Persons staying at the Academy may have 

their spouses and immediate family as guests provided all appropriate fees are paid upon arrival. Advance reservations are 

required. Each of the Residence Hall rooms is equipped with 

telephone, cable TV, beds, chairs, desks, desk lamps, dressers, 

shower, and lavatory. Linens are furnished by the Academy. 

Cleaning service is provided, but occupants are responsible 

for the general upkeep of their rooms and are liable for any 

damage or lost linen. 

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•	 Other Accommodations – For anyone who would like accommodations outside the Academy, a number of motels and 

some apartment units are available for rent in the Beckley 

area. For information regarding living accommodations in the 

community, contact the Academy Student Services Branch. 

•	 Wellness Facilities – The Academy has available a wide 

variety of wellness and athletic facilities, including a gymnasium, tennis courts, racquetball court, a swimming pool, and 

an athletic field. Participants in Academy programs should 

bring appropriate clothing. In the Beckley area, state parks 

and other public and private facilities offer a variety of recreational opportunities. 

•	 Food Service – The Academy's food service offers complete meals in a cafeteria setting. The cafeteria can accommodate approximately 400 customers. Students may choose 

from a selection of entrees, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, 

made-to-order deli, and salad bar. The cafeteria offers 

heart-healthy and vegetarian entrees. They can also assist anyone who has special dietary needs. A full range of beverages 

are available to complement the meals. The cafeteria employs 

a full-time chef, dietician, and a baker. A cash-only snack bar 

is open after 5:00 p.m. for students' convenience. 

The student store, located next to the cafeteria, has a wide 

selection of sundries, souvenirs, and gifts. 

MSHA and other Federal Government students will be 

llowed per diem during their stay at the Academy. 

•	 Mail Service – The student mail facilities are located in the 

Residence Hall at the registration desk. The mailing address 

is: 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy 

1301 Airport Road 

Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426 

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•	 Vehicles – Students are required to register vehicles with the 

guard at the main entrance to the Academy grounds. A parking permit for display on the vehicle constitutes a permit to 

park in a designated parking area. 

ACADEMIC LIFE: 

•	 Units of Credit – Students completing Academy programs 

receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs). One CEU is ten 

contact hours of participation in an educational experience. 

Although the Academy does not grant degrees, accumulated 

CEUs may be converted into hours of credit at other educational institutions. 

•	 Admissions – Federal employees should initiate training requests through appropriate channels in their agency to ensure 

training is authorized and becomes part of their official record. DOL employees should file a DL-1-101 Form. 

Other students are also admitted to many Academy programs. Students may obtain information or enroll by submitting the enrollment form in the back of this catalog, or by 

contacting: 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


•	 Confirmation of Enrollment – Prospective students who 

wish confirmation that a scheduled class will be held should 

call the Academy's Student Services Branch at (304) 

256-3252. The Academy will notify registered students when 

a scheduled class is canceled or rescheduled. 

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•	 College Credit – A program has been established that will 

allow mine inspectors to obtain an Associate of Applied Science 

Degree in Occupational Development: Mine Inspection from the 

Community and Technical College of Marshall University. This 

program is a cooperative effort of MSHA, the National Council of Field Labor Locals, US DOL, Bureau of Apprenticeship 

and Training and the university. Marshall has agreed to award 

43 hours credits to those who have completed the equivalence 

of the mine inspection apprentice requirements. These credits 

are applied to the successful completion of the Entry Level 

Mine Inspection Training, and concurrent On-the-Job training. 

An additional 22 hours of general education requirements are 

required. 

•	 Attendance – Unless otherwise designated, resident classes 

begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. Absences from class 

are approved for personal illness or death in a student's immediate family. Students should notify their supervisor and 

instructors, and make up work assigned during periods of excused absence. 

•	 Certificates of Completion – Students who satisfy the 

Academy criteria for successful completion of any course of 

study receive a Certificate of Completion documenting course 

title, date, and CEUs. 

•	 Grades – A grading system is used for entry level (coal and 

metal/nonmetal) courses of study pursued through the Department of Instructional Services. Examinations are given in 

these classes, grades are recorded, and students are kept informed of their progress through periodic grade reports. 

•	 Withdrawals – Students may withdraw from Academy programs, without penalty, due to injury or other extenuating circumstances. Students who withdraw receive no academic 

credit (CEUs) for the courses of study in which they were enrolled. 

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•	 Transcripts – Students may request, in writing, a copy of 

their academic record. Each request must include the student's full name and social security number. Requests for 

transcripts should be directed to: 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


FAX: (304) 256-3251


FEES AND BILLING: 

These fees are reviewed periodically and therefore are subject to change. 

•	 Lodging – All persons in residence at the Academy, except MSHA 

personnel, other personnel performing a direct service for MSHA, 

and persons attending under a program supported through an 

MSHA State Grant, will be charged for lodging. The lodging fee is 

$41.00 per person per day for single room and $53.00 per day for 

double room ($26.50 per person). Lodging fees are due upon arrival by check, money order, or VISA/MasterCard payable to 

MSHA Finance. Please note that (1) CASH CANNOT BE 

ACCEPTED, and (2) billing is possible for ten or more students on request by letter to the Academy Student Services Branch. 

•	 Food Service – Participants who pay for Academy lodging 

must register with the cafeteria cashier to obtain a meal ticket. 

Non-MSHA residents will be required to purchase a meal 

ticket from the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. Dinner will 

be optional. 

Pricing and times for the meals are as follows (prices do not include tax and are subject to change October 1, 2000): 

Breakfast ( 6:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.) $ 5.50 

Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) $ 7.00 

Dinner ( 5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.) $11.00 

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The meals are payable by cash, major credit card, or check/ 

money order to the West Virginia Society for the Blind. 

•	 Tuition – All persons attending Academy courses, except employees of Federal, State or local governments, and persons attending a program supported through an MSHA State Grant, 

will be charged tuition. The amount indicated by the course announcement is due upon arrival by check, money order, or 

credit card (VISA/MasterCard) payable to MSHA Finance. Please 

note that (1) CASH CANNOT BE ACCEPTED, and (2) billing is possible for ten or more students on request by letter 

to the Academy Student Services Branch. If tuition is submitted 

in advance, written notification of withdrawal to the Academy 

Student Services Branch is required to process a full refund. 

PHYSICAL FACILITIES: 

The Academy complex includes classrooms and laboratories accommodating 600 students, Residence Hall space for 320 people (double occupancy), a food services area, a Technical 

Information Center and Library, an auditorium, and a gymnasium and other wellness facilities. 

The campus complex consists of 9 buildings as described below: 

•	 The Classroom Building includes fourteen classrooms and 

ten laboratories. An Academy class day is from 8:00 a.m. to 

4:00 p.m. All other day classes must end by 5:00 p.m., unless 

prearranged at the time the program is scheduled. 

The Technical Information Center and Library (TICL) is also 

located in the Classroom Building of the Academy. The 

TICL's collection of research and study materials includes periodicals, documents, books, maps, technical reports, and audiovisuals covering the areas of health and safety, mining 

engineering, interpersonal communications, management, and 

other subjects pertinent to the Academy's mission. 

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•	 The Residence Hall is constructed on four levels and has 

160 units. 

•	 The Administration Building, a two-story structure, houses 

administrative and faculty offices, the auditorium, a student 

store, and a food services area. 

•	 The Mine Machinery Laboratory Building, which adjoins 

the Classroom Building, is equipped with a full power panel to 

operate all heavy mine equipment and various other electrical 

test panels to be used in student instruction. 

•	 The Mine Simulation Laboratory is a two-story building. 

The lower level consists of a classroom and staging area, a 

room and pillar mining layout, and a mine fan to simulate a 

coal mine. The upper level has tunnels to simulate metal/ 

nonmetal mining. The outside fire pit area is used to provide 

“hands-on” experience in extinguishing fires. 

•	 The Gymnasium is a modern fully-equipped facility suitable 

for wellness training as well as leisure time enjoyment. 

•	 The Maintenance and Equipment Building is used for 

maintenance of Academy equipment. 

•	 The Publications Distribution Center houses the print 

shop, as well as the Academy supply facilities and mail service. The Department of Instructional Materials offices are 

located in this building. 

•	 The Mine Emergency Operations (MEO) Building is 

6000 square feet and is located adjacent to the Mine Simulation Laboratory. The mine emergency command vehicles, office trailer, rescue capsule, All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), 

emergency generators, and water pumps are housed in this 

building. Also, a 600-square-foot mine rescue station for 

MSHA's Mine Emergency Unit (MEU) is located inside and 

contains a full complement of equipment for mine rescue/recovery. The building is used to train the assigned unit on a 

monthly basis. 

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TRAVEL TO THE ACADEMY


Located on a plateau in southern West Virginia, the Academy 

blends into its Appalachian mountain setting. Scenic vistas and 

wildlife greet travelers to the Academy and students experience 

a restful environment. 

Several options are available to travelers: 

By Air 

Beckley, West Virginia – Commercial airlines 

serve the Raleigh County Memorial Airport – located 1 mile from the Academy. Until 9:00 p.m. each 

day, free transportation is furnished to the Academy 

by using the courtesy phone (which dials automatically when you lift the receiver) located in the airport lobby. If there is no answer, call 256-3100. 

Charleston, West Virginia – Commercial airlines 

serve the Yeager Airport, located 65 miles north of 

the Academy. Rental cars are available from Charleston. 

Lewisburg, West Virginia – Commercial airlines 

serve the Greenbrier Valley Airport, located 47 miles 

east of the Academy. Rental cars, taxis, and limousines are available. 

By Train 

AMTRAK provides tri-weekly service to and from 

Prince, West Virginia – located 16 miles from the 

Academy. Taxi service meets all trains. 

By Bus 

Daily Greyhound service is available to and from 

Beckley; the station is located 8 miles from the Academy in downtown Beckley. Taxi service is available. 

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By Car 

Route Map


�Arriving from the NORTH �Arriving from the EAST 

� When using U.S. 19 South, go to and � When using I-64 West, use Exit 

follow I-77 South, exit at I-64 East 125, Beaver/Airport Road 

� Follow I-64 to EXIT 125B, Airport � Turn RIGHT at bottom of ramp 

Road � Academy is 1 mile on left 

� Academy is 1 mile on left 

�Arriving from the SOUTH �Arriving from the WEST 

� When using I-77 North, exit and fol- � When using I-64 East, use Exit 

low I-64 East 125B, Airport Road 

� Use EXIT 125B, Airport Road � Academy is 1 mile on left 

� Academy is 1 mile on left 

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TRAINING COURSES


The National Mine Health and Safety Academy develops and 

presents courses of study which cover a wide spectrum of mine 

health and safety subjects. These courses of study address training needs of miners, mine inspectors, government and industry 

personnel as well as others concerned with the health and safety 

of our Nation's miners. 

The courses described in this catalog are scheduled or can be 

scheduled during the coming year. Additional courses can be 

scheduled to meet specific needs of the miners, mine operators, 

and mine health and safety specialists. 

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METAL/NONMETAL


INSPECTION COURSES


Journeyman Training 

All metal/nonmetal inspectors will attend one week of training 

per year, or two weeks every other year. The training will be in a 

seminar format with subjects in various specialty areas. A working group has been established by the MSHA Training Committee to determine the training needs of metal and nonmetal 

journeyman inspectors. A list of dates and topics are on page 29. 

The additional courses described in this section are designed for 

journeyman metal and nonmetal mine inspectors and Federal, 

state, mining industry, and labor organization personnel. 

Course dates are given at the bottom of the course description. 

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact the technical coordinator for that course at (304) 256-3100 

or Jan Keaton at (304) 256-3234. 

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National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


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BLASTING (SURFACE) 

This course discusses the characteristics and use of explosives 

and blasting agents. It is designed to teach blasting standards in 

accordance with Independent Makers of Explosives (IME) guidelines and the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR). The course is 

structured for MSHA metal/nonmetal and industry personnel. 

Contents: 

� Definitions 

� Transportation and Storage of Explosives and Blasting 

Agents 

� Detonation Units 

� Misfires 

� Electric and Nonelectric Blasting Operations 

� Explosives Hazards and Accidents 

� Safe Blasting Principles (Work Procedures, Misfires, and 

Blast Plans) 

� Initiation Systems 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Wayne L. Lively


3 days


$210.00


December 5-7, 2000


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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS


This course is designed to provide practical methods and techniques for the identification of electrical hazards and the appropriate enforcement actions to be taken. This course is for 

journeyman inspectors and industry personnel without electrical 

expertise. 

Contents: 

� Grounding 

� Power Distribution Systems 

� Inspection of Electrical Equipment 

� Current Policy 

� Hazard Recognition 

� Citations and Orders 

� Personal Safety 

NOTE: This course is not for Electrical Specialists. 

Technical Coordinator: Roy Milam 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: Scheduled upon request 

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GROUND CONTROL HAZARDS


This course will focus on the Code of Federal Regulations (30 

CFR) requirements related to surface and underground metal 

and nonmetal mines. The course provides techniques for the 

recognition and correction of ground control hazards. 

Contents: 

� Highwalls 

� Stockpiles 

� Basic Geology 

� Rock Fixtures 

� Surface Structures 

� Underground Support 

� Hazard Recognition 

� Compliance Determination 

Technical Coordinator: Tom Bonifacio 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: December 19-21, 2000 

March 6-8, 2001 

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HAULAGE (SURFACE) 

Haulage accidents have been the highest category of fatal accidents for several years at our Nation’s surface mines. This 

course teaches how to recognize the hazards that exist in surface 

haulage, and is taught by former surface coal and metal/nonmetal mine inspectors. 

Contents: 

� Compliance Determination of 30 CFR Parts 56/57.9000 

and 56/57.14000 

� Inspection Procedures for Surface Mining Equipment 

� Use of Signs and Traffic Control on Mine Property 

� Haul Road Design 

� Brake Systems 

� New Technology (video cameras) 

� Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) 

� Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) 

� Tire and Rim Safety 

� Overview of Fatal Accidents 

Technical Coordinator: Tom Bonifacio 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: December 12-14, 2000 

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HEALTH HAZARDS


This course is designed for metal and nonmetal safety and 

health inspectors. Other interested individuals should contact the technical coordinator. Classroom activities and laboratory exercises cover how to recognize and evaluate health 

hazards and how to determine enforcement responsibilities. 

Based on hypothetical health hazard situations, students will be 

required to write the appropriate health citations/orders and 

will be required to defend their decisions. The final activity will 

involve a simulated courtroom exercise where the students will 

role play MSHA and industry personnel litigating these citations/orders. 

Contents: 

� Airborne Contaminants 

� Noise and Other Physical Agents 

� Sampling and Detecting Devices 

� Personal Protective Equipment 

� Confined Spaces 

� Ergonomics 

� Computer Programs – Metal/Nonmetal Health and Toxicity Files 

� Hazard Controls 

NOTE:	 Metal/nonmetal inspectors will need to bring 

their Metal/Nonmetal Health Handbook. 

Technical Coordinator: William D. McKinney 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: March 27-29, 2001 

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INSPECTORS PORTABLE APPLICATIONS FOR 

LAPTOPS (IPAL) – METAL/NONMETAL 

The IPAL course is designed for MSHA coal and metal/nonmetal inspectors. The course familiarizes the inspectors with the 

IPAL Program. The course also covers the fundamentals of the 

computer operating system, troubleshooting, and how to use 

the computer to reference resource material stored in the computer. 

Contents: 

� Introduction to Windows 95/98/NT 

� IPAL (Inspectors Portable Applications for Laptops) 

� Reference Material (30 CFR, Mine Act, PPM, Policy Letters) 

� Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the Laptop 

Computer and the IPAL Program 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Mac Carnes 

Naomi Hughes 

3 days 

None 

Scheduled upon request 

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METAL/NONMETAL MINE 

INSPECTION AND CITATION 

WRITING WORKSHOP 

This workshop is primarily designed to update the inspector’s 

knowledge on recent enforcement guidelines. This includes 

changes in policies and current Federal Mine Safety and Health 

Review Commission Decisions. 

Contents: 

� Determination of Significant and Substantial (S&S) 

� Unwarrantable Failure Citations and Orders 

� 104(g) Orders of Withdrawal 

� 103(j) and 103(k) Orders of Withdrawal 

� Inspection and Technical Investigation Procedures 

� Sampling and Collection Procedures 

� Writing Examples of Citations and Orders 

� Interagency Agreements 

� 103(g) Complaint Inspections 

� 103(a) Violations 

� 103(f) Violations 

� Part 45 Contractor Regulations and Policy 

Technical Coordinators:	 Richard McDorman 

Tom Bonifacio 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: February 27-March 1, 2001 

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MINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORT 

WRITING 

This course is designed for coal and metal/nonmetal accident investigators. Other interested individuals should contact the 

Technical Coordinator. The course reviews basic guidelines, 

procedures, and techniques used to investigate and report on accidents and other incidents involving health and safety in the 

mining industry. 

Classroom activities and discussions cover reasons for accident 

investigations, the investigative process, data collection, accident 

reconstruction, proper analysis for corrective actions, and completion of investigative reports following relevant MSHA guidelines and policies. At the conclusion of the class, in a practical 

exercise, students conduct a simulated accident investigation 

and prepare a report. 

Contents: 

� Overview of Accident Investigation 

� Pre-Investigation Activities 

� Accident Reconstruction 

� Photography/Sketching 

� Interviewing Techniques 

� Data Collection and Evaluation 

� Developing Conclusions and Recommendations 

� Report Writing 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Kenneth M. Scott


8 days


$560.00


December 12-21, 2000


March 20-29, 2001


April 24-May 3, 2001


July 17-26, 2001


September 11-20, 2001


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PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION 

This course concentrates on the principles of industrial ventilation systems and their components. It stresses the importance 

of using effective ventilation to control airborne contaminants 

generated in a variety of settings including mills, shop areas, laboratories, and welding areas. Both general and local exhaust ventilation systems are analyzed. Laboratory exercises will train 

students to make proper pressure and quantity measurements, 

which are used to check performance of ventilation systems. 

This course is intended for metal/nonmetal inspectors, industry 

safety and health personnel, supervisors, and other industry personnel interested in developing basic knowledge and skills in 

this area. 

Contents: 

� Fundamentals of Ventilation 

� Characteristics and Types of Airborne Contaminants 

� Health Hazards 

� Industrial Ventilation Systems Operation and Maintenance 

� Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ventilation Systems in 

Controlling Health Hazards 

� Air Velocity and Volume Measurements 

� Air Pressure Measurements 

� Special Ventilation Cases 

Technical Coordinators: Janet Bertinuson 

William D. McKinney 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: April 3-5, 2001 

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TERADATA TRAINING – MNM


Teradata training allows the user to quickly obtain information 

from a “warehouse” of data which resides on a database in San 

Antonio, Texas. The student should be able to construct reports 

using data from Coal Mine Safety and Health, Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health and Assessments management 

information as well as the Part 50 Accident, Injury, Employment and Coal production system. This training uses the Hummingbird Bi/Query software, and is intended for beginning 

students who have never used the Hummingbird product. 

At the completion of the class the student should be able to: 

� construct queries of simple to moderate difficulty 

� cut and paste to external programs 

� create user defined buttons to automatically run queries 

� combine multiple queries 

� create and format reports for formal presentation 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Naomi Hughes


3 days


$210.00


December 5-7, 2000


February 27-March 1, 2001


March 27-29, 2001


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METAL/NONMETAL MINE


INSPECTORS RETRAINING


Metal and Nonmetal inspectors are required to receive a minimum of two weeks of training every two years. 

Listed below are the dates and subject areas of the training sessions scheduled at the Academy. 

SCHEDULE 

September 25-October 6, 2000 

January 22-February 2, 2001 

March 5-March 16, 2001 

September 10-September 21, 2001 

SUBJECT AREAS 

� Metal and Nonmetal Overview


� Professionalism


� First Response/Accident Investigation


� Ground Control/Geology/Underground Highwalls


� Unique Processes


� Law and Policy


� Electricity


� Powered Haulage


� Laptop Troubleshooting


� Dredges/Water Safety


� Assessments


� Part 62


� Interviewing and Notetaking


29 
METAL/NONMETAL ENTRY LEVEL


INSPECTORS TRAINING


The courses listed in this section are designed for entry level 

mine inspectors. However, they may be attended by Federal, 

state, mining industry, and labor organization personnel. 

Training dates are given with each module. 

Jan Keaton


Department of Instructional Services


National Mine Health and Safety Academy


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3234


FAX: (304) 256-3247


E-MAIL: keaton-janice@msha.gov


METAL/NONMETAL CURRICULUM 

(MODULES I-VI) 

The following chart shows the required core courses for entry 

level inspectors. 

30 
Laptop computer and printer required for all modules. 

Module I (4 weeks) 

Orientation Professionalism Communications 

Introduction to MSHA Citations and Orders Effective Citation 

Diversity Law Regulation and Writing 

Standards of Conduct Policy and Math Basic Laptop 

Module II (4 weeks) 

Inspection Procedures Material Storage IPAL 

Citations and Orders Simulated Inspection Surface Haulage 

Review (S&S) Ground Control 

Module III (3 weeks) 

Accident Investigation IPAL Review Citations and Orders 

Electricity Industrial Hygiene I Review [104(d)] 

Module IV (3 weeks) 

Industrial Hygiene II Industrial Ventilation Personal Protective 

Citation and Orders Drilling and Blasting Equipment 

Review [107(a)] 

Module V (4 weeks) 

Parts 48 and 46 Courtroom Procedures Permissibility 

Safety Programs Gas Detecting Devices Structural Safety 

Citations and Orders Underground Ventilation Compressed Air 

Review [104(g), Part 48] Toxicology Introduction to 

Citations and Orders Tailings Special Investigations 

Review [103(k), Part 50] Part 50 IPAL Review 

Module VI (4 weeks) 

Citations and Orders Simulated Inspection Hoisting 

Review Unique Processes Tech Support Briefing 

Interviewing Techniques Mine Rescue/Part 49 Fire Protection 

Employee Health and Conference Review/Graduation 

Safety Communication 

31 
METAL/NONMETAL ENTRY LEVEL 

INSPECTORS TRAINING 

GROUP Z 

Module III December 4 - December 22, 2000 (3 weeks) 

Module IV January 29 - February 16, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module V March 12 - April 6, 2001 (4 weeks) 

Module VI April 30 - May 25, 2001 (4 weeks) 

GROUP AA 

Module III December 4 - December 22, 2000 (3 weeks) 

Module IV January 29 - February 16, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module V March 12 - April 6, 2001 (4 weeks) 

Module VI April 30 - May 25, 2001 (4 weeks) 

GROUP BB 

Module I October 16 - November 9, 2000 (4 weeks) 

Module II November 27 - December 22, 2000 (4 weeks) 

Module III January 22 - February 9, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module IV March 12 - March 30, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module V April 23 - May 18, 2001 (4 weeks) 

Module VI June 4 - June 29, 2001 (4 weeks) 

32 
COAL INSPECTION COURSES


Journeyman Training 

All coal inspectors will attend one week of training per year, or 

two weeks every other year. The training will be in a seminar 

format with subjects in various specialty areas. Two working 

groups (underground and surface) have been established by the 

MSHA Training Committee to determine the training needs of 

coal mine journeyman inspectors. A list of dates and subject 

areas can be found on page 51. 

The additional courses described in this section are designed for 

journeyman coal mine inspectors and Federal, state, mining industry, and labor organization personnel. 

Course dates are given at the bottom of the course description. 

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact the technical coordinator for that course at (304) 256-3100 

or Jan Keaton at (304) 256-3234. 

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National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


34

BLASTING (SURFACE) 

This course discusses the characteristics and use of explosives 

and blasting agents. It is designed to teach blasting standards in 

accordance with Independent Makers of Explosives (IME) 

guidelines and the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR). The 

course is structured for MSHA surface coal inspectors and industry personnel. 

Contents: 

� Definitions 

� Transportation and Storage of Explosives and Blasting 

Agents 

� Detonation Units 

� Misfires 

� Electric and Nonelectric Blasting Operations 

� Explosives Hazards and Accidents 

� Safe Blasting Principles (Work Procedures, Misfires, and 

Blast Plans) 

� Initiation Systems 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Wayne L. Lively


3 days


$210.00


August 7-9, 2001


35 
COAL MINE INSPECTION AND 

CITATION WRITING WORKSHOP 

This workshop is designed to update the inspector’s knowledge 

on recent enforcement guidelines. This includes changes in policies and current Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Decisions. 

Contents: 

� Determination of Significant and Substantial (S&S) 

� Unwarrantable Failure Citations and Orders 

� 104(g) Orders of Withdrawal 

� 103(j) and 103(k) Orders of Withdrawal 

� Inspection and Technical Investigation Procedures 

� Sampling and Collection Procedures 

� Writing Examples of Citations and Orders 

� Interagency Agreements 

� 103(g) Complaint Inspections 

� 103(a) Violations 

� 103(f) Violations 

� Part 45 Contractor Regulations and Policy 

Technical Coordinators:	 Richard McDorman 

Don Gibson 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: June 12-14, 2001 

36 
COAL MINE NOISE SAMPLING


This course provides training for personnel who conduct noise 

monitoring or are responsible for noise monitoring at the mine 

site. The course will provide hands-on use of noise sampling 

equipment and instruct individuals in interpreting monitoring 

results. 

Contents: 

� Properties of Sound 

� Physiological Effects 

� Noise Regulations 

� MSHA Noise Program 

� Program Policy Manual 

� Noise Instruments — Hands-on 

� Sound Level Meter 

� Dosimeter 

� Calibration 

� Noise Control 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


William D. McKinney


8 hours


$80.00


March 6, 2001


September 25, 2001


37 
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR MINERS 

AND NONELECTRICAL INSPECTORS 

This course is designed to provide practical methods and techniques for the identification of electrical hazards and the appropriate enforcement actions to be taken. This course is for 

journeyman inspectors without electrical expertise. 

Contents: 

� Grounding 

� Power Distribution Systems 

� Inspection of Electrical Equipment 

� Current Policy 

� Hazard Recognition 

� Citations and Orders 

� Personal Safety 

NOTE: This course is not for Electrical Specialists. 

Technical Coordinator: Roy Milam 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 31-August 2, 2001 

38 
HAULAGE (SURFACE) 

Haulage accidents have been the highest category of fatal accidents for several years at our Nation’s surface mines. This 

course teaches how to recognize the hazards that exist in surface 

haulage, and is taught by former surface coal and metal/nonmetal mine inspectors. 

Contents: 

� Compliance Determination of 30 CFR Parts 77.400 and 

77.1600 

� Inspection Procedures for Surface Mining Equipment 

� Use of Signs and Traffic Control on Mine Property 

� Haul Road Design 

� Brake Systems 

� New Technology (video cameras) 

� Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) 

� Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) 

� Tire and Rim Safety 

� Overview of Fatal Accidents 

Technical Coordinator: John Tyler 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 10-12, 2001 

39 
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE


This course will enable health and safety inspectors to recognize 

and effectively assess health hazards, other than dust and noise, 

in coal mines and related areas. Laboratory exercises will include 

sampling procedures and techniques for more common health 

hazards that may be encountered during inspections. Other 

health hazard sampling procedures and techniques as well as 

health effects – respiratory, dermatological, carcinogenic – will 

also be discussed. 

Contents: 

� Industrial Hygiene Terminology 

� Toxicology 

� Solvents 

� Asbestos 

� Radiation (Gamma, Ultraviolet) 

� Sampling Methods 

� Methods of Control 

� Contaminants That Have Been Detected at Mine Sites 

Technical Coordinator: William D. McKinney 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 10-12, 2001 

40 
INSPECTORS PORTABLE APPLICATIONS FOR 

LAPTOPS (IPAL) – COAL 

The IPAL course is designed for MSHA coal and metal/nonmetal inspectors. The course familiarizes the inspectors with the 

IPAL Program. The course also covers the fundamentals of the 

computer operating system, troubleshooting, and how to use 

the computer to reference resource material stored in the computer. 

Contents: 

� Introduction to Windows 95/98/NT 

� IPAL (Inspectors Portable Applications for Laptops) 

� Reference Material (30 CFR, Mine Act, PPM, Policy Letters) 

� Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the Laptop 

Computer and the IPAL Program 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Mac Carnes 

Naomi Hughes 

3 days 

None 

Scheduled upon request 

41 
LONGWALL SAFETY


The primary purpose of this course is to introduce new inspectors to longwall mining. It will also make the experienced inspectors more familiar with the trends and new technology in 

this area. The course will cover all aspects of longwall mining, 

including approved MSHA plans and Petitions for Modification. 

The course reviews the basic components that make up the 

longwall and their functions, which will enhance and assist the 

inspector during the inspection of longwalls. 

Contents: 

� History and Trends 

� Parts of a Longwall (shearer, plow, panline, stage loader, 

drives, etc.) 

� Shields (parts and controls) 

� Strata Control (above the longwall) 

� Hydraulics 

� Longwall Moves 

� Special Roof Control Products for Longwalls 

� Ventilation (section, gob, bleeder, bleeder fans) 

� Basic Longwall Electrical Systems 

� CO Monitors 

� Degasification 

� Respirable Dust Control 

� Inspection Procedures 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Don Gibson


3 days


$210.00


August 7-9, 2001


42 
MINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORT 

WRITING 

This course is designed for MSHA coal and metal/nonmetal accident investigators. Other interested individuals should contact the Technical Coordinator. The course reviews basic 

guidelines, procedures, and techniques used to investigate and 

report on accidents and other incidents involving health and 

safety in the mining industry. 

Classroom activities and discussions cover reasons for accident 

investigations, the investigative process, data collection, accident 

reconstruction, proper analysis for corrective actions, and completion of investigative reports following relevant MSHA guidelines and policies. At the conclusion of the class, in a practical 

exercise, students will conduct a simulated accident investigation 

and prepare a report. 

Contents: 

� Overview of Accident Investigation 

� Pre-Investigation Activities 

� Accident Reconstruction 

� Photography/Sketching 

� Interviewing Techniques 

� Data Collection and Evaluation 

� Developing Conclusions and Recommendations 

� Report Writing 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Kenneth M. Scott 

Scott Mandeville 

Roy Milam 

8 days 

$560.00 

December 12-21, 2000 

March 20-29, 2001 

April 24-May 3, 2001 

July 17-26, 2001 

September 11-20, 2001 

43 
MINE FIRE CONTROL SEMINAR


This course is designed to provide participants with information 

concerning mine fire situations. The course will blend class presentations and case studies with exercises in the Mine Simulation Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Fire Statistics 

� Recent Events 

� An Overview of 30 CFR Part 75 

� Location and Operation of Equipment 

� Site Communications 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Date:


David Friley 

Jerry Bailey 

1 day 

None 

June 14, 2001 

44 
NOISE HAZARDS, REGULATION, AND 

CONTROL 

This course provides the participant with information on the 

hazards associated with overexposure to noise. It also thoroughly reviews 30 CFR Part 62, and appropriate monitoring and 

control methods. In addition, the class discusses the elements of 

an effective hearing conservation program. 

Contents: 

� Characteristics of Noise 

� Impact of Noise on Health 

� Noise Monitoring 

� Sound Level Meters 

� Dosimeters 

� Octave Band Analysis 

� Audiometric Examinations 

� Noise Regulation - Compliance Discussion 

� Exposure levels 

� Monitoring 

� Hearing Conservation Programs 

� Training Requirements 

� Control methods 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


William D. McKinney


3 days


$210.00


December 19-21, 2000


June 5-7, 2001


45 
RESPIRABLE DUST AND SILICA 

SAMPLING AND CONTROL 

This course includes ventilation plan case studies and intensive 

hands-on exercises focusing on dust control plan evaluation and 

quantitative measurement and analysis of control parameters. 

Contents: 

� Respirable Dust and Silica: Health Hazards and Sources 

� Compliance with 30 CFR and MSHA Policy 

� Noncompliance – A History of Violations 

� Respirable Dust Sampling Equipment 

� Conducting Respirable Dust Inspections: Operator and 

MSHA Sampling 

� Documentation: The Importance of Good Records 

� An Introduction to Dust Control 

� Face Ventilation Systems and Equipment and Ventilation 

Measurements 

� Water Systems: Measuring Flows and Pressures 

� Respiratory Protection Programs and ANSI Standards 

� Operator Programs: Dust and Ventilation Control 

� Field Sampling Day(s) 

� Evaluation of Control Programs 

Technical Coordinator: William D. McKinney 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 31-August 2, 2001 

46 
ROOF CONTROL FOR 

MINERS 

This course will update the miner on regulations and the new 

safety products regarding roof control. Miners will be instructed 

in principles and methods of roof/rib control which will be useful to them in their duties. Subjects listed will be incorporated 

with safe mining practices to help reduce roof fall fatalities. 

Contents: 

� Mobile Roof Supports/Retreat Mining 

� Cable Bolts 

� New Roof Bolting Products 

� Supplemental Supports (wood) 

� Geology 

� New ASTM Specs 

� ATRS/Canopies 

� Hazard Recognition 

� Other Topics 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Joseph P. Fama 

John Rosiek 

1 day 

$80.00 

Available at worksite upon 

request 

47 
ROOF CONTROL SEMINAR 

This seminar is being designed for miners, company managers, 

engineers, trainers, roof bolter machine operators, state and 

Federal mine inspectors, and for any individual in coal mine 

roof safety. This seminar is designed to update personnel on 

new products and methods related to roof control. This seminar 

will include presentations by other government agencies, industry, MSHA, Academy, Technical Support, and headquarters personnel. All subjects will incorporate safe mining practices which 

will reduce roof fall injuries and fatalities. The seminar will discuss new roof control techniques, trends, and developments. 

Contents: 

� New Roof Bolting Products 

� Supplemental Supports 

� Roof Control Fatality Trends and Prevention 

� Roof Control Machinery Updates 

Technical Coordinators: Joseph P. Fama 

John Rosiek 

Course Length: 2 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: May 30-31, 2001 

48 
SURFACE FACILITIES AND COAL 

PREPARATION 

Preparation plants are used to prepare coal for the marketplace. 

Preparation plant inspection is complex for persons who are not 

familiar with equipment, safety factors, processes, and inspection requirements. This course has been expanded to include 

structural safety in an effort to eliminate surface structural failures in the mining industry. 

Contents: 

� Structural Safety 

� Equipment Guarding 

� Stockpile Safety 

� Delivery Methods to the Plant 

� Crushing, Sizing, and Washing Processes 

� Dewatering and Drying 

� Storage of Raw and Clean Coal 

� Potential Hazards 

� Preparation Plant Inspection 

Technical Coordinators:	 Clifford F. Lindsay 

John Tyler 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: August 7-9, 2001 

49 
TERADATA TRAINING – COAL


Teradata training allows the user to quickly obtain information 

from a “warehouse” of data which resides on a database in San 

Antonio, Texas. The student should be able to construct reports 

using data from Coal Mine Safety and Health, Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health and Assessments management 

information as well as the Part 50 Accident, Injury, Employment and Coal production system. This training uses the Hummingbird Bi/Query software, and is intended for beginning 

students who have never used the Hummingbird product. 

At the completion of the class the student should be able to: 

� construct queries of simple to moderate difficulty 

� cut and paste to external programs 

� create user defined buttons to automatically run queries 

� combine multiple queries 

� create and format reports for formal presentation 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Naomi Hughes


3 days


$210.00


November 28-30, 2000


December 19-21, 2000


February 13-15, 2001


50 
UNDERGROUND DIESEL EQUIPMENT/ 

VENTILATION 

This course will provide the participants with techniques to 

conduct an evaluation of existing underground mining diesel 

equipment. Basic air sampling principles will be presented. The 

impact of diesel equipment on the mine ventilation system and 

the mine ventilation plan will be discussed. The associated 

health hazards with diesel equipment and diesel fuel will be examined. 

Primary emphasis will focus on the Code of Federal Regulations 

(30 CFR) related to underground mining operations. The class 

will integrate technology with case studies and basic laboratory 

work. 

Contents: 

� Code of Federal Regulations Review 

� Air Sampling Procedures 

� Introduction to Basic Air Flow Measurement Techniques 

� Equipment 

� Health Hazards 

� Proper Health Sampling Techniques 

� Review of Diesel Technology 

Technical Coordinators:	 Scott Mandeville 

Don Gibson 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: April 3-5, 2001 

51 
UNDERGROUND POWERED 

HAULAGE 

This course will address underground powered haulage hazards, accidents, and their means of prevention, as well as haulage 

accidents which occurred during the period of 1990-1999. Also, 

the requirements contained in Subparts F, G, K, L, O and R of 

Part 75 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) relating to 

powered haulage will be covered. 

Contents: 

� Introduction 

� History of Haulage Accidents 

� Underground Powered Haulage Accident Analysis 

� Causes of Accidents/Fatalities 

� Electrical Standards Relating to Haulage Equipment 

� Panic Bars 

� Automatic Brakes 

� Fire Protection Requirements of Haulage Equipment 

� Provisions Covering Hoisting and Man Trips 

� Cabs and Canopies 

Technical Coordinator: Don Gibson 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 31- August 2, 2001 

52 
COAL MINE INSPECTORS


RETRAINING


MSHA underground coal mine inspectors are required to receive a minimum of two weeks of training every two years. 

Listed below are the dates and subject areas of the training sessions scheduled at the Academy. 

SCHEDULE 

October 17-26, 2000 

February 6-15, 2001 

April 3-12, 2001 

July 17-26, 2001 

SUBJECT AREAS 

� Diesel Regulations 

� 30 CFR 100 (Assessments) 

� Battery Charging Stations, Pumps, Escapeways 

� AMS (CO) Systems 

� Methane Monitors 

� S&S Determination, Aggravated Conduct, 110(c), 110(d), 

Testifying in Court 

� Citation and Order Writing 

� Haulage 

� Basic Electrical Hazards 

� 101(c) Petitions for Modification 

� 75.1100 Fire Protection 

� Writing Safeguards 

� Working Relationships with Mine Personnel 

53 
� Law, Regulation, and Policy 

� Health 

� Noise 

� Regulations and Part 74 

� Respirable Dust Parameters of Dust Control Plans 

� Dust Collection Devices 

� Scrubbers 

� Surface Areas of Underground Mines and Surface Structures 

� Notekeeping 

54 
COAL ENTRY LEVEL


INSPECTORS TRAINING


The courses listed in this section are designed for entry level 

mine inspectors. However, they may be attended by Federal, 

state, mining industry, and labor organization personnel. 

Training dates are given with each module. 

Jan Keaton


Department of Instructional Services


National Mine Health and Safety Academy


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3234


FAX: (304) 256-3247


E-MAIL: keaton-janice@msha.gov


COAL CURRICULUM (MODULES I-VIII) 

The following chart shows the required core courses for entry 

level inspectors. 

55 
Wellness Training is scheduled daily for each module. 

Laptop computer and printer required for all modules. 

MODULE I (4 weeks) 

Orientation Effective Writing Citations and Orders 

Standards of Conduct Law, Regulation, & Policy Introduction to Laptops 

Math Communications Professionalism 

MODULE II (3 weeks) 

Inspection Procedures Miscellaneous Safety Ground Control 

Inspectors Portable Standards Surface Installations 

Applications for Structural Safety Gas Detecting Devices 

Laptops (IPAL) 

MODULE III (3 weeks) 

Citations and Orders Roof Control I Combustible Materials 

Review Surface Load and Haul and Rockdusting 

Respirable Dust 

MODULE IV (3 weeks) 

Citations and Orders IPAL Review Workplace Examinations 

Review Mine Maps/Ventilation I Simulated Inspection 

Fire Protection Courtroom Procedures 

MODULE V (3 weeks) 

Blasting and Explosives Roof Control II Mine Electricity I 

Citations and Orders Petition for Modification Training Requirements 

Review Underground Haulage 

MODULE VI (3 weeks) 

Citations and Orders Mine Electricity II Noise/Miscellaneous 

Review Impoundments Health 

Accident Investigation Ventilation II 

MODULE VII (3 weeks) 

Part 50 Diesel Permissibility Mine Rescue/Part 49 

Interviewing Techniques Mine Wide Monitoring Introduction to Special 

Electrical Permissibility Longwall Investigations 

MODULE VIII (3 weeks) 

IPAL Review Technical Support Field Hoisting 

Simulated Inspection Trip Employee Health and 

Citations and Orders Conference Communications Safety 

Review Trip to District Office Graduation/Review 

56 
COAL ENTRY LEVEL 

INSPECTORS TRAINING 

GROUP 30 

Module V November 27 - December 15, 2000 (3 weeks) 

Module VI January 22 - February 9, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VII March 12 - March 30, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VIII May 7 - May 25, 2001 (3 weeks) 

GROUP 31 

Module V November 27 - December 15, 2000 (3 weeks) 

Module VI January 22 - February 9, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VII March 12 - March 30, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VIII May 7 - May 25, 2001 (3 weeks) 

GROUP 32 

Module IV November 27 - December 15, 2000 (3 weeks) 

Module V January 22 - February 9, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VI March 12 - March 30, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VII April 30 - May 18, 2001 (3 weeks) 

Module VIII June 11 - June 29, 2001 (3 weeks) 

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COMPUTER TRAINING SCHEDULE


Contents of each computer class are listed followed by a schedule by course dates. All persons attending, except employees of 

Federal, state, or local governments, will be charged a tuition fee 

of $210.00 for a three-day class; $140.00 for a two-day class; and 

$70.00 for a one-day class. 

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the 

Course Coordinators: Mac A. Carnes (304) 256-3398; Naomi A. 

Hughes (304) 256-3313; or Betty Hogan (304) 256-3235. 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


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COREL WORDPERFECT 8.0 

Students will learn all the new, improved, and enhanced features 

of Corel WordPerfect 8.0. Activities include hands-on work in 

the Computer Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Customizing WordPerfect 

� Using Editing Functions 

� Formatting Text 

� Document Templates 

� Creating Tables 

� Using Merge 

� Using Styles and Macros 

� Using Templates 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


3 days


$210.00


December 12-14, 2000


60 
INSPECTORS PORTABLE APPLICATIONS FOR 

LAPTOPS (IPAL) – COAL AND METAL/NONMETAL 

The IPAL course is designed for MSHA coal and metal/nonmetal inspectors. The course familiarizes the inspectors with the 

IPAL Program. The course also covers the fundamentals of the 

computer operating system, troubleshooting, and how to use 

the computer to reference resource material stored in the computer. 

Contents: 

� Introduction to Windows 95/98/NT 

� IPAL (Inspectors Portable Applications for Laptops) 

� Reference Material (30 CFR, Mine Act, PPM, Policy Letters) 

� Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the Laptop 

Computer and the IPAL Program 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Mac Carnes 

Naomi Hughes 

3 days 

None 

Scheduled upon request 

61 
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS 97 

This course requires a prior knowledge of computers. Activities 

include hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. Each student will develop/use a database which uses the contents listed 

below: 

Contents: 

� Tour of Access 

� Examining Tables 

� Using Tables 

� Creating Tables 

� Forms and Form Controls 

� Using Queries 

� Working with Reports 

� Creating Mailing Labels 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates:	 October 3-5, 2000 

February 6-8, 2001 

May 15-17, 2001 

62 
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT ACCESS 97 

This course requires a prior knowledge of computers. Activities 

include hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. Each student will develop/use a database which uses the contents listed 

below: 

Prerequisites:	 Introduction to Microsoft Access 97 or 

working knowledge of contents of the 

Introduction to Microsoft Access 97 course. 

Contents: 

� Understanding Relational Databases 

� Creating and Customizing Forms, Exploring Mainforms 

and Subforms 

� Creating and Using Multitable Queries 

� Toolbox Tools in Forms and Reports 

� Adding Expressions in Forms and Reports 

� Modifying and Enhancing Reports 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates:	 December 5-7, 2000 

March 27-29, 2001 

June 5-7, 2001 

63 
ADVANCED MICROSOFT ACCESS 97 

This course is for experienced database users and requires a 

prior knowledge of Microsoft Access 97. Activities include 

hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. Each student will 

develop/use a database which uses the contents listed below: 

Prerequisites:	 Introduction to Microsoft Access 97, 

Intermediate Microsoft Access 97, or a 

thorough working knowledge of previous 

Access 97 courses. 

Contents: 

� Defining and Editing Relationships 

� Working with Advanced Queries 

� Working with Advanced Forms 

� Building Advanced Reports 

� Defining Switchboards 

� Application Project—Developing a Database 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates:	 January 23-25, 2001 

April 24-26, 2001 

July 17-19, 2001 

64 
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 97 

This course requires a prior knowledge of computers and the 

Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT operating system. Classroom 

activities include hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Understanding the Excel Working Screen and Workbooks


� Building Worksheets


� Formulas and Functions


� Formatting Worksheets


� Printing Worksheets 

� Working with Charts 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


3 days


$210.00


October 31-November 2, 2000


June 19-21, 2001


ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL 97 

This course requires a prior knowledge of computers and the 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 97 course. Activities include 

hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Review of Basic Features


� Importing Data


� Pivot Tables


� Advanced Charting


� Using Excel with Other Programs


� Application Project


Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: February 13-15, 2001 

August 7-9, 2001 

65 
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 98 

Students will learn how to easily organize and manage electronic 

mail, calendars, tasks, and contacts all from one window. This 

course will include a series of hands-on exercises to teach how 

to access all the resources of Outlook. 

Contents: 

� Getting Started with Outlook 98 

� Working with E-mail 

� Using Attachments 

� Working with Contacts 

� Managing Time with Calendar 

� Using Tasks 

� Using the Journal and Notes 

� Common Tools and Shortcuts 

Course Length: 2 days 

Tuition: $140.00 

Dates: November 28-29, 2000 

March 6-7, 2001 

66 
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 97 

This course requires a prior knowledge of computers. PowerPoint is a presentation graphics software which has all the tools 

instructors/presenters need to put together professional, compelling presentations quickly and easily. Lessons are presented 

with a hands-on approach using step-by-step exercises. 

Contents: 

� Getting Started with PowerPoint 

� Working in Outline View 

� Working in Slide View 

� Working with Drawing Tools and Clip Art 

� Modifying Templates 

� Creating Word Art 

� Adding Digital Camera and Internet Pictures 

� Using Microsoft Graph 

� Creating Organization Charts 

� Working in Slide Sorter View 

� Finalizing and Printing Online Presentations 

� Application Project 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: November 14-16, 2000 

February 27-March 1, 2001 

67 
MICROSOFT WINDOWS NT 4.0 

This course will provide students with the fundamental essentials and many time-saving shortcuts in Microsoft Windows 

NT. Activities include hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Introduction to Windows NT 

� Using the Taskbar 

� Basic Application Techniques 

� Managing Files 

� Introduction to Windows Explorer 

� Document Management Techniques 

� Common Tools and Shortcuts 

Course Length: 2 days 

Tuition: $140.00 

Dates: December 19-20, 2000 

August 14-15, 2001 

68 
MICROSOFT WORD 97


Students will learn their way around the block with Microsoft 

Word. This course puts emphasis on realistic and practical solutions for the wordprocessor user who wants to become more 

productive and effective. 

Contents: 

� Getting acquainted with Word 

� Saving, Opening, Closing, Printing 

� Managing Documents 

� Editing, Formatting 

� Checking your Spelling and Grammar 

� Columns, Tables, Graphics 

� Mail Merging 

� Working with Styles and Templates 

� Using Word for E-mail 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates:	 March 13-15, 2001 

May 22-24, 2001 Cancelled Reschedueld for August 21-23 

July 24-26, 

69 
TERADATA TRAINING – COAL AND 

METAL/NONMETAL 

Teradata training allows the user to quickly obtain information 

from a “warehouse” of data which resides on a database in San 

Antonio, Texas. The student should be able to construct reports 

using data from Coal Mine Safety and Health, Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health and Assessments management 

information as well as the Part 50 Accident, Injury, Employment and Coal production system. This training uses the Hummingbird Bi/Query software, and is intended for beginning 

students who have never used the Hummingbird product. 

At the completion of the class the student should be able to: 

� construct queries of simple to moderate difficulty 

� cut and paste to external programs 

� create user defined buttons to automatically run queries 

� combine multiple queries 

� create and format reports for formal presentation 

Technical Coordinator: 

Course Length: 

Tuition: 

Dates for Coal Training: 

Dates for MNM Training: 

Naomi Hughes 

3 days 

$210.00 

November 28-30, 2000 

December 19-21, 2000 

February 13-15, 2001 

December 5-7, 2000 

February 27-March 1, 2001 

March 27-29, 2001 

70 
CERTIFICATION AND


QUALIFICATION COURSES


The courses in this section are available to MSHA and industry 

personnel. Upon successful completion of any of these courses, 

participants will receive the required MSHA certification for the 

particular area covered. 

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact the technical coordinator for that course at (304) 256-3100 or Jan 

Keaton at (304) 256-3234. 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


71 
ANNUAL RETRAINING FOR 

IMPOUNDMENT QUALIFICATION 

This course provides the annual retraining requirements for 

qualified impoundment inspectors. Impoundments inspectors 

are required to receive annual retraining in accordance with the 

requirements specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR 

77.216-3). 

Contents: 

� Reviews of Proper Inspection Procedures 

� Signs of Distress 

� Instrumentation Monitoring 

� Construction Monitoring 

� Emergency Action Planning 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Clifford F. Lindsay


4 hours


$40.00


December 20, 2000


March 7, 2001


June 21, 2001


September 12, 2001


72 
RESPIRABLE COAL MINE DUST SAMPLING 

CERTIFICATION 

This course provides the initial training for personnel required 

to collect coal mine dust samples. 

Successful completion of this course certifies the participant to 

collect and submit respirable coal mine dust samples under the 

current Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR Parts 70/71/90). 

Contents: 

Instruction in the Regulations Governing the Coal Mine Operator’s Respirable Dust Sampling Program including: 

� Nature of Respirable Dust Hazards 

� Responsibilities of the Certified Sampler 

� Respirable Dust Sampling Procedures 

� Approved Sampler Units 

� On-Shift Parameter Checks 

Hands-on Instructions for Sampling Unit: 

� Assembly 

� Inspection 

� Use 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


William D. McKinney


8 hours


$80.00


March 7, 2001


September 26, 2001


73 
RESPIRABLE COAL MINE DUST SAMPLER 

CALIBRATION/MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION 

This course provides the initial training for personnel required 

to calibrate and maintain coal mine dust sampling equipment. 

Successful completion of this course certifies the participant to 

calibrate and maintain respirable coal mine dust sampler units 

under the current Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR Parts 

70/71/90). 

Contents: 

� Properties of the Approved Sampling Unit 

� Responsibilities of the Certified Person for Maintenance 

and Calibration 

Hands-On Instruction: 

� Pump Calibration Procedures 

� Maintenance Requirements 

� Sampling Unit Inspection 

� Pre-Shift Checks of Approved Sampling Unit 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


William D. McKinney


8 hours


$80.00


March 8, 2001


September 27, 2001


74 
QUALIFICATION FOR 

IMPOUNDMENT INSPECTION 

This course provides the initial training for personnel required 

to inspect impoundments. Successful completion of this course 

qualifies the participant to inspect impoundments as required by 

the Code of Federal Regulations [30 CFR Part 77.216-3(g)]. 

Contents: 

Introductory training on: 

� Proper Inspection Procedures 

� Recognizing Deficiencies and Signs of Distress 

� Failure Modes 

� Common Instrumentation 

� Reading and Interpreting Impoundment Instrumentation 

� Facility Configurations 

� Field Hazard Classifications 

� Reporting Requirements 

� Inspection Forms 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Clifford F. Lindsay


8 hours


$80.00


November 15, 2000


February 14, 2001


May 16, 2001


July 11, 2001


75 
GENERAL COURSES FOR MSHA


AND THE MINING INDUSTRY


The Academy courses described in this section are available to 

MSHA and industry personnel. 

If you need more information about contents of a course, con-


tact the technical coordinator for that course at (304) 256-3100


or Jan Keaton at (304) 256-3234.


National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


77

ACCIDENT PREVENTION 

TECHNIQUES 

This course is designed for safety managers/directors, mine managers, or anyone in the mining industry interested in reducing 

incidents and accidents. Several proven accident reduction techniques are covered during the three-day class. The course starts 

with a discussion on the principle of multiple causation and 

the importance of identifying the significant contributing factors 

in most mining accidents. Accidents/incidents are broken into 

the three levels of causation with examples of each level discussed. Discussions then focus on the indirect level of causation 

through a technique of identifying performance problems as either skill or motivational. Unsafe conditions and unsafe work 

practices are addressed through job safety analysis and job observation. Stress, safety communications, and effective safety 

talks will be covered. The class ends with a health and safety 

survey which can identify the strengths and weaknesses of a 

company’s health and safety program. 

Contents: 

� Accident/Incident Analysis 

� Analyzing Performance Problems 

� Safety Communications/Promotion 

� Developing Effective Safety Talks 

� Managing Stress 

� Job Safety Analysis 

� Job Observation 

� Accident Investigation 

� Mine Safety Program Rating Procedures 

Technical Coordinator: Kenneth M. Scott 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: June 12-14, 2001 Cancelled Reschedueld for 8/28-30/01 

78 
EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT AND QUALITY 

IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP 

(EIQI) 

The goal of this course is to enable MSHA employees to apply 

group problem solving and decision making skills to improve: 

(1) the day-to-day quality of working life of employees, (2) 

MSHA organizational effectiveness at all levels, and (3) the quality of MSHA products and services. The course will require participants to work on a real MSHA issue and make 

recommendations concerning that issue. 

Contents: 

� Task Focus and Group Process 

� Problem Solving Process and Selected Tools 

� The Role and Responsibility of a Facilitator of a Problem 

Solving Team 

� Techniques to Enhance Group Process 

� Interest-Based Decision Making 

� Process Mapping 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Sharon T. Casto


3 days


None


September 11-13, 2001


September 18-20, 2001


79 
HOISTS AND


ELEVATORS


This course provides instruction to the student in the basic parts 

of a mine personnel hoists and elevators. It includes discussion 

of drums, sheaves, cages, and mainly concentrates on wire ropes 

and terminations. The student will learn basic wire rope and termination technology and how to use this knowledge to enforce 

removal criteria according to the Code of Federal Regulations 

(30 CFR 75.1400 or 56.19000). The class will also touch on the 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers A17.1 and A17.2 

Standards which apply to elevators. The student will be taught 

how to conduct an adequate inspection for personnel hoists and 

elevators. There are exercises on hazard recognition and how to 

write the appropriate citations. This course is for MSHA Coal 

Inspectors, M/NM inspectors, and industry personnel. 

Contents: 

� Wire Rope Technology 

� Terminations and Attachments 

� Removal Criteria According to 30 CFR 

� How to Apply ASME A17.1 & A17.2 

� Hazard Recognition 

� Inspection Procedure 

� Citation and Order Writing 

Technical Coordinator: Joseph P. Fama 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: June 5-7, 2001 

80 
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: SAMPLING FOR 

RESPIRABLE SILICA DUST AND NOISE 

(Only offered on site) 

This class, developed in cooperation with the National Stone 

Association, is to be scheduled at your worksite. It involves 

two days of classroom work and a full day of sampling for silica and noise. It prepares miners and mine operators to conduct ongoing sampling. Results of noise sampling are available 

immediately; dust sampling requires analysis in the laboratory, 

and the cost of analysis is picked up by the mine operator. 

A minimum of ten students is required; the maximum class size 

is fifteen students. 

Contents: 

� Hazards of Silica and Noise 

� Introduction to Industrial Hygiene 

� Sampling Equipment and Techniques Laboratory 

� Record Keeping 

� Calculations 

� Controls 

Technical Coordinators: 

Tuition: 

Dates: 

William D. McKinney 

Polly Kalich 

$250.00 per student 

Limited availability; to be 

arranged with individual 

operators 

81 
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 

(PART 46) 

This course is designed for individuals who are designated competent instructors by companies and/or contractors subject to 

Part 46. The course is intended to improve mine trainers’ instructional skills, abilities, and knowledge. Participants will be 

asked to select a topic given in 30 CFR Part 46, develop a lesson plan, and present a 15-minute instructional segment. The 

presentation will be evaluated by the instructor and will be videotaped for playback and individual review. The course is offered as a three (3) or four (4) day program. An optional 

MSHA First Aid class is offered the first day. 

Contents: 

� Part 46 Training Requirements 

� Review of Part 46 Training Material 

� Principles of Adult Instruction 

� Developing Objectives 

� Developing Criterion Test Items 

� Outlining the Training Content 

� Determining the Instructional Methods 

� Developing and Using Training Aids 

� Developing a Lesson Plan 

� Using Facilitation Skills 

� MSHA First Aid Program (optional) 

Technical Coordinator: Kenneth M. Scott 

Course Length: 3 days ( 4 days with first aid) 

Tuition: $210.00 (3 days) 

$280.00 (4 days) 

Dates: January 29-February 1, 2001 

June 4-7, 2001 

September 24-27, 2001 

(All dates include one day First Aid Instructor Training) 

82 
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 

(PART 48) 

This course is intended to improve the instructional skills, abilities, and knowledge of mine trainers. Participants will be required to select, develop, and present a 15-minute training 

segment on a health or safety topic in 30 CFR Part 48. The presentation will be videotaped for playback and individual review. 

Approval as a Part 48 instructor is a two-part process. (1) You 

must demonstrate that you have knowledge of the subjects that 

you will be teaching. This is generally accomplished by submitting a resume to the local MSHA District showing your mining 

experience and education. (2) You must demonstrate that you 

have the ability to teach. Successful completion of this course 

will enable you to meet this requirement. 

The course is offered as a three (3) or four (4) day program. An 

optional MSHA First Aid class is offered the first day. 

Contents: 

� Principles of Adult Instruction 

� Developing Objectives 

� Developing Criterion Test Items 

� Outlining the Training Content 

� Determining the Instructional Methods 

� Developing and Using Training Aids 

� Developing a Lesson Plan 

� Using Facilitation Skills 

� Part 48 Requirements 

� MSHA First Aid Program 

Technical Coordinator: Kenneth M. Scott 

Course Length: 3 days (4 days with first aid) 

Tuition: $210.00 (3 days) 

$280.00 (4 days) 

Dates:	 November 13-16, 2000 

March 5-8, 2001 

July 9-12, 2001 

(All dates include one day First Aid Instructor Training) 

83 
INTERMEDIATE TOXICOLOGY


This course will provide coal and metal/nonmetal health specialists with a review of the uptake, distribution, metabolism, 

and elimination of industrial and environmental chemicals. Doseand time-response relationships will be discussed. Toxic effects 

of metals, particulates, and solvents will then be examined. 

Contents: 

� Introduction to Fundamental Concepts of Toxicology 

� Review of Terminology Used in Toxicology 

� Comparison of Inhalation, Ingestion, and Dermal Exposures 

� Definition of Endpoints of Toxicity 

� Summary of Acute Versus Chronic Toxicity 

� Discussion of Toxicity Data Used to Develop Exposure 

Limits for Humans 

Instructor: 

Technical Coordinator: 

Course Length: 

Tuition: 

Dates: 

Michelle Schaper 

William D. McKinney 

3 days 

$210.00 

July 24-26, 2001 

August 28-30, 2001 

84 
INTRODUCTION TO MINING


The mining industry fulfills the important function of providing 

society’s raw materials. Increasingly, mining has become more 

complex, due to rapid technological changes and comprehensive 

regulations. This complexity coupled with the industry’s rich 

and traditional use of unique terminology can make understanding mining difficult for persons unfamiliar with it. This course introduces participants to the broad scope of mining, and is for 

those with little or no mining knowledge. It will provide participants with a working understanding of the various aspects of the 

industry. 

Contents: 

� Mining Terminology 

� Mineral Exploration and Geology 

� Mineral Economics 

� Description of the Different Mining Methods 

� Coal Preparation and Mineral Processing 

� Health and Safety Regulations including: 

� Ground/Roof Control 

� Ventilation and Dust Control 

� Haulage and Hoisting 

� Personal Protective Equipment 

� Mapping 

� Mine Examinations 

� Electricity 

� Explosives 

� Hygiene 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Jimmy L. Shumate


3 days


$210.00


July 31-August 2, 2001


85 
MINE ACCIDENT 

INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES 

This course is directed towards safety directors, managers, foremen, union safety committee persons, or mining industry (metal/ 

nonmetal or coal) individuals involved in accident investigation. 

Course content reviews basic guidelines, procedures, and techniques for the preparation and handling of investigations of accidents and other incidents involving health and safety in the 

mining industry. 

Classroom activities and discussions cover reasons for accident 

investigations, the investigative process, data collection, accident 

reconstruction, and proper analysis for corrective actions. 

Hands-on exercises are stressed along with class participation. 

Contents: 

� Overview of Accident Investigation 

� Pre-Investigation Activities 

� Accident Reconstruction 

� Photography/Sketching 

� Interviewing Techniques 

� Data Collection and Evaluation 

� Developing Conclusions and Recommendations 

Technical Coordinator: Kenneth M. Scott 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: October 31-November 2, 2000 

86 
MINE ELEVATOR INSPECTION 

PROGRAM TRAINING MODULE I 

This training module will cover the inspection of mine elevators 

and the impact on critical elevator components caused by the 

mine environment. It will enable the student to perform basic 

mine elevator inspections, focusing on critical safety concerns, 

including those identified in recent mine elevator accidents. The 

material will be presented in a comprehensive and practical 

manner, and will be correlated to the applicable sections of 

ASME A17. Many visual aids and actual elevator hardware will 

be used throughout the program. This module is a stand-alone 

program for elevators used in harsh environments. It also can 

be used as the first in a series of modules designed to prepare 

the student for taking the Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) 

certification examination. NOTE: Students should bring the latest version of elevator codes ASME A17.1 & A17.2.1 with 

them, although they are not mandatory. 

Technical Coordinator: Roy Milam 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: July 31-August 2, 2001 

87 
SURFACE FACILITIES AND COAL 

PREPARATION 

Preparation plants are used to prepare coal for the marketplace. 

Preparation plant inspection is complex for persons who are not 

familiar with equipment, safety factors, processes, and inspection requirements. This course has been expanded to include 

structural safety in an effort to eliminate surface structural failures in the mining industry. 

Contents: 

� Structural Safety 

� Equipment Guarding 

� Stockpile Safety 

� Delivery Methods to the Plant 

� Crushing, Sizing, and Washing Processes 

� Dewatering and Drying 

� Storage of Raw and Clean Coal 

� Potential Hazards 

� Preparation Plant Inspection 

Technical Coordinators:	 Clifford F. Lindsay 

John Tyler 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: $210.00 

Dates: August 7-9, 2001 

88 
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS FOR MSHA


AND THE MINING INDUSTRY


The Academy Seminars/Workshops described in this section 

are available to MSHA and industry personnel. 

If you need more information about contents of a seminar/ 

workshop, contact the technical coordinator for that seminar/ 

workshop at (304) 256-3100 or Jan Keaton at (304) 256-3234. 

National Mine Health and Safety Academy


Student Services Branch


1301 Airport Road


Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426


TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3252


FAX: (304) 256-3251


89

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

RETRAINING SEMINAR 

This seminar is designed to provide continuing education training to MSHA Accident Investigators on a bi-annual basis. Current accident investigators in Coal, M/NM, Technical Support, 

and EPD are required to attend one of the two scheduled seminars. The first seminar will be conducted in February 2001 and 

repeated again in FY 2002 (date to be announced in FY 2002 

catalog). A prerequisite for the seminar is the two-week Basic 

Accident Investigation and Report Writing course offered by 

the Academy. Space is limited to half the investigators in FY 

2001 with the other half in FY 2002. 

Some of the projected topics for the seminar are: 

� Advance Interviewing Techniques 

� Using Tape Recorders During Interviewing 

� Legal Issues Involving MSHA Investigations 

� Advanced Evidence Collection 

� Critical Incident Stress 

� Report Writing 

� Scene Preservation and Sketching 

� NTSB Investigations 

Technical Coordinator: Kenneth M. Scott 

Course Length: 7 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: February 21-March 1, 2001 

90 
COAL MINE INSPECTION AND 

CITATION WRITING WORKSHOP 

This workshop is primarily designed to update the inspector’s 

knowledge on recent enforcement guidelines. This includes 

changes in policies and current Federal Mine Safety and Health 

Review Commission Decisions. 

Contents: 

� Determination of Significant and Substantial (S&S) 

� Unwarrantable Failure Citations and Orders 

� 104(g) Orders of Withdrawal 

� 103(j) and 103(k) Orders of Withdrawal 

� Inspection and Technical Investigation Procedures 

� Sampling and Collection Procedures 

� Writing Examples of Citations and Orders 

� Interagency Agreements 

� 103(g) Complaint Inspections 

� 103(a) Violations 

� 103(f) Violations 

� Part 45 Contractor Regulations and Policy 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Richard McDorman 

Don Gibson 

3 days 

None 

June 12-14, 2001 

91 
METAL/NONMETAL MINE 

INSPECTION AND CITATION 

WRITING WORKSHOP 

This workshop is primarily designed to update the inspector’s 

knowledge on recent enforcement guidelines. This includes 

changes in policies and current Federal Mine Safety and Health 

Review Commission Decisions. 

Contents: 

� Determination of Significant and Substantial (S&S) 

� Unwarrantable Failure Citations and Orders 

� 104(g) Orders of Withdrawal 

� 103(j) and 103(k) Orders of Withdrawal 

� Inspection and Technical Investigation Procedures 

� Sampling and Collection Procedures 

� Writing Examples of Citations and Orders 

� Interagency Agreements 

� 103(g) Complaint Inspections 

� 103(a) Violations 

� 103(f) Violations 

� Part 45 Contractor Regulations and Policy 

Technical Coordinators:	 Richard McDorman 

Tom Bonifacio 

Course Length: 3 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: February 27-March 1, 2001 

92 
MINE BLASTING SAFETY AND APPLICATION 

SEMINAR 

This seminar is designed for company managers, blasting engineers, blasters, State and Federal mine inspectors (coal and metal/ 

nonmetal), and others involved with the planning, design, and 

the use of explosives in the mining industry. The most recent 

blasting techniques, trends, and developments will be discussed, 

as well as the ability to share ideas in small group sessions. 

Contents: 

� Vibration Analysis/Seismographs/Efficient Blasting 

Techniques 

� Storage of Explosives 

� Handling and Use of Explosives 

� Silica Dust and Toxic Gas Hazards in Blasting 

� Blasting Agents and Emulsions 

Technical Coordinator: Wayne L. Lively 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: January 17-19, 2001 

93 
MINE CONSTRUCTION, 

MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS 

SAFETY WORKSHOP 

This workshop is designed for the mining construction industry, 

related support groups, mining regulatory agencies, and others 

that are involved with the planning, design, and application of 

mine construction and maintenance activities. 

Contents: 

� Construction Worksite Examinations 

� Structural Safety 

� Wire Ropes and Slings Used in Construction 

� Scaffolding and Fall Protection 

� Electrical Hazards Affecting Construction 

� Material Storage and Handling 

� Ground Support Stability 

� Crane Safety 

� Conveyor Belt Safety 

� Construction Drilling and Blasting 

� How Contractors are Affected by 30 CFR Parts 45, 46, and 

48 

� 30 CFR Part 77 Relation to Contractors 

� Highwall Development for Underground Mine Entries 

Technical Coordinator: Tom Bonifacio 

Course Length: 2 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: April 3-4, 2001 

94 
MINE FIRE CONTROL SEMINAR


This course is designed to provide participants with information 

concerning mine fire situations. The course will blend class presentations and case studies with exercises in the Mine Simulation Laboratory. 

Contents: 

� Fire Statistics 

� Recent Events 

� An Overview of 30 CFR Part 75 

� Location and Operation of Equipment 

� Site Communications 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


David Friley 

Jerry Bailey 

1 day 

None 

June 14, 2001 

95 
ROOF CONTROL SEMINAR


This seminar is being designed for miners, company managers, 

engineers, trainers, roof bolter machine operators, State and 

Federal mine inspectors, and for any individual in coal mine 

roof safety. This seminar is designed to update personnel on 

new products and methods related to roof control. This seminar 

will include presentations by other government agencies, industry, MSHA, Academy, Technical Support, and headquarters personnel. All subjects will incorporate safe mining practices which 

will reduce roof fall injuries and fatalities. The seminar will discuss new roof control techniques, trends, and developments. 

Contents: 

� New Roof Bolting Products 

� Supplemental Supports 

� Roof Control Fatality Trends and Prevention 

� Roof Control Machinery Updates 

Technical Coordinators: 

Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


Joseph P. Fama 

John Rosiek 

2 days 

None 

May 30-31, 2001 

96 
SURFACE HAULAGE SAFETY SEMINAR 

This seminar brings together representatives of the mining industry and others that are involved with the planning, design, 

and use of surface mine haulage equipment and/or systems. 

The seminar will provide an opportunity for the participants to 

exchange information and observe firsthand new technology, 

equipment, and innovations that are being used in the mining 

industry. Industry and other technical presenters will provide 

presentations, exhibits, and equipment displays that allow the 

participants to interact in small groups with the presenters and 

each other. 

Contents: 

� Equipment Brake Systems 

� Equipment Safety Instructions 

� Tire Care and Maintenance 

� Crane Safety 

� Cab Ergonomics 

� Discriminating Alarm Systems 

� Dump Point Safety 

� Diesel-Electric Equipment 

� Fire Suppression on Haulage Equipment 

� Haul Roads—Keys to Accident Prevention 

� Hazards and Accident Prevention in Belt Conveyor Operations 

� Specific Equipment Systems ( Loaders, Trucks, Dozers, 

Shovels) 

� Loss Prevention—Haulage 

� New Automation Technologies—Conveyors, Plants, Mills 

� Safe Handling and Transport of Bulk Blasting Agents 

� Safety Aspects of Mounting/Demounting Tires 

� Haul Road Design 

Technical Coordinator:


Course Length:


Tuition:


Dates:


John Tyler


3 days


None


August 21-23, 2001


97 
TRAM/NATIONAL MINE INSTRUCTORS SEMINAR 

This seminar provides opportunities for health and safety trainers to improve their training programs with new materials and 

new ideas. The seminar will also include an exhibit of training 

materials developed by MSHA, state grants recipients, and the 

mining industry. Small workshops allow participants to interact 

with workshop leaders and other participants. 

Contents: 

� Innovative Instructional Techniques 

� Instructional Technology and Computer Applications 

� Underground Mine Safety (Metal/Nonmetal and Coal 

Topics) 

� Surface Mine Safety (Metal/Nonmetal and Coal Topics) 

� General Safety 

� Health 

� Ergonomics 

� Supervisory Issues 

Another feature of the Seminar is the Training Materials Competition. Health and safety training materials entered in the competition will be judged and winners will be announced at the 

Seminar. All materials entered in the competition will be placed 

on display. 

Technical Coordinators: Jimmy L. Shumate 

Sharon T. Casto 

Course Length: 21⁄2 days 

Tuition: None 

Dates: October 10-12, 2000 

98 
SUPERVISORY TRAINING (COAL)


June 5-14, 2001


July 24-August 2, 2001


August 7-16, 2001


SUPERVISORY TRAINING 

(METAL/NONMETAL) 

December 12-21, 2000 

February 6-15, 2001 

July 10-19, 2001 

September 11-20, 2001 

SPECIALISTS TRAINING 

MSHA mine inspectors, supervisors, specialists, administrative 

and clerical personnel are to receive a minimum of two weeks of 

training every two years. 

Listed below are the groups and dates that the training sessions 

have been scheduled at the Academy: 

Accident Investigators 

February 21-March 1, 2001 

Administrative Personnel 

March 20-22, 2001 

May 22-24, 2001 

99 
Joint Coal and Metal/Nonmetal Special Investigators Training 

June 19-21, 2001 

Clerical Personnel 

April 10-12, 2001 

June 26-28, 2001 

Electrical Specialists 

May 1-10, 2001 (Coal) 

Health Specialists 

April 17-19, 2001 

Impoundment Specialists 

July 24-26, 2001 

MNM Inspectors 

September 26-October 5, 2000 

January 23-February 1, 2001 

March 6-March 15, 2001 

September 11-September 20, 2001 

Roof Control Specialists 

April 24-26, 2001 

Surface CMI Retraining 

August 14-23, 2001 

Training Specialists (EFS) 

Dates not available at time of publication. 

Underground Coal Inspectors 

October 17-26, 2000 

February 6-15, 2001 

April 3-12, 2001 

July 17-26, 2001 

Ventilation Specialists 

July 10-12, 2001 

August 7-9, 2001 

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2000 - 2001 

SCHEDULE OF COURSES 

OCTOBER 2000 

October2-6, 2000 

� Introduction to Microsoft Access 97........ 10/03-05/00 

October 9 - 13, 2000 

� TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar . . 10/10-12/00 

October 30 - November 3, 2000 

� Introduction to Microsoft Excel 97...... 10/31-11/02/00 

� Mine Accident Investigation Techniques . . 10/31-11/02/00 

NOVEMBER 2000 

November 13 - 17, 2000 

� Instructor Training Workshop(Part 48) ..... 11/13-16/00 

� Microsoft PowerPoint 97 ................. 11/14-16/00 

� Qualification for Impoundment Inspection ..... 11/15/00 

DECEMBER 2000 

November 27 - December 1, 2000 

� Microsoft Outlook 98.................... 11/28-29/00 

� Teradata Training ....................... 11/28-30/00 

December4-8, 2000 

� Blasting (Surface) ....................... 12/05-07/00 

� Intermediate Microsoft Access 97 .......... 12/05-07/00 

� Teradata Training ....................... 12/05-07/00 

101 
December 11 - 15, 2000 

� Haulage (Surface) ....................... 12/12-14/00 

� Mine Accident Investigation and 

Report Writing ......................... 12/12-21/00 

� Corel WordPerfect 8.0 ................... 12/12-14/00 

December 18 - 22, 2000 

� Annual Retraining for Impoundment 

Qualification (4 hours)...................... 12/20/00 

� Ground Control Hazards ................ 12/19-21/00 

� Noise Hazards, Regulations, and Control .... 12/19-21/00 

� Teradata Training ....................... 12/19-21/00 

� Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ............... 12/19-20/00 

JANUARY 2001 

January 15 - 19, 2001 

� Mine Blasting Safety and Application 

Seminar ............................... 01/17-19/01 

January 22 - 26, 2001 

� Advanced Microsoft Access 97 ............ 01/23-25/01 

FEBRUARY 2001 

January 29 - February 2, 2001 

� Instructor Training Workshop (Part 46) . . 01/29-02/01/01 

February5-9, 2001 

� Introduction to Microsoft Access 97........ 02/06-08/01 

February 12 - 16, 2001 

� Advanced Microsoft Excel 97 ............. 02/13-15/01 

� Teradata Training ....................... 02/13-15/01 

� Qualification for Impoundment Inspection ..... 02/14/01 

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February 19 - 23, 2001 

� Accident Investigation Retraining 

Seminar............................. 02/21-03/01/01 

MARCH 2001 

February 26 - March 2, 2001 

� Metal/Nonmetal Mine Inspection and 

Citation Writing Workshop ............ 02/27-03/01/01 

� Microsoft PowerPoint 97.............. 02/27-03/01/01 

� Teradata Training .................... 02/27-03/01/01 

March 5 - 9, 2001 

� Annual Retraining for Impoundment 

Qualification (4 hours)...................... 03/07/01 

� Coal Mine Noise Sampling .................. 03/06/01 

� Ground Control Hazards................. 03/06-08/01 

� Instructor Training Workshop(Part 48) ..... 03/05-08/01 

� Microsoft Outlook 98.................... 03/06-07/01 

� Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling 

Certification .............................. 03/07/01 

� Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler 

Calibration/Maintenance Certification ......... 03/08/01 

March 12 - 16, 2001 

� Microsoft Word 97 ...................... 03/13-15/01 

March 19 - 23, 2001 

� Mine Accident Investigation and Report 

Writing................................ 03/20-29/01 

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March 26 - 30, 2001


� Health Hazards......................... 03/27-29/01


� Intermediate Microsoft Access 97 .......... 03/27-29/01


� Teradata Training ....................... 03/27-29/01


APRIL 2001


April2-6, 2001


� Mine Construction, Maintenance, and 

Repairs Safety Workshop ................. 04/03-04/01 

� Principles of Industrial Ventilation......... 04/03-05/01 

� Underground Diesel Equipment/ 

Ventilation............................. 04/03-05/01 

April 23 - 27, 2001


� Advanced Microsoft Access 97 ............ 04/24-26/01 

� Mine Accident Investigation and 

Report Writing ...................... 04/24-05/03/01 

MAY 2001


May 14 - 18, 2001


� Introduction to Microsoft Access 97........ 05/15-17/01


� Qualification for Impoundment Inspection ..... 05/16/01


May 21 - 25, 2001


� Microsoft Word 97 .......... . . 05/22-24/01 Cancelled Reschedueld for 8/21-23/01

May 28 - June 1, 2001


� Roof Control Seminar ................... 05/30-31/01


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JUNE 2001 

June4-8, 2001 

� Hoists and Elevators .................... 06/05-07/01 

� Intermediate Microsoft Access 97 .......... 06/05-07/01 

� Instructor Training Workshop (Part 46) ..... 06/04-07/01 

� Noise Hazards, Regulation, and Control..... 06/05-07/01 

June 11 - 15, 2001 

� Accident Prevention Techniques.. . 06/12-14/01 Cancelled Reschedueld for 8/28-30/01 

� Coal Mine Inspection and Citation 

Writing Workshop ...................... 06/12-14/01 

� Mine Fire Control Seminar .................. 06/14/01 

June 18 - 22, 2001 

� Annual Retraining for Impoundment 

Qualification (4 hours)...................... 06/21/01 

� Introduction to Microsoft Excel 97......... 06/19-21/01 

JULY 2001 

July 9 - 13, 2001 

� Haulage (Surface) ....................... 07/10-12/01 

� Industrial Hygiene ...................... 07/10-12/01 

� Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48) ..... 07/09-12/01 

� Qualification for Impoundment Inspection ..... 07/11/01 

July 16 - 20, 2001 

� Advanced Microsoft Access 97 ............ 07/17-19/01 

� Mine Accident Investigation and 

Report Writing ......................... 07/17-26/01 

July 23 - 27, 2001 

� Intermediate Toxicology ................. 07/24-26/01 

� Microsoft Word 97 ...................... 07/24-26/01 

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AUGUST 2001 

July 30 - August 3, 2001 

� Electrical Safety for Miners and 

Nonelectrical Inspectors .............. 07/31-08/02/01 

� Introduction to Mining ............... 07/31-08/02/01 

� Mine Elevator Inspection Program 

Training Module I.................... 07/31-08/02/01 

� Respirable Dust and Silica Sampling 

and Control......................... 07/31-08/02/01 

� Underground Powered Haulage ........ 07/31-08/02/01 

August 6 - 10, 2001 

� Advanced Microsoft Excel 97............. 08/07-09/01 

� Blasting (Surface) ....................... 08/07-09/01 

� Longwall Safety......................... 08/07-09/01 

� Surface Facilities and Coal Preparation ...... 08/07-09/01 

August 13 - 17, 2001 

� Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 ............... 08/14-15/01 

August 20 - 24, 2001 

� Surface Haulage Safety Seminar............ 08/21-23/01 

August 27 - 31, 2001 

� Intermediate Toxicology ................. 08/28-30/01 

SEPTEMBER 2001 

September 10 - 14, 2001 

� Annual Retraining for Impoundment 

Qualification (4 hours)...................... 09/12/01 

� Employee Involvement and Quality 

Improvement Through Partnership (EIQI) . . 09/11-13/01 

� Mine Accident Investigation and 

Report Writing ......................... 09/11-20/01 

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September 17-21, 2001 

� Employee Involvement and Quality 

Improvement Through Partnership (EIQI) . . 09/18-20/01 

September 24 - 28, 2001 

� Coal Mine Noise Sampling .................. 09/25/01 

� Instructor Training Workshop (Part 46) ..... 09/24-27/01 

� Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling 

Certification .............................. 09/26/01 

� Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler 

Calibration/Maintenance Certification ......... 09/27/01 

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