Dedicated to the Health and Safety

of the Nation’s Miners

Courses for MSHA and

the Mining Industry

U.S. Department of Labor

Mine Safety and Health Administration

National Mine Health and Safety Academy

FY 2016
Courses for MSHA and

the Mining Industry

U.S. Department of Labor

Elaine L. Chao

Secretary

Mine Safety and Health Administration

FY 2009 Visit the Mine Safety and Health Administration

at www.msha.gov
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Contents

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Courses and Seminars/Workshops by Topic.......................iii

Welcome.............................................................................. 1

History ................................................................................. 2

The Academy’s Purpose and Goal...................................... 2

Academy Organization ........................................................ 3

Academic Programs ............................................................ 9

Academic Life.....................................................................11

Student Life ....................................................................... 13

Fees and Billing................................................................. 15

Travel to the Academy....................................................... 17

Training Courses ............................................................... 19

Metal/Nonmetal Inspection Courses

 Journeyman Training............................................... 21

 Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health

 Inspectors Retraining............................................ 35

 Metal/Nonmetal Entry Level Mine Safety and

 Health Inspectors Training.................................... 37

Coal Inspection Courses

 Journeyman Training............................................... 43

Coal Mine Safety and Health Inspectors

 Retraining ............................................................. 67

 Coal Entry Level Mine Safety and Health

 Inspectors Training ............................................... 69

Computer Training Schedule........................................ 75

Certification and Qualification Courses ........................ 81

General Courses for MSHA and the 

 Mining Industry .......................................................... 89
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Seminars/Workshops for MSHA and the

 Mining Industry .........................................................112

Technical Specialists Training.......................................... 120

Courses and Seminars/Workshops - Alphabetically........ 123

Schedule of Academy Events By Date............................ 126

Suggestion Form for New Courses ................................. 137

Enrollment Form.............................................................. 139

Other Available Catalogs ................................................. 141
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Courses and Seminars/Workshops

By Topic

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Accident Prevention and Investigation Courses

Accident Prevention Techniques .................................. 90

Mine Accident Investigation and 

 Report Writing...................................................... 31, 55

Mine Accident Investigation Techniques..................... 101

Root Cause Analysis Workshop ................................. 109

Workplace Examinations .......................................66, 111

Certification/Qualification Courses

Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification........ 82

Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM)

 Maintenance and Calibration Certification................. 83

Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM)

 Sampling Certification................................................ 84

Qualification for Impoundment Inspection .................... 86

Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler

 Calibration/Maintenance Certification........................ 87

Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling Certification....... 88

Computer Courses

Inspector’s Portable Applications for Laptops

(IPAL) Review

 Coal ......................................................................... 52

 Metal/Nonmetal ....................................................... 29

Microsoft®

 Excel 2010 – Basic...................................... 76

Microsoft®

 Excel 2010 – Intermediate........................... 77

Microsoft®

 Excel 2010 – Advanced............................... 78

Microsoft®

 PowerPoint 2010......................................... 79

Microsoft®

 Word 2010................................................... 80
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Electrical Courses

Electrical Hazards......................................................... 24

Electrical Safety for Coal Miners ............................ 47, 91

Electrical Safety for Metal/Nonmetal Miners................. 92

Underground Electrical Circuit Protection Overview..... 64

Industrial Hygiene Courses

Hazard Communication (HazCom)............................... 94

Industrial Hygiene......................................................... 51

Industrial Hygiene: Sampling for Respirable

 Silica Dust and Noise ................................................ 95

Intermediate Toxicology................................................ 97

Noise Hazards, Regulation, and Control .............. 59, 108

Instructor Courses

Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48)......................... 96

Mine Rescue Training Courses

Mine Rescue Training................................................. 105

Mine Rescue Visio Mapping and Map 

 Scoring Training....................................................... 106

Mine Safety Courses

Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) with Emphasis 

 on Fire Protection ..................................................... 45

Blasting (Surface) (Coal).............................................. 46

Blasting (Surface) (MNM)............................................. 23

First Aid/ CPR/ AED Usage ........................ 25, 48, 85, 93

Ground Control Hazards (MNM)................................... 27

Haulage (Surface) (Coal).............................................. 50

Haulage (Surface) (MNM) ............................................ 28

Introduction to Mining ................................................... 98
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Law/Regulation/Policy, Citation/Order Writing,

 Inspection Procedures............................................... 99

Longwall Mining and Inspection Procedures................ 53

Mine Safety Courses (continued)

Marshall University Masters of Safety Degree

 (Emphasis in Mine Safety)........................... 30, 54, 100 

Mine Construction, Maintenance, and

 Repairs Safety......................................................... 102

Mine Hoist and Elevator Inspection Program

 Training...................................................... 32, 57, 104 

Mine Explosion Prevention................................... 56, 103

Mine Ventilation .................................................... 58, 107

Roof Control Seminar............................................60, 116

Slope and Shaft Sinking Safety.................................... 61

Surface Facilities and Coal Preparation ................62, 110

Tailings Dam and Waste Pile Inspection – 

 Metal/Nonmetal ......................................................... 33

Underground Diesel Equipment/Ventilation.................. 63

Underground Haulage, Transportation,

 and Machinery (Coal)................................................ 65

Underground Ventilation for Metal and 

 Nonmetal Mines......................................................... 34

Seminars/Workshops

Blasting Seminar .........................................................113

 First Responder Workshop.........................26, 49, 114

Mine Construction, Maintenance, and 

 Repairs Safety Workshop.........................................115

Roof Control Seminar............................................60, 116

Surface Haulage Workshop.........................................117

TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar...................118

Western Blasting Seminar...........................................119

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Welcome

Welcome to the 2016 edition of Courses for MSHA and the 

Mining Industry.

Our Nation’s mines produce more material than ever before. 

Sophisticated machinery and equipment allow miners to work in 

areas that are often complex and dangerous. Mining technology 

changes constantly and every mine is unique. The mining 

industry is experiencing a need for new miners to replace the 

miners who are retiring and also due to the increased use of 

mining products. The replacements are inexperienced and must 

be trained prior to their employment. This is why mine safety and 

health inspections, technical and engineering assistance, and 

education and training are such important elements in ensuring 

a safe workplace. These are the three elements of MSHA’s 

triangle of success.

Up-to-date and practical health and safety training is vital since 

mining occurs in a hazardous, ever-changing environment where 

there is little room for error.

The National Mine Health and Safety Academy, in Beaver, West 

Virginia, is the world’s largest institution devoted to health and 

safety in mining. It is a central training facility for Federal mine 

safety and health inspectors, mine safety professionals, other 

government agencies, the mining industry, and labor.

Most of the Academy’s courses are open to participants from 

throughout the mining community. Classes are taught by 

Academy faculty and associate instructors and specialists from 

the mining industry, trade associations, colleges and universities, 

manufacturers, and other government agencies.

Whatever your interest in mine health and safety, you will find 

useful and practical training at the National Mine Health and 

Safety Academy. 
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History

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

awareness and understanding of the conditions that endanger 

their health and safety.

This problem was recognized more than 140 years ago when a 

proposal for a Federal mining bureau was submitted to Congress. 

It was not until nearly five decades later that a series of deadly 

mine explosions led to passage of the Organic Act of 1910. That 

act created the Bureau of Mines.

Laws passed over the next 60 years 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 safety and health inspectors, as well as 

establishing education and training for states, mine operators, 

and miners. The Federal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1977 

broadened these provisions to include metal and nonmetal 

mining. The National Mine Health and Safety Academy supports 

the requirements of the 1977 Act, and the newly enacted Mine 

Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006.

The Academy’s Purpose and Goal

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

instructional programs that will assist in government, industry, 

and labor efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the 

mineral industries.

All of our programs, seminars, and courses are prepared with 

one idea in mind – to improve health and safety conditions in 

mines through education and training. This is our goal. Our 

success will be measured by the extent to which mine accidents 

and unhealthful conditions are reduced in future years.
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Academy Organization

The National Mine Health and Safety Academy is supported by 

the Superintendent of the Academy with the help of five major 

units:

♦ Department of Instructional Services

♦ Department of Mining Technology

♦ Department of Instructional Materials

♦ Facilities Support Services

♦ Technical Information Center and Library

The Office of the Superintendent is responsible for the 

immediate management and direction of the Academy and for 

coordination of all training programs.

The Department of Instructional Services manages the 

work activities and resources assigned to the Department in 

the following areas: (1) developing and teaching courses for 

MSHA and the mining industry in safety management, accident 

investigation and report writing, citations and orders, and 

inspection automation, (2) planning, scheduling, and evaluating 

Office of the

Superintendent

Department of

Instructional Services

Department of

Mining Technology

Department of

Instructional Materials

Facilities Support

Services

Technical Information

Center and Library
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instructional programs, workshops, conferences, and seminars 

for MSHA and the mining industry, (3) developing and teaching 

computer courses for MSHA mine inspection and administrative 

and clerical personnel, (4) scheduling MSHA entry level programs 

and preparing records of student progress, (5) converting existing 

courses and working with instructors to develop new courses 

that can be presented online and in other distance formats.

The Department of Mining Technology manages the work 

activities and resources assigned to the Department in the 

following areas: (1) developing and teaching courses for MSHA 

and the mining industry in technical mine safety and health, (2) 

planning, scheduling, and evaluating instructional programs, 

workshops, conferences, and seminars for MSHA and the mining 

industry, (3) planning, scheduling, and coordinating the activities 

conducted in the Mine Simulation Laboratory, (4) overseeing the 

on-the-job training program for entry level mine inspectors.

The Department of Instructional Materials manages the 

work activities and resources assigned to the Department in 

the following areas: (1) developing training and informational 

publications for MSHA and the mining industry, (2) developing 

and teaching courses for MSHA and the mining industry, (3) 

developing audiovisual materials to support MSHA and industry 

training, (4) producing graphics materials in support of Agency 

initiatives and training, and (5) printing, storing, and distributing 

Academy training products and MSHA informational products.

Facilities Support Services aids all Academy programs through 

coordination of student services, scheduling, recordkeeping, 

physical plant maintenance, budget and procurement, wellness, 

contract administration, food service, security, housekeeping, 

and student registration.

The Technical Information Center and Library maintains 

books, journals, newspapers, technical reports, audiovisual 

materials, and other information related to mine health and safety. 

The library gives Academy students and clients immediate and 

easy access to information sources that can improve the health 

and safety of miners worldwide.
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The Academy Campus

The Academy complex includes classrooms and laboratories 

to accommodate 600 students and the Residence Hall has 174 

lodging rooms.

The Classroom Building includes 18 classrooms and 10 

laboratories.

The Distance Learning Lab will provide remote training at sites 

throughout the nation.

The Technical Information Center and Library is in the 

Classroom Building.

The Administration Building contains faculty and staff offices, 

the auditorium, cafeteria, and student store.

The Mine Machinery Laboratory gives students an opportunity 

for hands-on health and safety training on different mining and 

electrical systems. 

The Mine Simulation Laboratory is an aboveground simulated 

mine. Here, students can learn about mine ventilation, mine 

rescue, mine emergency preparedness, and firefighting.

The Mine Emergency Building is adjacent to the Mine 

Simulation Laboratory. It houses mine emergency vehicles and 

a mine rescue station for MSHA’s Mine Emergency Units.

The Gymnasium is available for wellness training and leisure 

time activities. Other wellness facilities at the Academy include 

tennis courts, a racquetball court, swimming pool, jogging trail, 

and athletic field.

The Maintenance and Equipment Building is used to maintain 

Academy equipment.

The Publications Distribution Center houses the print 

shop, supply and warehouse facilities, and the Department of 

Instructional Materials.
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The Residence Hall has 174 units. Each room in the residence 

hall has a queen-size bed, a private bath, television, telephone, 

desk, storage area, refrigerator, coffee pot, and iron and ironing 

board.

Security

Upon your arrival at the Academy you will need to stop at the 

main gate. Uniformed security personnel are on duty at all 

times. Personal photo identification must be presented at the 

entry gates, and be displayed and worn while at the Academy. 

Additionally, security guards will issue you a color coded parking 

permit. Display this card on your vehicle dashboard and park in 

the area designated on the permit.
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Academic Programs

MSHA Training

All newly hired MSHA mine safety and health inspectors receive 

entry-level training. This training covers technical aspects of mine 

inspection and additional topics such as effective communications 

and professionalism.

Entry-level coal mine safety and health inspectors receive 

six modules of instruction (21 weeks total) at the Academy in 

conjunction with required web-based training and on-the-job 

training (OJT) sessions in the field.

Entry-level metal/nonmetal mine safety and health inspectors 

training includes six modules of instruction (21 weeks total) at 

the Academy in conjunction with required web-based training 

and OJT sessions in the field.

Journeyman training presents up-to-date technical and regulatory 

information to journeyman mine safety and health inspectors 

to help them ensure that the mining community is served most 

effectively. The Academy also presents courses to provide 

journeymen with more in-depth training on special subjects.

Technical Specialists receive training in a variety of subjects 

so that they remain informed regarding current technical and 

regulatory information. 

The Academy offers computer training on various software 

applications to MSHA personnel and others from the mining 

industry and other government agencies.
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Training for Industry

All Academy courses are open to participants from throughout 

the mining community. These programs are taught by Academy 

and visiting outside instructors and specialists from the 

mining industry, trade associations, colleges and universities, 

manufacturers, and other government agencies. Seminars, 

workshops, and conferences are offered during the year, both at 

the Academy and at sites throughout the country.

Many courses provide certification or qualification to persons 

who take mandated examinations. 

Examples of other courses available to the industry are Electrical 

Safety for Miners, Hoists and Elevators, Instructor Training 

Workshop (Part 48), Construction and Repairs Safety, Mine 

Elevator Inspection Program Training, Noise Hazards, Regulation 

and Control, and Surface Facilities and Coal Preparation. In 

addition, the Academy will frequently furnish additional courses 

to the industry and interested participants if valid requests are 

made.

Training activities in the Mine Simulation Laboratory cover 

mine rescue, firefighting, mine emergency response, simulated 

inspections, ventilation, roof control, haulage, annual refresher 

subjects, supervisory training, and mine examination. Students 

come from MSHA, other Federal and state agencies, industry, 

labor organizations, and international mining delegations.
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Academic Life

Class Attendance

Classes are informal and while dress is casual, it should remain 

professional in nature. Most of our laboratory classes include 

hands-on activities or outside fieldwork.

A typical class day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. All 

other day classes end by 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise scheduled.

Absences from class are approved for personal illnesses, 

emergencies, or death in a student’s family. Students notify their 

supervisor and instructors, and make up work assigned while 

absent.

Grading System

The Academy uses a grading system for entry-level (coal and 

metal/nonmetal) courses of study and gives examinations in 

these classes. These grades are recorded, and students are 

informed of their progress through periodic grade reports.

Units of Credit/Certificates of Participation

Students receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon 

completion of an Academy program. One CEU is 10 contact 

hours of participation in an educational experience. The Academy 

does not grant degrees, but CEUs may be converted into hours 

of credit at other institutions.

Students who satisfy the Academy criteria for successful 

completion of any course of study receive a Certificate of 

Completion documenting the course title, date, and CEUs.

College Credit for Academy Courses

Mine safety and health inspectors can earn an Associate of 

Applied Science Degree in Occupational Development: 

Mine Inspection from the Mountwest Community and Technical 
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College (MCTC), Huntington, West Virginia. This program is 

a cooperative effort among MSHA, the National Council of 

Field Labor Locals, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of 

Apprenticeship and Training, and the university. MCTC will 

award 43 credit hours to students who complete the equivalent 

of the mine inspector apprentice requirements. These credits are 

applied to successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job 

training parts of Entry Level Mine Inspector training. An additional 

22 hours of general education credits are also required.

Academic Dishonesty

The student can be disciplined or dismissed from the Academy 

for cheating, dishonesty, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false 

information to the Academy.

Withdrawal

The student may withdraw from an Academy program without 

penalty because of injury or other extenuating circumstances. If 

you withdraw, you will not receive credit for the courses of study 

in which you were enrolled.

Transcripts

You may request (in writing) a copy of your academic record. 

Your request must include your full name and complete address. 

Submit your request to:

National Mine Health and Safety Academy

Student Services Branch

1301 Airport Road

Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426

FAX: (304) 256-3251
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Student Life

Food Service and Student Store

Academy food service offers complete meals in a cafeteria 

setting. You may choose from a selection of freshly prepared 

entrees and desserts with a full range of beverages available to 

complement your meal. There is also a made-to-order deli and 

a salad bar. Heart-healthy and vegetarian selections are also 

available. Food service personnel can assist anyone who has 

special dietary needs. If you are an MSHA employee, you will 

receive a meal card when you check in. Present this card to 

the cashier upon entering the cafeteria serving line. Non-MSHA 

students who are in residence must pay for lodging and meals.

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

variety of sundries, souvenirs, and gifts.

The food service and student store accept all major credit cards.

For Your Health and Safety

Please observe all posted speed limits and all traffic and parking 

signs.

If you need emergency medical attention, please dial ext. 555 

or “0” and request medical assistance. Academy personnel will 

take you to a medical facility in an Academy vehicle or arrange 

for an ambulance. If there is no answer, dial 9-911 (Raleigh 

County Emergency Operations Center) and request medical 

assistance.

Assistance in completing accident health insurance claim forms 

for Federal students may be obtained from your class coordinator 

or a responsible staff person on duty after normal duty hours.

You play an important part in accident prevention at the Academy. 

Should you see an actual or potential safety hazard, please 

report it to an instructor, class coordinator, or any Academy staff 

person.
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Pets of any kind are prohibited on all Academy grounds, 

except for certified service animals accompanying people with 

impairments.

Mail

You can send or receive mail (Monday through Friday) at the 

Residence Hall registration desk. Our mailing address is:

National Mine Health and Safety Academy

1301 Airport Road

Beaver, WV 25813-9426

Vehicles

Students are required to register vehicles with security personnel 

at the main entrance to Academy grounds. You will receive a 

color-coded parking permit that allows you to park in a designated 

area. There is ample, well-lighted, and secure parking at the 

Academy.
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Fees and Billing

All Academy fees are reviewed periodically and subject to 

change. 

Tuition

The Academy will charge tuition fees to all persons attending 

Academy courses, except employees of Federal, State, or local 

governments, persons attending the Academy under a program 

supported through an MSHA State grant, and persons performing 

a direct service. 

The tuition amount indicated by the course announcement 

is due on arrival by check, money order, or credit card (VISA 

and MasterCard) payable to MSHA Finance. We regret that we 

cannot accept cash. Billing is possible with a written request to 

the Academy’s Student Services Branch two weeks in advance. 

If tuition is submitted in advance, written notification of withdrawal 

to the Student Services Branch is required to process a full 

refund.

Lodging

All persons in residence at the Academy, except MSHA 

personnel, other persons performing a direct service for MSHA, 

and persons attending a program supported through an MSHA 

State Grant, are charged for lodging. Lodging is only permitted 

for MSHA employees who are attending a course, event or on 

official business.

The lodging fee is $45.00 per day and is due on arrival by credit 

card (VISA and MasterCard) or check/money order payable to 

MSHA Finance. We regret that we cannot accept cash. Billing 

is possible with a written request to the Student Services Branch.
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Persons staying at the Academy may have their spouses and 

immediate family as guests provided all appropriate fees are paid 

on arrival. Advance reservations are required. Guests under 18 

years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

If you have special needs, please contact Student Services 

before your arrival.

Meals

Participants who pay for Academy lodging may register for meals 

when they check in. Students staying in the Residence Hall are 

normally required to purchase a meal ticket for breakfast and 

lunch at the Academy. Dinner is optional. Prices are:

 Breakfast $12.00

 Lunch $15.50

 Dinner $15.50

Participants paying for their meals in the cafeteria may do so by 

cash, major credit card, or check/money order payable to Xcel 

Management Soutions, LLC.
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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 travel options are available:

By Air

Beckley, West Virginia – The Raleigh County Memorial Airport 

is located 1 mile from the Academy.

Charleston, West Virginia – The Yeager Airport is located 65 

miles north of the Academy. Rental cars are available.

Lewisburg, West Virginia – The Greenbrier Valley Airport is 

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 – 

located 8 miles from the Academy in downtown Beckley. Taxi 

service is available.

By Car

See Route Map to the Academy on page 18.
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Route Map to the Academy

Arriving from the NORTH

» When using U.S. 19 South, 

go to and follow I-77 South, 

exit at I-64 East

» Follow I-64 to EXIT 125B, 

Airport Road

» Academy is 1 mile on left

Arriving from the EAST

» When using I-64 West, use 

Exit 125, Beaver/Airport Road

» Turn RIGHT at bottom of ramp

» Academy is 1 mile on left

Arriving from the SOUTH

» When using I-77 North, exit 

and follow I-64 East

» Use EXIT 125B, Airport 

Road

» Academy is 1 mile on left

Arriving from the WEST

» When using I-64 East, use 

Exit 125B, Airport Road

» 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 safety and health inspectors, 

government and industry personnel, and 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 miners, mine operators, and 

mine health and safety specialists.

Please contact Student Services at (304) 256-3252 if you are 

interested in attending any course listed as “Scheduled Upon 

Request.” A list of students requesting the course will be 

maintained by that office until a sufficient interest is received. All 

students will then be notified and a date will be established to 

hold the training.

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Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

Metal/Nonmetal Inspection Courses

Journeyman Training

All metal and nonmetal mine safety and health 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 list of dates is on page 35.

The additional courses described in this section are designed 

for journeyman metal and nonmetal mine safety and health 

inspectors and Federal, state, mining industry, and labor 

organization personnel.

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

Courses marked by this icon may be held at your 

worksite. The course will be offered upon request 

with a minimum of 10 attendees. If your company 

or organization would like any of these courses 

presented onsite, contact Cheryl Stevens at (304) 

 256-3236. The course will then be scheduled.

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact 

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

Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236.

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TO ENROLL CONTACT:

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) (MNM) 

[EX316M]

This course discusses the characteristics and use of explosives 

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

accordance with Institute Makers of Explosives (IME) guidelines 

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

structured for MSHA metal/nonmetal safety and health 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 and Blast 

Plans)

♦ Initiation Systems

Technical Coordinator: Roger Montali

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Offered at worksite only with a 

 minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

[EL301M]

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 MSHA metal/nonmetal inspection personnel with little or no 

electrical expertise.

Contents:

♦ Basic Electrical Theory

♦ Basic Circuitry

♦ Grounding

♦ Power Distribution Systems

♦ Inspection of Electrical Equipment

♦ Regulations and Policies

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Citations and Orders

♦ Personal Safety

NOTE: This course is not for Electrical Specialists.

Technical Coordinators: Larry Cook

Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees,

 maximum of 16

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

FIRST AID/ CPR/ AED USAGE

[SF700G]

Students who successfully complete this course will receive 

National Safety Council (NSC) Certification.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Basic Life Support (Adult)

♦ CPR

♦ AED Usage

♦ Acting in an Emergency

♦ Heart Attack and Chest Pain

♦ Bleeding

♦ Sudden Illness

Technical Coordinator: Bret Park

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
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FIRST RESPONDER WORKSHOP

[GS645G]

This is a one-day workshop designed to provide MSHA personnel, 

the mining industry, miners’ representatives, firefighters, law 

enforcement personnel and emergency medical personnel with 

information and precautions that should be taken before or while 

responding to an emergency at surface mines, surface areas of 

underground mines, and surface mining facilities. 

Contents:

♦ Emergency Response Planning

♦ Large Haul Truck Fires

♦ Structures in and Around Surface Facilities 

♦ Use of Mine Equipment for Rescue & Fire Fighting

♦ Traffic Control on Mine Roadways

♦ First Responder Vehicle Maintenance (Brakes & Steering)

Hazards addressed:

♦ Explosives Storage 

♦ Surge Piles

♦ Draw-off Tunnels

♦ Fuel Storage (stationary and mobile) 

♦ Belt Conveyors 

♦ Electricity

♦ Preparation Plants and Mills 

♦ Off Road Haul Trucks and End Loaders 

♦ Highwalls and Highwall Mining Machines 

♦ Chemicals and Gases Common to Mines and Facilities

♦ Surface Areas of Underground Mines

 Technical Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: None

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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GROUND CONTROL HAZARDS

[RC301M]

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

CFR) requirements related to ground control at 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: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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HAULAGE (SURFACE) (MNM)

[HL301M]

Haulage accidents have been one of the leading causes of fatal 

accidents for several years at our Nation’s surface mines. This 

course teaches how to recognize the hazards that may exist in 

surface haulage.

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: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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INSPECTOR’S PORTABLE APPLICATIONS 

FOR LAPTOPS (IPAL) REVIEW – METAL/

NONMETAL 

[CT307M] 

MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

The IPAL review course is designed for MSHA metal/ nonmetal 

mine safety and health inspectors. The course reviews the 

latest version of 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:

♦ IPAL (Inspector’s Portable Applications for Laptops)

♦ Reference Material (30 CFR, Mine Act, PPM, Policy 

Information Letters, and Program Information Bulletins)

♦ Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the Laptop 

Computer and the IPAL Program

♦ Using Citrix Metaframe

 Technical Coordinators: Kevin Malay

Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: None

 Dates: Scheduled upon request

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MASTERS OF SAFETY 

DEGREE (EMPHASIS IN MINE SAFETY) 

[NEMU003]

Courses will be offered pursuant to the Masters of Safety Degree 

(Mining Emphasis) program offered by the Academy through 

Marshall University. Courses will be offered in a blended learning 

environment using distance learning technology. Online courses 

are also planned to be offered in the Spring, Summer, and 

Fall 2016 semesters. Marshall University offers courses online 

through WebCT Vista. This is available to any person enrolled as 

a Marshall University graduate student. It is extremely important 

that you be accepted into the program by Marshall University so 

that any computer issues that may arise can be resolved prior to 

beginning the course.

Students must be admitted into the program prior to course 

enrollment. Application for Graduate Admission forms may be 

obtained by calling Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236 or by 

going online to www.marshall.edu. College Chemistry 203, Math 

130 (college algebra), and Physics 101 or the equivalent are 

prerequisites for admission to this program, as is a minimum 

undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or being registered as a professional 

engineer, or scoring at the mean or above on one area of the 

General GRE.

Enrollment for these online classes will be limited to 25 students 

and is on a first come first serve basis. First priority will be given 

to students who have taken courses previously in pursuit of this 

degree; those persons successfully admitted into the program 

through Marshall University will be given next preference.

Tuition and other related fees will be determined and posted at 

a later date. For more information, contact Kevin Malay by email 

at malay.kevin@dol.gov or at (304) 256-3539.

Technical Coordinator: Kevin Malay

 Dates: Fall 2015

Spring 2016

Summer 2016
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MINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORT WRITING 

[IV301G]

MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

This course is for coal, metal/nonmetal, technical support, EPD, 

and other MSHA individuals involved in accident investigation. 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. Students should bring their laptop 

computers.

*Due to cumulative nature of course material, if a student misses 

any portion of the class, he/she may be required to return to a 

subsequent class. Enforcement students must have completed 

entry-level inspector training at least one year prior to the class date.

Contents:

♦ Overview of Accident Investigation

♦ Pre-Investigation Activities

♦ Dealing with Family Members

♦ Accident Reconstruction

♦ Photography/Sketching

♦ Interviewing Techniques

♦ Data Collection and Evaluation 

♦ Developing Conclusions and Corrective Actions

♦ Report Writing

♦ Determining Root Causes 

 Technical Coordinator: David Elkins

 Course Length: 8 days

 Dates:Jan 5 - 14, 2016, Mar 22 - 31, 2016

 Aug 16 - 25, 2016, Dec 6 - 15, 2016

 

 
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MINE HOIST AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION 

PROGRAM TRAINING

[HS606G]

This training module covers the inspection of mine hoist and 

elevators and the impact of the mine environment on critical hoist 

and elevator components. An emphasis will be made also on 

Mechanical Escape Facilities. It will enable the student to perform 

basic mine hoist and elevator inspections, focusing on critical safety 

concerns, including those identified in recent mine accidents. The 

material will be correlated to the applicable sections of 30 CFR, the 

ASME A17 Elevator Code, and variety of information pertaining to 

wire ropes.

During the hands-on time, the student will be taught the proper 

way to measure a wire rope, when it is required, locations of 

measurements, and the “out of service” criteria for both wire ropes 

and their terminations. This course is for MSHA coal and metal/

nonmetal mine safety and health inspectors and industry personnel.

Contents:

♦ Wire Rope Technology

♦ Terminations and Attachments

♦ Removal Criteria According to 30 CFR

♦ A Review of the ASME A17 Elevator Code 

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Inspection Procedure

♦ Citation and Order Writing

 Technical Coordinator: Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with a 

 minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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TAILINGS DAM AND WASTE PILE 

INSPECTION – METAL/NONMETAL

[IM301M]

This course will introduce the student to the general safety 

considerations for the design, construction, maintenance, and 

inspection of dams and waste piles. 

Contents:

♦ Typical Geotechnical Investigations

♦ Foundation Analysis

♦ Breakthrough Potential Analysis

♦ Stability Analysis and Safety Factors

♦ Hydrologic and Hydraulic Considerations

♦ Construction Monitoring

♦ Identification of Deficiencies

♦ General Methods of Remediation

♦ Applicable Regulations

Technical Coordinators: Jared Adkins

Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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UNDERGROUND VENTILATION

FOR METAL AND NONMETAL MINES

[VN303N]

This course is designed to assist metal/nonmetal miners in 

the recognition and evaluation of health hazards and effective 

ventilation methods to eliminate these hazards.

Contents:

♦ Airborne Contaminants

♦ Sampling and Detecting Devices

♦ Confined Spaces

♦ Hazard Controls

♦ Mine Maps

♦ Recognition of Areas That May Have Poor Air Quality

♦ Measuring Air Quantities

♦ Review of Ventilation Regulations

 Technical Coordinator: Jonah Pritt

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health 

Inspectors Retraining

[LP311M] MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

Metal and nonmetal mine safety and health inspectors are 

required to receive a minimum of 48 hours of training every two 

years. This is the second year of the current two-year training 

cycle for journeymen metal/nonmetal mine safety and health 

inspectors.

Listed below are the dates and training sessions that are 

scheduled at the Academy.

Bret Park, Coordinator

Schedule

October 27 - November 5, 2015 

December 1 - 10, 2015 

February 2 - 11, 2016 

April 5 - 14, 2016

June 7 - 16, 2016

July 19 - 28, 2016

August 23 - September 1, 2016

Inspector retraining for this fiscal year will include online, webcast, 

and VTC components in addition to the training received at the 

Academy. This online and VTC training must be completed 

prior to attending the classroom portion of the program at the 

Academy.

MSHA personnel will be notified when the online and VTC 

components will be available.

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Metal/Nonmetal Entry Level Mine Safety and 

Health Inspectors Training

The courses listed in this section are designed for entry level mine 

safety and health inspectors. However, they may be attended 

by other Federal, state, mining industry, and labor organization 

personnel.

Training dates are given with each module.

NEED MORE INFO?

CONTACT:

Cheryl Stevens

Department of Instructional Services

National Mine Health and Safety Academy

1301 Airport Road

Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426

TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3236

FAX: (304) 256-3247

E-MAIL: stevens.cheryl@dol.gov

Metal/Nonmetal Curriculum

(Modules I-VI) MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

The following chart shows the required core courses for entry 

level mine safety and health inspectors.
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Wellness training is scheduled for each module.

Laptop computer and printer required for all modules.

MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

MODULE I (4 WEEKS)

Orientation/Introduction Citations/Order Writing/ Law, Regulation and Policy

 to MSHA/DOL Notetaking: Inspector’s Effective Citation Writing 

Inspection Procedures Portable Applications Communications

Introduction to Laptop for Laptops (IPAL) 

 Computers

 

MODULE II (4 WEEKS)

Mine Act - S/S & 104(d), Jurisdictional Issues Accountability 

 Part 45 Contractors Interviewing Techniques Courtroom Procedures

Training Requirements Mine Electricity Professionalism

 Parts 46 & 48 Communications

 MODULE III (4 WEEKS)

Excavation & Trenching Retaining Dams Scaffold Safety

 Safety Ground Control I Surface Haulage I

Intro to Chemical Hazards Health I Cement Plant Process

Simulated Inspection Accident Investigation Slope & Shaft Sinking 

 Inspection

MODULE IV (3 WEEKS)

IPAL & C/O Review A Conference Presentation Mine Act 107(a), 103(g)

Drilling and Blasting Preparation Mine Rescue/Part 49

Fire Protection Conference Presentations Gas Detecting Devices

Articulating Trucks

MODULE V (3 WEEKS)

Health II Underground Ventilation Industrial Ventilation

Introduction to Special Pressure Vessels & Boilers Haulage II/Cranes

 Investigations/

 Mine Act 105(c) 110(c)

MODULE VI (3 WEEKS)

Electrical Review Permissibility Part 50 Reporting & Auditing

Hoisting Material Storage & Handling Maintenance & Repair 

Mine Act 103(f), 103(k), Ground Control Construction Safety

 General Review Structural Safety
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MNM Required Online Training

Prior to Module I:

♦ Rules to Live By I

♦ Rules to Live By II

♦ Orientation to the National Mine Health and Safety 

Academy

♦ Mine Act – Purpose of Agency

♦ Employee Health and Safety

♦ Standards of Conduct

♦ OJT Application for Entry Level Inspectors

♦ Wellness Part I

Prior to Module II:

♦ Safety Talks

♦ Part 46

♦ Interviewing Techniques

♦ Courtroom Procedures

♦ Part 45 Contractors

♦ Part 48

♦ Jurisdictional Issues

♦ Mine Electricity

♦ Communications

♦ Professionalism

Prior to Module III:

♦ Accident Investigation

♦ Behavioral Based Safety

♦ Root Cause Analysis

♦ Health I

♦ Hazard Communications

♦ Introduction to Chemical Hazards

♦ Slope and Shaft Sinking
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Prior to Module IV:

♦ Mine Rescue/Part 49

♦ Fire Protection

♦ Mine Gases

Prior to Module V:

♦ Underground Ventilation

♦ Industrial Ventilation

♦ Gas Detecting Devices

Prior to Module VI:

♦ Structural Safety

♦ Tree Cutting

♦ Hoisting

♦ Part 50

♦ Electrical Permissibility

♦ Drug & Substance Abuse

♦ Technical Support Overview

♦ Unique Processes

♦ Employee Accident Reporting

♦ Wellness Part 2

♦ Safety Programs

♦ Personal Protective Equipment
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Metal/Nonmetal Entry Level

Mine Safety and Health

Inspectors Training

(Dates include travel days)

MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

Group M34 

Module V October 19, 2015 – November 6, 2015

Module VI March 1, 2015 March 18, 2016

Graduation March 17, 2016

Group M35

Module III November 30, 2015 – December 18, 2015

Module IV March 1, 2016 – March 25, 2016

Module V June 8, 2016 – June 24, 2016

Module VI August 16, 2016 – September 2, 2016

Graduation September 1, 2016

Group M36

Module II September 14, 2015 – October 9, 2015

Module III January 26, 2016 – February 11, 2016

Module IV April 4, 2016 – April 29, 2016

Module V June 7, 2016 – June 23, 2016

Module VI August 10, 2016 – August 26, 2016

Graduation August 25, 2016

Group M37

Module II November 30, 2015 – December 18, 2015

Module III February 22, 2016 – March 18, 2016

Module IV June 6, 2016 – July 1, 2016

Module V September 12, 2016 – October 7, 2016

Module VI January 1, 2017 – February 3, 2017

Graduation February 2, 2017
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Group M38

Module I September 14, 2015 – October 9, 2015

Module II January 25, 2016 – February 12, 2016

Module III April 18, 2016 – May 13, 2016

Module IV July 25, 2016 – August 19, 2016

Module V October 19, 2016 – November 4, 2016

Module VI January 24, 2017 – February 9, 2017

Graduation February 8, 2017
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Coal Inspection Courses

Journeyman Training

All journeyman coal mine safety and health 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 list of dates and subjects can be found on 

pages 67 and 68.

The additional courses described in this section are designed 

for journeyman coal mine safety and health inspectors and other 

Federal, state, mining industry, and labor organization personnel.

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

Courses marked by this icon may be held at your 

worksite. The course will be offered upon request 

with a minimum of 10 attendees. If your company 

or organization would like any of these courses 

presented onsite, contact Cheryl Stevens at (304) 

256-3236. The course will then be scheduled.

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact 

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

Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236.

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

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QUESTIONS??
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TO ENROLL CONTACT:

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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ATMOSPHERIC MONITORING SYSTEMS (AMS), WITH 

EMPHASIS ON FIRE PROTECTION

[EL600G]

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the 

Safety Standards which apply to the Automatic Fire Sensor 

and Warning Device Systems also known as an Atmospheric 

Monitoring System, covered under 30 CFR 75.1103 and 30 CFR 

75.351, and changes made under the Mine Improvement and 

New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act). A handson session will be held at the Mine Simulation Lab to give the 

student a practical understanding of the system.

Contents:

♦ MSHA Handbook on AMS Inspection Procedures, Provided 

by the Instructor

♦ Installation and Calibration Requirements

♦ An In-depth Understanding of 30 CFR Application 

♦ Hands-on Session in the Mine Simulation Lab

♦ PowerPoint Presentation on the Aracoma Disaster and 

Changes Made in Fire Prevention Since 2006.

Technical Coordinators: Cliff Adkins

Larry Cook

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
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BLASTING (SURFACE) (COAL)

[EX316C]

This course discusses the characteristics and use of explosives 

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

accordance with Institute Makers of Explosives (IME) guidelines 

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

structured for MSHA coal mine safety and health 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 and Blast 

Plans)

♦ Initiation Systems

Technical Coordinator: Roger Montali

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
47

ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR

COAL MINERS

[EL601C]

This course is designed to provide practical methods and 

techniques to identify electrical hazards and the appropriate 

enforcement actions to be taken. This course is for coal inspection 

personnel with limited or no electrical expertise.

Contents:

♦ Basic Electrical Theory

♦ Basic Circuitry

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Grounding

♦ Power Distribution Systems

♦ Regulations and Policies

♦ Personal Safety

♦ Citations and Orders

♦ Inspection of Electrical Equipment

♦ Permissibility

NOTE: This course is not intended for Electrical Specialists.

 Technical Coordinator: Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
48

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

FIRST AID/ CPR/ AED USAGE

[SF700G]

Students who successfully complete this course will receive 

National Safety Council (NSC) Certification.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Basic Life Support (Adult)

♦ CPR

♦ AED Usage

♦ Acting in an Emergency

♦ Heart Attack and Chest Pain

♦ Bleeding

♦ Sudden Illness

Technical Coordinator: Bret Park

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
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FIRST RESPONDER WORKSHOP

[GS645G]

This is a one-day workshop designed to provide MSHA personnel, 

the mining industry, miners’ representatives, firefighters, law 

enforcement personnel and emergency medical personnel with 

information and precautions that should be taken before or while 

responding to an emergency at surface mines, surface areas of 

underground mines, and surface mining facilities. 

Contents:

♦ Emergency Response Planning

♦ Large Haul Truck Fires

♦ Structures in and Around Surface Facilities 

♦ Use of Mine Equipment for Rescue & Fire Fighting

♦ Traffic Control on Mine Roadways

♦ First Responder Vehicle Maintenance (Brakes & Steering)

Hazards addressed:

♦ Explosives Storage 

♦ Surge Piles

♦ Draw-off Tunnels

♦ Fuel Storage (Stationary and Mobile) 

♦ Belt Conveyors 

♦ Electricity 

♦ Preparation Plants and Mills 

♦ Off-Road Haul Trucks and End Loaders 

♦ Highwalls and Highwall Mining Machines 

♦ Chemicals and Gases Common to Mines and Facilities

♦ Surface Areas of Underground Mines

 Technical Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: None

 Date: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
50

HAULAGE (SURFACE)

(COAL)

[HL301C]

Haulage accidents have been one of the highest categories of 

fatal accidents for several years at our Nation’s surface mines. 

This course teaches the recognition of hazards that may exist in 

surface haulage.

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 Coordinators: Johnnie Tyler

Roger Montali

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
51

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

[IH315C]

\

This course will enable mine safety and health 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 be discussed.

Contents:

♦ Industrial Hygiene Terminology

♦ Toxicology

♦ Solvents

♦ Asbestos

♦ Radiation (Gamma, Ultraviolet)

♦ Sampling Methods

♦ Methods of Control

♦ Contaminants Detected at Mine Sites

Technical Coordinator: TBD

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
52

INSPECTOR’S PORTABLE APPLICATIONS 

FOR LAPTOPS (IPAL) REVIEW – COAL

[CT307C]

MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

The IPAL review course is designed for MSHA coal mine safety 

and health inspectors. The course reviews the latest version of 

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:

♦ IPAL (Inspector’s Portable Applications for Laptops)

♦ Reference Material (30 CFR, Mine Act, PPM, Policy 

Information Letters, and Program Information Bulletins)

♦ Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the Laptop 

Computer and the IPAL Program

♦ Using Citrix Metaframe

 Technical Coordinator: Kevin Malay

Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: None

 Dates: Scheduled upon request

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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LONGWALL MINING AND INSPECTION

PROCEDURES 

[MS302C]

This course will introduce the student to longwall mining. It will 

also make the experienced coal mine inspectors more familiar 

with the trends and new technology in longwall mining. It will cover 

all aspects of longwall mining, including approved MSHA plans.

The first part of the course will cover all aspects of mining, 

including a review of all basic components of longwall mining 

systems and their functions. It will also cover longwall moves, 

degasification, and ground control for longwall faces.

The second part of the course will stress inspection procedures. It 

will cover all areas – from outby to the longwall face. This section 

has accompanying text and relates inspection procedures to the 

applicable standards in 30 CFR Parts 75 and 18.

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

♦ Basic Longwall Electrical Systems

♦ Degasification

♦ Respirable Dust Control

♦ Inspection Procedures (Special Emphasis)

♦ Regulations

Technical Coordinators: Jon Braenovich

Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
54

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MASTERS OF SAFETY 

DEGREE (EMPHASIS IN MINE SAFETY) 

[NEMU003]

Courses will be offered pursuant to the Masters of Safety Degree 

(Mining Emphasis) program offered by the Academy through 

Marshall University. Courses will be offered in a blended learning 

environment using distance learning technology. Online courses 

are also planned to be offered in the Spring, Summer, and 

Fall 2016 semesters. Marshall University offers courses online 

through WebCT Vista. This is available to any person enrolled as 

a Marshall University graduate student. It is extremely important 

that you be accepted into the program by Marshall University so 

that any computer issues that may arise can be resolved prior to 

beginning the course.

Students must be admitted into the program prior to course 

enrollment. Application for Graduate Admission forms may be 

obtained by calling Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236 or by 

going online to www.marshall.edu. College Chemistry 203, Math 

130 (college algebra), and Physics 101 or the equivalent are 

prerequisites for admission to this program, as is a minimum 

undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or being registered as a professional 

engineer, or scoring at the mean or above on one area of the 

General GRE.

Enrollment for these online classes will be limited to 25 students 

and is on a first come first serve basis. First priority will be given 

to students who have taken courses previously in pursuit of this 

degree; those persons successfully admitted into the program 

through Marshall University will be given next preference.

Tuition and other related fees will be determined and posted at 

a later date. For more information, contact Kevin Malay by email 

at malay.kevin@dol.gov or at (304) 256-3539.

Technical Coordinator: Kevin Malay

 Dates: Fall 2015

Spring 2016

Summer 2016

Fall 2016
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MINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORT WRITING 

[IV301G] MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

This course is for coal, metal/nonmetal, technical support, EPD, 

and other MSHA individuals involved in accident investigation. 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. Students should bring their laptop computers.

*Due to cumulative nature of course material, if a student misses 

any portion of the class, he/she may be required to return to a 

subsequent class. Enforcement students must have completed 

entry-level inspector training at least one year prior to the class date.

Contents:

♦ Overview of Accident Investigation

♦ Pre-Investigation Activities

♦ Dealing with Family Members

♦ Accident Reconstruction

♦ Photography/Sketching

♦ Interviewing Techniques

♦ Data Collection and Evaluation 

♦ Developing Conclusions and Corrective Actions

♦ Report Writing

♦ Determining Root Causes 

 Technical Coordinator: David Elkins

 Course Length: 8 days

 Dates: Jan 5 - 14, 2016, Mar 22 - 31, 2016

 Aug 16 - 25, 2016, Dec 6 - 15, 2016
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Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

MINE EXPLOSION PREVENTION

[VN701G]

This course will review the causes and prevention of underground 

bituminous coal mine explosions. Students will learn to identify 

and address conditions which are known to cause or propagate 

explosions. Applicable federal mining laws will be discussed and 

explained.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Sources and Control of Coal Dust

♦ Accumulation of Combustible Material

♦ Rock Dust Application and Sampling

Technical Coordinator: Jonah Pritt

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
57

MINE HOIST AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION 

PROGRAM TRAINING

[HS606G]

This training module covers the inspection of mine hoist and 

elevators and the impact of the mine environment on critical 

hoist and elevator components. An emphasis will be made also 

on Mechanical Escape Facilities. It will enable the student to 

perform basic mine hoist and elevator inspections, focusing 

on critical safety concerns, including those identified in recent 

mine accidents. The material will be correlated to the applicable 

sections of 30 CFR, the ASME A17 Elevator Code, and variety 

of information pertaining to wire ropes.

During the hands-on time, the student will be taught the proper 

way to measure a wire rope, when it is required, locations of 

measurements, and the “out of service” criteria for both wire 

ropes and their terminations. This course is for MSHA coal and 

metal/nonmetal mine safety and health inspectors and industry 

personnel.

Contents:

♦ Wire Rope Technology

♦ Terminations and Attachments

♦ Removal Criteria According to 30 CFR

♦ A Review of the ASME A17 Elevator Code 

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Inspection Procedure

♦ Citation and Order Writing

 Technical Coordinator: Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: At the Academy’s Discretion

 Scheduled upon request with a 

 minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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MINE VENTILATION

[VN700G]

This course will review the basic principles of underground coal 

mine ventilation along with applicable federal mining laws.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Mine Fans

♦ Mine Gases

♦ Air Readings

♦ Ventilation Plans

♦ Mine Maps

♦ Bleeders

♦ Seals

♦ Ventilation Control

♦ Face Ventilation

♦ Outby Ventilation

Technical Coordinators: Jonah Pritt

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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NOISE HAZARDS, REGULATION,

AND CONTROL 

[IH321G]

This course provides the participant with information on the 

hazards associated with overexposure to noise. It thoroughly 

reviews 30 CFR Part 62 and appropriate monitoring and control 

methods. The course also 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: TBD

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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ROOF CONTROL SEMINAR

[RC501C]

This seminar is designed for miners, company managers, 

engineers, trainers, roof bolter machine operators, and for any 

individual involved with coal mine roof safety. Federal and state 

enforcement personnel desiring to increase their knowledge in 

the latest developments in roof and rib control will also find this 

seminar very beneficial.

This seminar will update personnel on new products and 

methods related to roof stability. It will also include presentations 

by personnel from the Academy, Technical Support, MSHA 

headquarters, other government agencies, and industry. All 

subjects will incorporate safe mining practices which will help 

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 Coordinator: Jon Braenovich

 Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: None

 Dates: June 1, 2016
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SLOPE AND SHAFT SINKING SAFETY

[RC310G]

This course will include a description of the most common 

conventional slope and shaft construction process, the hazards 

associated with slope and shaft work, and inspection procedures. 

It will also discuss the hazards associated with hoisting and 

cover the inspection procedures for wire ropes.

Contents:

♦ Slope and Shaft Construction Process

♦ Ventilation

♦ Ground Control

♦ Hoisting

♦ Electrical

♦ Health

♦ Slope and Shaft Sinking Plans

♦ Inspection Guidelines

♦ Hazard Identification

 Technical Coordinator: Roger Montali

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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SURFACE FACILITIES AND COAL 

PREPARATION

[PP601C]

This course is designed to familiarize the student with equipment 

and processes used in coal preparation plants; hazards that might 

exist around preparation plants; and inspection requirements for 

such plants. 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 Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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UNDERGROUND DIESEL EQUIPMENT/

VENTILATION

[VN321G]

This course provides the participants with techniques to conduct 

an evaluation of existing underground diesel mining 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 health hazards associated 

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: Jonah Pritt 

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL

CIRCUIT PROTECTION OVERVIEW

This course is designed to provide an overview of the requirements 

of the National Electrical Code as applied to underground 

electrical circuit protection and provides compliance information 

for the mining community. This course is for coal industry 

electrical instructors and maintenance personnel. 

Contents:

♦ Trailing Cables and Power Cables

♦ Application of 30 CFR and the NEC Underground

♦ General Rules for Circuit Protection

♦ Protection of Motor Circuits

♦ Protection of Non-motor Circuits

♦ Protection of Combination Circuits

Technical Coordinator: Larry Cook

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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UNDERGROUND HAULAGE, TRANSPORTATION, AND

MACHINERY (COAL)

[HL321C]

Haulage or machinery-related accidents continue to be one of 

the leading causes of fatalities in underground mining. These 

two categories are also the leading causes of nonfatal accidents 

in underground mining which result in lost work days.

This course for MSHA Coal Journeyman inspectors teaches 

recognition of some of the hazards associated with haulage 

equipment and other machinery found in underground coal mines 

and methods to eliminate them. The inspector will recognize 

haulage hazards and the appropriate enforcement action to take.

Contents:

♦ Recent Statistical Data

♦ Investigative Findings of Some Recent Accidents

♦ Difference Between Accidents Classified as Haulage and 

Those Classified as Machinery

♦ Regulations and Policy

♦ Safeguards

♦ Enforcement Action: Citations and Orders

Technical Coordinators: Brandon Ellison

Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
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WORKPLACE EXAMINATIONS

[VN702G]

This course is designed for mine examiners. Discussion will focus 

on what the examiner should be looking for during a workplace 

examination. Applicable federal mining laws will be discussed 

and explained.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Pre-shift Examinations

♦ Supplemental Examinations

♦ On-Shift Examinations

♦ Weekly Examinations

♦ Hazard Identifications

Technical Coordinators: Jonah Pritt 

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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Coal Mine Safety and Health

Inspectors Retraining

[LP311C] MSHA PERSONNEL ONLY

MSHA underground and surface coal mine safety and health 

inspectors are required to receive a minimum of 48 hours of 

training every two years. This is the second year of the current 

two-year training cycle for journeyman coal mine safety and 

health inspectors. Listed below are the dates of the training 

sessions scheduled at the Academy.

Underground Coal Mine

Safety and Health Inspectors

(LP311C)

Brandon Ellison, Coordinator

Schedule

January 26-28, 2016

March 1-3, 2016

May 17-19,2016

July 12-14, 2016

August 16-19, 2016

VTC Training 

Districts 2 & 3

January 25; February 22; March 14, 2016

Districts 5 & 8

April 4; May 16; June 6, 2016

Subjects for Coal Mine Safety and 

Health Inspectors Retraining:

Computer Data Retrieval Issues

Seals and Bleeders
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CO/AMS Systems

Electrical Enforcement Consistency

Law, Regulation and Policy

Fire Protection on Conveyor Belt Lines

Part 48

Diesel

Accountability Issues

Surface Coal Mine

Safety and Health Inspectors

(LP312C)

Johnnie Tyler, Coordinator

Schedule

August 16 - 25, 2016

Subjects

Surface Coal Overview

SLAM Risks & Root Cause Process for Accident,

Incident & Violation Analysis

Maintenance, Construction & Repairs Accident

Reduction Program

Thin Seam Highwall Miners

Health Procedures

Surface Haulage Issues

PowerPoint and Inspection Closeout

Electrical

Law, Regulation and Policy

Surface Blasting Technology

Basic Rigging

Advanced Citation & Order Writing

Interviewing and Notetaking

Provisions for Clear Cutting on Surface Mines
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Three days of training will be combined with the Mine 

Construction, Maintenance, and Repairs Safety Workshop and 

the Surface Haulage Workshop.

Coal Entry Level Mine Safety and

Health Inspectors Training

The courses listed in this section are designed for entry level 

coal mine safety and health inspectors. However, they may be 

attended by other Federal, state, mining industry, and labor 

organization personnel.

Training dates are given with each module.

Cheryl Stevens

Department of Instructional Services

National Mine Health and Safety Academy

1301 Airport Road

Beaver, West Virginia 25813-9426

TELEPHONE: (304) 256-3236

FAX: (304) 256-3247

E-MAIL: stevens.cheryl@dol.gov

COAL CURRICULUM (MODULES I-VI)

The following chart shows the required core courses for entry 

level mine safety and health inspectors.
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Wellness training is scheduled for each module.

Laptop computer and printer required for all modules.

MODULE I (4 weeks)

Orientation Law, Regulation & Policy Citations/Order Writing

 Introduction to MSHA/ Introduction to Laptops and Notetaking: Inspector’s

 DOL Effective Citation Writing Portable Applications for

Inspection Procedures Laptops (IPAL)

 

 

MODULE II (4 weeks)

Mine Act - S&S & 104(d), Workplace Examination Professionalism

 Part 45 Contractors Combustible Materials Part 48 Training

IPAL C/O Review A and Rockdusting Requirements

Part 50 Reporting Conference Presentation Conference Presentation

 Requirements & Auditing Preparation Communications

Introduction to Special Noise/Respirable Dust

 Investigations/Mine Act - 

 105(c), 110(c)

MODULE III (4 weeks)

Jurisdictionl Issues Accountability Mine Act 107(a), 103(g)

Mine Electricity Ventilation I/ Mine Maps/ Ground Control

Simulated Inspection Longwall

Hoisting Roof Control

MODULE IV (3 weeks)

Electrical Permissibility Diesel Permissibility IPAL Review B 

Accident Investigation Underground Haulage Ventilation II

MODULE V (3 weeks)

Interviewing Techniques Courtroom Procedures Slope & Shaft Sinking

Surface Haulage Drilling & Blasting

MODULE VI (3 weeks)

Electrical Review Permissibility Impoundments 

Fire Protection Fire Detection & Monitoring Mine Act 103(f), 103(k)

Surface Structure Mine Rescue/Part 49 General Review

Articulating Trucks
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Coal Entry Level Required Online Training

Prior to Module I:

♦ Orientation to the National Mine Health and Safety 

Academy

♦ Employee Health and Safety

♦ Standards of Conduct

♦ Employee Accident Reporting

♦ OJT Application for Entry Level Inspectors

♦ Rules to Live By I

♦ Rules to Live By II

♦ Rules to Live By III

♦ Wellness Part I

Prior to Module II:

♦ Part 45 Contractors 

♦ Safety Talks

♦ Part 50

♦ Workplace Exams

♦ Miscellaneous Health Standards

♦ Hazard Communications

♦ Noise

♦ Respirable Dust

♦ Professionalism

♦ Part 48

♦ Communications

Prior to Module III:

♦ Mine Electricity

♦ Hoisting

♦ Ventilation I
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Prior to Module IV:

♦ Electrical Permissibility

♦ Diesel Permissibility

♦ Underground Haulage

♦ Accident Investigation

♦ Root Cause Analysis

♦ Behavioral Based Safety

Prior to Module V:

♦ Interviewing Techniques

♦ Courtroom Procedures

♦ Surface Haulage

♦ Drilling and Blasting

♦ Slope and Shaft Sinking

Prior to Module VI:

♦ Impoundments

♦ Fire Protection

♦ Structural Safety

♦ Tree Cutting

♦ Fire Detection and Monitoring

♦ Mine Rescue/Part 49

♦ Miscellaneous Safety Standards

♦ Wellness Part II

♦ Technical Support Overview

♦ Mine Gases
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Coal Entry Level Mine Safety and Health 

Inspectors Training

(Dates include travel days)

Group 103

Module IV October 19, 2015 – November 6, 2015

Module V January 24, 2016 – February 12, 2016

Module VI April 3, 2016 – April 22, 2016

Graduation April 21, 2016

Group 104

Module III September 14, 2015 – October 9, 2015

Module IV January 25, 2016 – February 12, 2016

Module V April 11, 2016 – April 29, 2016

Module VI June 12, 2016 – July 1, 2016

Graduation June 30, 2016

Group 105

Module II November 30, 2015 – December 18, 2015

Module III February 22, 2016 – March 18, 2016

Module IV April 11, 2016 – May 6, 2016

Module V July 11, 2016 – July 29, 2016

Module VI September 12, 2016 – September 30, 2016

Graduation September 29, 2016

Group 106

Module I September 21, 2015 – October 9, 2015

Module II January 25, 2016 – February 12, 2016

Module III April 18, 2016 – May 13, 2016

Module IV June 6, 2016 – July 1, 2016

Module V September 12, 2016 – October 7, 2016

Module VI November 27, 2016 – December 16, 2016

Graduation December 15, 2016
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Group 107

Module I November 30, 2015 – December 18, 2015

Module II February 22, 2016 – March 18, 2016

Module III May 2, 2016 – May 27, 2016

Module IV July 11, 2016 – August 5, 2016

Module V September 12, 2016 – September 30, 2016

Module VI January 22, 2017 – February 10, 2017

Graduation February 9, 2017

Group 108

Module I February 29, 2016 – March 25, 2016

Module II May 2, 2016 – May 27, 2016

Module III July 18, 2016 – August 12, 2016

Module IV October 17, 2016 – November 4, 2016

Module V January 23, 2017 – February 10, 2017

Module VI March 27, 2017 – April 14, 2017

Graduation April 13, 2017
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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 $252.00 for a three-day class; $168.00 for a two-day class; 

and $84.00 for a one-day class.

NEED MORE INFO?

CONTACT:

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the 

Course Coordinators: 

Kevin Malay (304) 256-3539 or Vince Nicolau (304) 256-3323

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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MICROSOFT® EXCEL 2010 – BASIC

[CT721G]

Excel 2010 is a spreadsheet program that can be used to 

organize, analyze and attractively present data, such as a 

budget or sales report. This course requires a prior knowledge 

of computers. Classroom activities include hands-on work in the 

Computer Laboratory.

Contents:

♦ Excel Basics

♦ Entering and Editing Data

♦ Modifying a Worksheet

♦ Using Functions

♦ Formatting Worksheets

♦ Printing 

♦ Creating Charts

♦ Using the Help Feature

 Technical Coordinator: Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: February 9 - 10, 2016
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MICROSOFT® EXCEL 2010 – INTERMEDIATE

[CT722G]

Excel 2010 is a spreadsheet program that can be used to 

organize, analyze and attractively present data, such as a 

budget or sales report. This course requires a prior knowledge of 

computers and the Basic Excel course. Activities include handson work in the Computer Laboratory.

Contents:

♦ Working With Large Worksheets

♦ Working With Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks 

♦ Advanced Charting

♦ Advanced Formatting

♦ Using Templates 

♦ Additional Functions

♦ Protecting Parts of a Worksheet 

Technical Coordinators: Kevin Malay

Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: April 13 - 14, 2016
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MICROSOFT® EXCEL 2010 – ADVANCED

[CT702G]

Requires prior knowledge of at least the Basic Excel course and 

includes hands-on work in the Computer Laboratory. 

Covers the following more advanced Excel topics:

♦ Logical and Statistical Functions

♦ Financial and Date Functions 

♦ Lookups and Date Functions

♦ Advanced Data Management

♦ Exporting and Importing Data 

♦ Analytical Tools

♦ Macros and Custom Functions

Technical Coordinators: Kevin Malay

Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: June 1 - 2, 2016
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MICROSOFT® POWERPOINT 2010

[CT711G]

Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010 is a presentation program that 

allows users to create overhead slides, speaker notes, audience 

handouts and outlines – all in a single presentation file. PowerPoint offers powerful tools to help create and organize a 

presentation step by step. This class includes hands-on work 

in the Computer Laboratory, and development of a sample 

presentation.

Contents: 

♦ Choose the Best Method to Start a Presentation

♦ Create a Presentation Using Suggested Content and a 

Design Template

♦ Browse Through a Presentation

♦ Enter and Edit Text in a Presentation

♦ View a Presentation

♦ Insert Slides from Other Presentations

♦ Rearrange Slides in a Presentation

♦ Create a Folder to Store a Presentation

♦ Change Text Alignment and Spacing

♦ Find and Replace Text and Fonts

♦ Correct Text While Typing

♦ Check Spelling and Presentation Styles

♦ Add a Header and Footer

♦ Choose the Right Print Settings

♦ Preview and Print a Presentation

♦ Enter and Print Speaker Notes

 Technical Coordinator: Vince Nicolau

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: June 8 - 9, 2016
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MICROSOFT® WORD 2010

[CT707G]

Microsoft® Word 2010 is a word-processing program that is used 

to compose and update a wide range of business documents. 

It offers many desktop-publishing features that let you enhance 

the appearance of documents. Word also has the power and 

flexibility to produce professional documents quickly and easily.

Contents:

♦ Create a Document

♦ Edit and Format

♦ Present Information in Tables and Columns

♦ Work With Graphics/Charts

♦ Customize Word for the Way You Work

♦ Create Form Letters and Labels

♦ Create Forms

♦ Work With Footnotes and Bookmarks

♦ Work With Tables of Contents and Indexes

Technical Coordinator: Vince Nicolau

Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: September 7 - 8, 2016
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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.

Courses marked by this icon may be held at your 

worksite. The course will be offered upon request 

with a minimum of 10 attendees. If your company 

or organization would like any of these courses 

presented onsite, contact Cheryl Stevens at (304) 

256-3236. The course will then be scheduled.

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact 

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

Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236.

TO ENROLL CONTACT:

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

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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ANNUAL RETRAINING FOR

IMPOUNDMENT QUALIFICATION

[IM602C]

This course provides the annual retraining 

requirements for qualified impoundment mine safety and health 

inspectors. Impoundment mine safety and health inspectors 

are required to receive annual retraining in accordance with the 

requirements specified in the Code of Federal Regulations [30 

CFR 77.107-1(b)].

Please Note: MSHA Qualification and Certification no longer 

accepts Social Security Numbers on the application form 

that you must fill out in order to receive your qualification 

for impoundment inspection card after successful 

completion of the course. You will need an MSHA Individual 

Identification Number, available by applying online at: 

http://www.msha.gov/forms/elawsforms/5000-46.htm

Contents:

♦ Reviews of Proper Inspection Procedures

♦ Signs of Impoundment Stress

♦ Instrumentation Monitoring

♦ Construction Monitoring

♦ Emergency Action Planning

♦ Foundation Analysis

♦ Geotechnical Investigations

♦ Breakthrough Potential Analysis

Technical Coordinators: Jared Adkins

 Course Length: 4 hours

 Tuition: $48.00

 Dates: November 18, 2015

May 12, 2016

August 18, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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CONTINUOUS PERSONAL DUST 

MONITOR (CPDM) MAINTENANCE AND 

CALIBRATION CERTIFICATION

[IH404G]

This course provides the initial training for personnel who are 

required to calibrate and maintain a CPDM used to collect coal 

mine dust samples.

Successful completion of this course certifies the participant to 

calibrate and maintain the CPDM under the 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 using a CPDM including:

♦ Responsibilities of the Certified Person for Maintenance 

and Calibration

♦ Properties of the Approved Sampling Unit

Hands-on Instructions:

♦ Pump Calibration Procedures

♦ Maintenance Requirements

♦ Sampling Unit Inspection

♦ Pre-Shift Checks of Approved Sampling Unit

 Technical Coordinators: Terry Phillips

Donald Booth

 Course Length: 8 hours

 Tuition: $84.00

Dates: October 7 & 21, 2015, November 4 & 18, 2015

January 6 & 20, 2016, March 9 & 23, 2016

April 6, 2016, May 18, 2016, July 20, 2016

August 17, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 

10 attendees, maximum of 18 

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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CONTINUOUS PERSONAL 

DUST MONITOR (CPDM) SAMPLING 

CERTIFICATION

[IH403G]

This course provides the initial training for personnel who are 

required to sample with a CPDM to collect coal mine dust 

samples.

Successful completion of this course certifies the participant to 

calibrate and maintain the CPDM under the 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:

♦ Responsibilities of the Certified Sampler

♦ Respirable Dust Sampling Procedures using a CPDM

♦ Approved Sampling Units

Hands-on Instructions:

♦ Inspection

♦ Use

 Technical Coordinators: Terry Phillips

Donald Booth

 Course Length: 8 hours

 Tuition: $84.00

Dates: October 6 & 20, 2015, November 3 & 17, 2015

December 1 & 8, 2015, January 5, 19 & 26, 2016

February 16 & 23, 2016, March 8 & 22, 2016

April 5 & 19, 2016, May 17, 2016, June 1, 2016

July 19, 2016, August 16, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 

10 attendees, maximum of 18

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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FIRST AID/ CPR/ AED USAGE

[SF700G]

Students who successfully complete this course will receive 

National Safety Council (NSC) Certification.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Basic Life Support (Adult)

♦ CPR

♦ AED Usage

♦ Acting in an Emergency

♦ Heart Attack and Chest Pain

♦ Bleeding

♦ Sudden Illness

Technical Coordinator: Bret Park

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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QUALIFICATION FOR

IMPOUNDMENT INSPECTION

[IM601C]

This course provides the initial training for personnel who are 

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 77.216-3(g)].

Please Note: MSHA Qualification and Certification no longer 

accepts Social Security Numbers on the application form 

that you must fill out in order to receive your qualification 

for impoundment inspection card after successful 

completion of the course. You will need an MSHA Individual 

Identification Number, available by applying online at: 

http://www.msha.gov/forms/elawsforms/5000-46.htm

Contents:

Introductory training on:

s

♦ Recognizing Deficiencies and Signs of Distress

♦ Failure Modes

♦ Foundation Analysis

♦ Geotechnical Investigation

♦ Breakthrough Potential Analysis

♦ Common Instrumentation

♦ Facility Configurations

♦ Field Hazard Classifications

♦ Reporting Requirements

♦ Inspection Forms

Technical Coordinators: Jared Adkins 

 Course Length: 8 hours

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: November 16, 2015

May 10, 2016

August 16, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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RESPIRABLE COAL MINE DUST 

SAMPLER CALIBRATION/MAINTENANCE 

CERTIFICATION

[IH602C]

This course provides the initial training for personnel who are 

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: TBD

 Course Length: 8 hours

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: May 4, 2016

July 27, 2016

 Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees 

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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RESPIRABLE COAL MINE DUST 

SAMPLING CERTIFICATION

[IH601C]

This course provides the initial training for personnel who are 

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: TBD

 Course Length: 8 hours

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: May 3, 2016

July 26, 2016

 Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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General Courses for MSHA

and the Mining Industry

The Academy courses described in this section are available to 

MSHA and industry personnel.

Courses marked by this icon may be held at your 

worksite. The course will be offered upon request 

with a minimum of 10 attendees. If your company 

or organization would like any of these courses 

presented onsite, contact Cheryl Stevens at (304) 

 256-3236. The course will then be scheduled.

If you need more information about contents of a course, contact 

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

Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236.

TO ENROLL CONTACT:

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

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

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QUESTIONS??
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ACCIDENT PREVENTION

TECHNIQUES

[SF601G]

This course is designed for safety managers/directors, mine 

managers, or anyone in the mining industry involved in safety 

management. Several proven accident reduction techniques are 

covered during the three-day class.

The course begins 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 divided into the three levels of causation with examples of 

each level discussed. Discussions 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 concludes 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: Joe Mackowiak

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with a minimum 

 of 10 attendees, maximum of 16

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
91

ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR 

COAL MINERS

[EL601C]

This course is designed to provide practical methods and 

techniques to identify electrical hazards and the appropriate 

enforcement actions to take to correct them. This course is for 

coal industry personnel with limited or no electrical expertise.

Contents:

♦ Basic Electrical Theory

♦ Basic Circuitry

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Grounding

♦ Power Distribution Systems

♦ Regulations and Policies

♦ Personal Safety

♦ Inspection of Electrical Equipment

♦ Permissibility

NOTE: This course is not intended for Electrical Specialists.

 Technical Coordinator: Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR METAL/NONMETAL 

MINERS

[EL601M]

This course is designed to provide practical methods and 

techniques to identify electrical hazards and the appropriate 

enforcement actions to take to correct them. This course is for 

metal/nonmetal industry personnel with limited or no electrical 

expertise.

Contents:

♦ Grounding

♦ Power Distribution Systems

♦ Inspection of Electrical Equipment

♦ Regulations and Policies

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Personal Safety

NOTE: This course is not intended for Electrical Specialists.

Technical Coordinators: Larry Cook

Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 2 days

 Tuition: $168.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
93

FIRST AID/ CPR/ AED USAGE

[SF700G]

Students who successfully complete this course will receive 

National Safety Council (NSC) Certification.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Basic Life Support (Adult)

♦ CPR

♦ AED Usage

♦ Acting in an Emergency

♦ Heart Attack and Chest Pain

♦ Bleeding

♦ Sudden Illness

Technical Coordinator: Bret Park

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
94

HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HAZCOM)

[IH616G]

This course is designed to provide operators with information 

necessary to develop an effective HazCom program. It will review 

the requirements of 30 CFR Part 47, including identification of 

chemicals at the mine site, determining which chemicals are 

hazardous, establishing a HazCom Program, and informing 

miners about chemical hazards and appropriate protection 

measures.

Contents:

♦ Purpose and Scope of the HazCom Standard

♦ Operators and Chemicals Covered

♦ Identification of Hazardous Chemicals

♦ Requirements for a HazCom Program

♦ Container Labels and Other Forms of Warning

♦ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Requirements

♦ HazCom Training Requirements

♦ Availability of HazCom Information

♦ Trade Secret Provisions

♦ Exemptions

Technical Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees 

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
95

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: SAMPLING FOR RESPIRABLE 

SILICA DUST AND NOISE

[IH621M]

(offered on site only)

This class, developed in cooperation with the National Stone, 

Sand and Gravel Association, is to be scheduled at your 

worksite. It involves two days of classroom work and a full 

day of on-site sampling for silica and noise. It prepares miners 

and mine operators to conduct ongoing sampling. Results of 

noise sampling are available immediately; dust samples require 

analysis in the laboratory, and the cost of analysis is picked up 

by the mine operator.

A minimum of 10 students is required; the maximum class size 

is 15 students.

Contents:

♦ Hazards of Silica and Noise

♦ Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

♦ Sampling Equipment and Techniques Laboratory

♦ Record Keeping

♦ Calculations

♦ Controls

 Technical Coordinator: TBD

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00 

 Dates: Limited availability; to be

 arranged with individual

 operators 

 Scheduled upon request with a 

 minimum of 10 attendees, 

 maximum of 15 
96

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 

(PART 48)

[GS643G]

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 

an application to your local MSHA District Manager showing your 

mining experience and education. (2) You must demonstrate 

that you have the ability to teach. Successful completion of this 

course will assist you in meeting this requirement. There are no 

prerequisites for this course. Mining experience is helpful.

Contents:

♦ Principles of Adult Instruction

♦ Developing Objectives and 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

Technical Coordinator: Bret Park

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Dec 1 - 3, 2015 March 22 - 24, 2016

June 7 - 9, 2016 September 13 - 15, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 10 attendees, 

maximum of 20

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
97

INTERMEDIATE TOXICOLOGY

[IH606G]

This course will provide the students with a review of the uptake, 

distribution, metabolism, and elimination of industrial and 

environmental chemicals. Dose- and time-response relationships 

will be discussed. Toxic effects of metals, particulates, solvents, 

and other chemicals found in the mine environment will 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: Michelle Schaper

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 8 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
98

INTRODUCTION TO MINING

[MS701G]

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

♦ 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

♦ Industrial Hygiene

Technical Coordinator: TBD 

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: July 26 - 28, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 8 attendees, 

maximum of 15
99

LAW/REGULATION/POLICY, CITATION/

ORDER WRITING, INSPECTION PROCEDURES 

[LP710G]

This course is designed for anyone in the mining industry to 

gain a better understanding of enforcement procedures used to 

protect the health and safety of all miners. The course reviews 

handbooks, policy, and procedures used to enforce the Mine 

Acts (1977/2006) and 30 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations.) 

Each course will be designed for either coal or metal/nonmetal. 

Classroom activities and discussions will blend in with researching 

materials covered. A copy of the combined Mine Acts, 30 CFR, 

and Program Policy will be provided. 

Contents:

♦ Pre-Inspection Conference

♦ Inspection

♦ Notetaking

♦ Pictures

♦ Discussion of Violations at Issuance

♦ Close-Out Conference

♦ Determining Root Cause

♦ Research of Regulations/Policy/Procedures 

 Technical Coordinator: Brandon Ellison

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 10 attendees, 

maximum of 20
100

MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MASTERS OF SAFETY 

DEGREE (EMPHASIS IN MINE SAFETY) 

[NEMU003]

Courses will be offered pursuant to the Masters of Safety Degree 

(Mining Emphasis) program offered by the Academy through 

Marshall University. Courses will be offered in a blended learning 

environment using distance learning technology. Online courses 

are also planned to be offered in the Spring, Summer, and 

Fall 2016 semesters. Marshall University offers courses online 

through WebCT Vista. This is available to any person enrolled as 

a Marshall University graduate student. It is extremely important 

that you be accepted into the program by Marshall University so 

that any computer issues that may arise can be resolved prior to 

beginning the course.

Students must be admitted into the program prior to course 

enrollment. Application for Graduate Admission forms may be 

obtained by calling Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-3236 or by 

going online to www.marshall.edu. College Chemistry 203, Math 

130 (college algebra), and Physics 101 or the equivalent are 

prerequisites for admission to this program, as is a minimum 

undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or being registered as a professional 

engineer, or scoring at the mean or above on one area of the 

General GRE.

Enrollment for these online classes will be limited to 25 students 

and is on a first come first serve basis. First priority will be given 

to students who have taken courses previously in pursuit of this 

degree; those persons successfully admitted into the program 

through Marshall University will be given next preference.

Tuition and other related fees will be determined and posted at 

a later date. For more information, contact Kevin Malay by email 

at malay.kevin@dol.gov or at (304) 256-3539.

Technical Coordinator: Kevin Malay

 Dates: Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Summer 2016, Fall 2016
101

MINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

TECHNIQUES

[IV604G]

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.

Contents:

♦ Brief Review of MSHA’s Accident Reporting Requirements

♦ Pre-Investigation Activities

♦ Accident Investigation Procedures

♦ Accident Scene Analysis

♦ Photography and Sketching

♦ Interviewing Techniques

♦ Finding Root Causes of Accidents

♦ Developing Corrective Actions

Technical Coordinator: David Elkins

Course Length: 2 days

Tuition: $168.00

Dates: February 2 - 3, 2016

Scheduled upon request with a minimum of 10 attendees, 

maximum of 16

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
102

MINE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, 

AND REPAIRS SAFETY

[MS615G]

This course 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:

♦ Accident Analysis and Prevention

♦ Effective Work Area Examinations

♦ Mobile Equipment Examinations

♦ Fall Prevention

♦ Basic Crane Safety

♦ Material Storage and Handling

♦ Conveyor Belt Safety

♦ Confined Space Safety

♦ Wire Ropes and Slings 

♦ Surface Installations

Technical Coordinators: Johnnie Tyler

Roger Montali

Course Length: 2 days

Tuition: $168.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
103

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request

MINE EXPLOSION PREVENTION

[VN701G]

This course will review the causes and prevention of underground 

bituminous coal mine explosions. Students will learn to identify 

and address conditions which are known to cause or propagate 

explosions. Applicable federal mining laws will be discussed and 

explained.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Sources and Control of Coal Dust

♦ Accumulation of Combustible Material

♦ Rock Dust Application and Sampling

Technical Coordinators: Jonah Pritt

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees
104

MINE HOIST AND ELEVATOR INSPECTION 

PROGRAM TRAINING

[HS606G]

This training module covers the inspection of mine hoist and 

elevators and the impact of the mine environment on critical 

hoist and elevator components. An emphasis will be made also 

on Mechanical Escape Facilities. It will enable the student to 

perform basic mine hoist and elevator inspections, focusing 

on critical safety concerns, including those identified in recent 

mine accidents. The material will be correlated to the applicable 

sections of 30 CFR, the ASME A17 Elevator Code and variety of 

information pertaining to wire ropes.

During the hands-on time, the student will be taught the proper 

way to measure a wire rope, when it is required, locations of 

measurements and the “out of service” criteria for both wire 

ropes and their terminations. This course is for MSHA coal and 

metal/nonmetal mine safety and health inspectors and industry 

personnel.

Contents:

♦ Wire Rope Technology

♦ Terminations and Attachments

♦ Removal Criteria According to 30 CFR

♦ A Review of the ASME A17 Elevator Code 

♦ Hazard Recognition

♦ Inspection Procedure

♦ Citation and Order Writing

 Technical Coordinator: Cliff Adkins

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with a 

 minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
105

MINE RESCUE TRAINING

[ME601G]

This course is designed for mine rescue teams and mining 

industry personnel who may be associated with responding 

to mine emergencies, such as mine fires, explosions, and 

inundations. The major part of the training involves participation 

in exercises in the Mine Simulation Laboratory.

Contents:

♦ Mine Emergency Response Overview

♦ Mine Emergency Operations

♦ Mine Emergency Personnel

♦ Mine Emergency Communications and Decision Making

♦ Mine Emergency Practices and Procedures

♦ Mine Emergency Rescue and Recovery Strategy

♦ Tactical Implementation of Operations

Technical Coordinator: Mack Wright

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00*

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 6 attendees

 * Tuition may be waived for mine rescue team members 

participating in team training activities, up to ten (10) days

per calendar year.

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
106

MINE RESCUE VISIO MAPPING AND MAP 

SCORING TRAINING

[ME609G]

This course is for all interested Mine Rescue Team Members, Mine 

Rescue Problem Designers, Mine Rescue Map Judges, and persons 

involved in mine accident investigation work. This class will be scaled 

and tailored to the students attending specific to their needs (accident 

investigation, mine rescue team members, mine rescue judges, ect.). 

We will try to make the class as job related to each group as possible.

Contents:

♦ Introduction to Microsoft®

 Visio including the saving of the 

completed map or drawing. This will include downloading 

templates and stencils from MSHA.GOV and importing stencils.

♦ Review of drawing a scaled map or drawing

♦ Review of map symbols (stencils) used for both mine rescue 

maps and accident investigation drawings.

♦ Adding layers within a drawing and assigning objects to a layer

♦ Mapping of items or conditions encountered by a mine rescue or 

accident investigation team.

♦ Introduction into mine rescue contest map scoring protocols 

and procedures, including the use of scanner for scanning and 

saving “hand drawn” paper maps.

♦ Each student will receive a laminated “Visio quick reference 

card” to assist them in learning the shortcuts related to 

Microsoft®

 Visio.

The Visio Electric Mapping and Map Scoring Class is an eight (8) hour 

class. Participants may bring their own computers that are equiped 

with Microsoft®

 Visio 2010 or 2013 to the training class or computers 

will be provided by the National Mine Academy.

 Technical Coordinator: Chip Clay

Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 2 attendees, 

 maximum of 6.

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
107

MINE VENTILATION

[VN700G]

This course will review the basic principles of underground coal 

mine ventilation along with applicable Federal mining laws.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Mine Fans

♦ Mine Gases

♦ Air Readings

♦ Ventilation Plans

♦ Mine Maps

♦ Bleeders

♦ Seals

♦ Ventilation Control

♦ Face Ventilation

♦ Outby Ventilation

Technical Coordinators: Jonah Pritt

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
108

NOISE HAZARDS, REGULATION, AND 

CONTROL

[IH321G]

This course provides the participant with information on the 

hazards associated with overexposure to noise. It thoroughly 

reviews 30 CFR Part 62 and appropriate monitoring and control 

methods. The course also 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: TBD

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: $252.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
109

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

WORKSHOP 

[SF602G]

The purpose of the Root Cause Analysis Workshop is to begin 

action toward reducing violations, accidents, and incidents at a 

mining operation. Root Cause Analysis recognizes that violations, 

accidents, and incidents are an indicator of a breakdown which 

allows these occurrences to happen. This method will result in a 

professional approach to accident prevention, and can act as a 

training mechanism for workers and mine operators.

Class activities will involve citations and orders issued during an 

inspection and the incidents and/or accidents that a mine has 

encountered to initiate a process of analysis that will start an 

inquiry into questions such as:

♦ What is causing these violations, accidents, and incidents 

to occur at the mining operation?

♦ Why does the mine have the same type of violations at 

each inspection?

♦ Why does the mine continue to have the same kind of 

accidents and incidents?

♦ What can be done to eliminate the violations, accidents, 

and incidents at this mine?

 Technical Coordinator: Joe Mackowiak

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
110

SURFACE FACILITIES AND COAL

PREPARATION

[PP601C]

This course is designed to familiarize the student with equipment 

and processes used in coal preparation plants; hazards that might 

exist around preparation plants; and inspection requirements for 

such plants. 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 Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

Course Length: 3 days

Tuition: $252.00

Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
111

WORKPLACE EXAMINATIONS

[VN702G]

This course is designed for mine examiners. Discussion will focus 

on what the examiner should be looking for during a workplace 

examination. Applicable Federal mining laws will be discussed 

and explained.

Content will include but not limited to:

♦ Pre-shift Examinations

♦ Supplemental Examinations

♦ On-Shift Examinations

♦ Weekly Examinations

♦ Hazard Identifications

Technical Coordinators: Jonah Pritt

Keith Stone

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: $84.00

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 10 attendees

Scheduling

at Worksite

Available

Upon Request
112

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 Cheryl Stevens at (304) 256-

3236.

TO ENROLL CONTACT:

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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113

BLASTING SEMINAR

[EX524G]

This seminar is designed for company managers, blasting 

engineers, blasters, state and Federal mine safety and health 

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. Participants will have the 

opportunity 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: Kevin Malay

Course Length: 2 days

Tuition: None

Dates: January 20 - 21, 2016

 
114

FIRST RESPONDER WORKSHOP

[GS645G]

This is a one-day workshop designed to provide MSHA personnel, 

the mining industry, miners’ representatives, firefighters, law 

enforcement personnel, and emergency medical personnel with 

information and precautions that should be taken before or while 

responding to an emergency at surface mines, surface areas of 

underground mines, and surface mining facilities. 

Contents:

♦ Emergency Response Planning

♦ Large Haul Truck Fires

♦ Structures in and Around Surface Facilities 

♦ Use of Mine Equipment for Rescue & Fire Fighting

♦ Traffic Control on Mine Roadways

♦ First Responder Vehicle Maintenance (Brakes & Steering)

Hazards addressed:

♦ Explosives Storage 

♦ Surge Piles

♦ Draw-off Tunnels

♦ Fuel Storage (Stationary and Mobile) 

♦ Belt Conveyors 

♦ Electricity

♦ Preparation Plants and Mills 

♦ Off-Road Haul Trucks and End Loaders 

♦ Highwalls and Highwall Mining Machines 

♦ Chemicals and Gases Common to Mines and Facilities

♦ Surface Areas of Underground Mines

 Technical Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

 Course Length: 1 day

 Tuition: None

 Date: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 5 attendees
115

MINE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND 

REPAIRS SAFETY WORKSHOP

[MS502G]

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.

Topics:

♦ Risk Management

♦ Contractor Pre-Qualification

♦ Hearing Loss Prevention

♦ Fire Extinguisher Simulator Training

♦ Trenching Regulations and Practices

♦ Manitowac Crane Safety

♦ Crane Safety Inspections (Hands-on)

♦ Prevention of “Rigger Mortis” - A Systematic Approach to 

Rigging

♦ Welding Safety

♦ Electrical Accidents Analysis and Prevention

♦ Construction Blasting

♦ Wheels and Rims Safety Hazards

♦ Scaffold Safety

Technical Coordinators: Johnnie Tyler

Roger Montali

 Course Length: 3 days

 Tuition: None

 Dates: Scheduled upon request with

 a minimum of 8 attendees
116

ROOF CONTROL SEMINAR

[RC501C]

This seminar is designed for miners, company managers, 

engineers, trainers, roof bolter machine operators, and for any 

individual involved in coal mine roof safety. Federal and state 

enforcement personnel desiring to increase their knowledge of 

the latest developments in roof and rib control will also find this 

seminar very beneficial.

This seminar will update personnel on new products and 

methods related to roof stability. It will also include presentations 

by personnel from the Academy, Technical Support, MSHA 

headquarters, other government agencies, and industry. All 

subjects will incorporate safe mining practices which will help 

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 Coordinator: Jon Braenovich

 Course Length: 1 day

Tuition: None

 Dates: June 1, 2016
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SURFACE HAULAGE WORKSHOP

[HL502G1]

This workshop 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

♦ Solutions to Mobile Equipment Blind Spots

♦ 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

♦ New Automation Technologies – Conveyor, Plants, Mills

♦ Safe Handling and Transport of Bulk Blasting Agents

♦ Safety Aspects of Mounting/Demounting Tires

♦ Haul Road Design

Technical Coordinator: Roger Montali

Course Length: 2 days

Tuition: None

Dates: August 23 - 24, 2016
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TRAM/NATIONAL MINE INSTRUCTORS SEMINAR

[GS501G]

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 

displayed.

Technical Coordinator: TBD

Course Length: 21⁄2 days

Tuition: None

Dates: October 13 - 15, 2015

October 11 - 13, 2016
119

WESTERN BLASTING SEMINAR

[EX601G14]

This seminar is designed for company managers, blasting 

engineers, blasters, state and Federal mine safety and health 

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. Participants will have the 

opportunity 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: Kevin Malay

Course Length: 2 days

Tuition: None

Dates: TBA Summer 2016

 
120

Technical Specialists Training

MSHA mine safety and health inspectors, supervisors, and 

specialists are to receive a minimum of two weeks advanced 

training every two years.

Listed below are the groups and dates for which training sessions 

have been scheduled at the Academy:

ACRI/CLR Training [LP303G]

April 12 - 14, 2016

Accident Investigation 

TBD

Administrative Staff Meeting [GS706G]

TBD

Assistant District Manager Meeting/Training 

TBD

Coal Assistant District Managers Meeting [GS400ADM]

TBD

Coal Field Office Supervisors [GS704G]

TBD

Coal MERD

TBD

Dam Safety Seminar [IM504G]

Coordinator: Jared Adkins

District Manager Meeting/Training

TBD

Electrical Specialists

TBD
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Family Liaison Training [GS511G]

TBD

Field Office Supervisor Training 

TBD

Health Specialists [IH401G]

TBD

MNM Annual Field Office Supervisors [GS701MNM]

TBD

MNM Journeyman Mine Safety and Health Inspectors

[LP311M - 56 hours]

Coordinator: Bret Park 

February 2 - 11, 2016 July 19 - 28, 2016

April 5 - 14, 2016 August 23 - September 1, 2016

June 7 - 16, 2016

MNM Managers Meeting (2) [GS700MNM]

TBD

MNM MERD Training [GS702MNM]

TBD

MSHA Mine Rescue Team Training [ME707G]

TBD

Roof Control Specialists [RC401C - 21 hours]

Coordinator: Jon Braenovich

April 26 - 28, 2016

Special Investigators [IV402G]

Coordinator: Judy Peters

» Basic SI Module I

February 23 - March 10, 2016
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» SI Recertification 

May 10 - 19, 2016

» Complaint Processor Certification Training

June 21 - 23, 2016

» Basic SI Module II 

August 2 - 11, 2016

Surface Coal Mine Safety and Health Inspectors

[LP312C - 56 hours]

Coordinator: Johnnie Tyler

August 16 - 25, 2016

Underground Coal Mine Safety and Health Inspectors 

Journeyman Retraining

[LP311C - 56 hours]

Coordinator: Brandon Ellison

January 26 - 28, 2016 July 12 - 14, 2016

March 1 - 3, 2016 August 16 - 18, 2016

May 17 - 19, 2016

VTC Training

Districts 2 & 3

January 25; February 22; March 14, 2016

Districts 5 & 8

April 14; May 16; June 6, 2016

Ventilation Specialist 

TBD
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Courses and Seminars/Workshops

Alphabetically Page

Accident Prevention Techniques ....................................... 90

Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification............. 82

Atmospheric Monitoring Systems (AMS) with Emphasis 

 on Fire Protection ............................................................ 45

Blasting Seminar ..............................................................113

Blasting (Surface) (Coal)................................................... 46

Blasting (Surface) (MNM).................................................. 23

Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM)

 Maintenance and Calibration Certification....................... 83

Continuous Personal Dust Monitor (CPDM)

 Sampling Certification...................................................... 84

Electrical Hazards.............................................................. 24

Electrical Safety for Coal Miners ................................. 47, 91

Electrical Safety for Metal/Nonmetal Miners...................... 92

First Aid/ CPR/ AED Usage ............................. 25, 48, 85, 93

First Responder Workshop...................................26, 49, 114

Ground Control Hazards.................................................... 27

Haulage (Surface) (Coal)................................................... 50

Haulage (Surface) (MNM) ................................................. 28

Hazard Communication (HazCom).................................... 94

Industrial Hygiene.............................................................. 51

Industrial Hygiene: Sampling for Respirable

 Silica Dust and Noise ....................................................... 95

Inspector’s Portable Applications for Laptops

 (IPAL) Review (MNM and Coal) ................................. 29, 52

Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48).............................. 96

Intermediate Toxicology..................................................... 97

Introduction to Mining ........................................................ 98
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Law/Regulation/Policy, Citation/Order Writing, 

 Inspection Procedures..................................................... 99 

Longwall Mining and Inspection Procedures..................... 53

Marshall University Masters of Safety Degree .... 30, 54, 100

Microsoft® Excel 2010 – Basic........................................... 76

Microsoft® Excel 2010 – Intermediate................................ 77

Microsoft® Excel 2010 – Advanced.................................... 78

Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010.............................................. 79

Microsoft® Word 2010........................................................ 80

Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing.......... 31, 55

Mine Accident Investigation Techniques ......................... 101

Mine Construction, Maintenance, and Repairs Safety .... 102

Mine Construction, Maintenance, and Repairs Safety

 Workshop ........................................................................115

Mine Explosion Prevention........................................ 56, 103

Mine Hoist and Elevator Inspection Program 

 Training.............................................................. 32, 57, 104

Mine Rescue Training...................................................... 105

Mine Rescue Visio Mapping and Map Scoring Training.. 106

Mine Ventilation ......................................................... 58, 107

Noise Hazards, Regulation, and Control ................... 59, 108

Qualification for Impoundment Inspection ......................... 86

Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler Calibration/

 Maintenance Certification ................................................ 87

Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling Certification............ 88

Roof Control Seminar.................................................60, 116

Root Cause Analysis Workshop ...................................... 109

Slope and Shaft Sinking Safety......................................... 61
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Surface Facilities and Coal Preparation .....................62, 110

Surface Haulage Workshop..............................................117

Tailings Dam and Waste Pile Inspection - Metal/

 Nonmetal .......................................................................... 33

TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar........................118 

Underground Diesel Equipment/Ventilation....................... 63 

Underground Electrical Circuit Protection Overview.......... 64 

Underground Haulage, Transportation, and 

 Machinery (Coal) ........................................................... 65

Underground Ventilation for Metal/Nonmetal Mines.......... 34

Western Blasting Seminar................................................119

Workplace Examinations ............................................66, 111
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Schedule of Academy Events

By Date

October 4 – 10, 2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification 

 10/6/2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

 10/7/2015

♦ Instructor Training Workshop

 10/6-8/2015

October 11 – 17, 2015

♦ TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar

 10/13-15/2015

October 18 – 24, 2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

 10/20/2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

 10/21/2015

October 25 – 31, 2015

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

 10/27-11/5/2015

November 1 – 7, 2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

11/3/2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

11/4/2015
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November 15 – 21, 2015

♦ Qualification for Impoundment Inspection (8 hr)

 11/16/2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

11/17/2015

♦ Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification (4 hr)

 11/18/2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

11/18/2015

November 29 – December 5, 2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

12/1/2015 

♦ Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48)

12/1-3/2015

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

12/1-10/2015

December 6 – 12, 2015

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

12/8/2015

January 3 – 9, 2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing

 1/5-14/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

1/5/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

1/6/2016
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January 17 - 23, 2016

♦ Blasting Seminar

 1/20-21/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

1/19/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

1/20/2016

January 24 – 30, 2016

♦ Coal Journeyman Retraining

1/26-28/2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D2 & D3

1/25/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

1/26/2016

January 31 – February 6, 2016

♦ Microsoft® Excel Basic 2010

 2/2-3/2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation Techniques

 2/2-3/2016

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

2/2-11/2016

February 14 – 20, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

2/16/2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D2 & D3

2/22/2016
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February 21 - 27, 2016

♦ Basic SI Module I

 2/23 - 3/10/2016 

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

1/23/2016

February 28 – March 5, 2016

♦ Coal Journeyman Retraining

3/1-3/2016

March 6 – 12, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

3/8/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

3/9/2016

March 13 – 19, 2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D2 & D3

3/14/2016

March 20 – 26, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

3/22/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

3/23/2016

♦ Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48)

3/22-24/2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing

3/22-31/2016
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April 3 – 9, 2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D5 & D8

4/4/2016

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

4/5-14/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

4/5/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

4/6/2016

April 10 – 16, 2016

♦ ACRI/CLR Training

4/12-14/2016

♦ Microsoft® Excel 2010 – Intermediate

4/13-14/2016

April 17 – 23, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

4/19/2016

April 24 – 30, 2016 

♦ Roof Control Specialists

4/26-28/2016

May 1 – 7, 2016

♦ Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling Certification

5/3/2016

♦ Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler Calibration/

Maintenance Certification

5/4/2016

May 8 – 14, 2016

♦ Qualification for Impoundment Inspection (8 hr)

5/10/2016
131

♦ SI Recertification

5/10-19/2016

♦ Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification (4 hr)

5/12/2016

May 15 – 21, 2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D5 & D8

5/16/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

5/17/2016

♦ Coal Journeyman Retraining

5/17-19/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

5/18/2016

May 29 – June 4, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

6/1/2016

♦ Roof Control Seminar

6/1/2016

♦ Microsoft® Excel 2010 Advanced

6/1-2/2016

June 5 – 11, 2016

♦ VTC Coal Journeyman Retraining D5 & D8

6/6/2016

♦ Instructor Training Workshop

6/7-9/2016

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining 

6/7-16/2016
132

♦ Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010

6/8-9/2016

June 19 – 25, 2016

♦ Complaint Processor Certification Training

6/21-23/2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing

6/21-30/2016

July 10 – 16, 2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing

7/12-21/2016

♦ Coal Journeyman Retraining

7/12-14/2016

July 17 – 23, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

7/19/2016

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

7/19-28/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

7/20/2016

July 24 – 30, 2016

♦ Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling Certification

7/26/2016

♦ Introduction to Mining

7/26-28/2016

♦ Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampler Calibration/

Maintenance Certification

7/27/2016
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July 31 – August 6, 2016

♦ Basic SI Module II

8/2-11/2016

August 14 – 20, 2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Sampling Certification

8/16/2016

♦ Qualification for Impoundment Inspection (8 hr)

8/16/2016

♦ Coal Journeyman Retraining

8/16-19/2016

♦ Surface Coal Mine Safety and Health Inspectors

8/16-25/2016

♦ Continuous Personal Dust Monitor Maintenance and 

Calibration Certification

8/17/2016

♦ Annual Retraining for Impoundment Qualification (4 hr)

8/18/2016

♦ Surface Haulage Workshop

8/23-24/2016

August 21 – 27, 2016

♦ MNM Journeyman Retraining

8/23-9/1/2016

September 4 – 10, 2016

♦ Microsoft® Word 2010

9/7-8/2016

September 11 – 17, 2016

♦ Instructor Training Workshop (Part 48)

9/13-15/2016
134

October 9 – 15, 2016

♦ TRAM/National Mine Instructors Seminar

10/11-13/2016

December 4 – 10, 2016

♦ Mine Accident Investigation and Report Writing

12/6-15/2016
135

Metal/Nonmetal Scheduled Training

♦ MMN Managers Meeting (2)

– TBD

♦ MMN Annual Field Office Supervising Retraining

– TBD

♦ MSHA Mine Rescue Team Training 

– TBD

♦ Supervisory Meeting

– TBD

♦ Industrial Hygiene

– TBD

♦ MNM MERD Training

– TBD

♦ MSHA Mine Rescue Team Training

– TBD

Coal Scheduled Training

♦ Family Liaison Training 

– TBD

♦ Health Supervisors Meeting 

– 1 Per Quarter

♦ ACRI/Conference Litigation (CLR) Training 

 5/11 – 15/2015

♦ Coal Field Office Supervisors Retraining 

– TBD

♦ MSHA Dam Safety Training/Impoundment Specialist 

May 5 – 7, 2015

♦ CMSH Annual MERD/Manager/Supervisor Training 

– TBD

♦ CMSH Managers Meeting 

– (2) TBD
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EPD Scheduled Training

♦ EFSMS Team Training (2) - TBD

♦ EPD Managers/Supervisors Meeting - TBD

♦ JAH Mine Rescue Meeting (2) - TBD

♦ EPD Managers – TBD

♦ EFSMS Annual Supervisors Training – TBD

♦ EFSMS Training Specialists (2) – TBD
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