How to Use This Starter Kit Welcome to the Part 46 Starter Kit with Sample Training Plan. This package is designed to help you develop an effective, mine-specific training program that meets the provisions of part 46. This package is divided into eight sections. Six of the sections contain information you can copy or customize to meet your needs. You may want to put this material in a three-ring binder and keep it in your work vehicle so you will have it handy when needed. Let=s take a look at each section.  Help Poster. Take a minute to look at it. The poster has useful telephone numbers and other sources you can use to help you put a Part 46 plan together.  Introduction. review or the rule with important dates to remember.  Space for the Part 46 rule.  The Sample Training Plan contains a set of instructions and a format you may want to follow to prepare your Part 46 Training Plan. Be sure to review the first four pages in this section before starting to put your plan together.  Space for your training plan. .  The MSHA Training Material List describes a variety of training materials in different formats that can help experienced and novice trainers produce effective and interesting programs. All of the items on the list are available from the National Mine Health and Safety Academy and an order form is included for your convenience. If you are an inexperienced trainer, you may want to order a copy of the Part 46 Instructor Guide With Lesson Plans (IG 37) from the Academy.  The Sample Training Records/Certificates section provides some forms for you to use to track your part 46 work. These forms cover each of the five categories of part 46 training.  You can get additional assistance in developing your part 46 program by consulting the people listed in the Educational Services Contacts and State Grants Contacts sections of this package. They are experienced trainers who can help you.
Recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards and hazards, such as traffic patterns and control, mobile equipment, and ground conditions [Section 46.5(b)(2)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  lockout devices  site tour  other  applicable regulations   observation  other Emergency medical procedures; escape and emergency evacuation plans; firewarning signals and firefighting procedures [Section 46.5(b)(3)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer  escape and emergency evacuation plans Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  demonstration  site tour  other  firewarning signals and firefighting procedures  applicable regulations  other  observation  other
Authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners= representatives [Section 46.5(b)(6)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  1977 Mine Act Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  computer  other  company rules  applicable regulations  other  observation  other Introduction to rules and procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.5(b)(7)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  1977 Mine Act  company Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  computer  other  mine communication system  applicable regulations  other  observation  other
Recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards and hazards, such as traffic patterns and control, mobile equipment, and ground conditions [Section 46.6(b)(2)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  site tour   lockout devices  applicable regulations  other  observation  other Emergency medical procedures; escape and emergency evacuation plans; firewarning signals and firefighting procedures [Section 46.6(b)(3)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer  escape and emergency evacuation Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  demonstration  site tour  other  firewarning signals and firefighting procedures  applicable regulations  other  observation  other
Health and safety aspects of the tasks to be assigned [Section 46.6(b)(4)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual  practice close observation Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  demonstration  site tour   safe work procedures  applicable regulations  other  observation  other Statutory rights of miners and their representatives [Section 46.6(b)(5)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  1977 Mine Act Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  computer  other  company rules  applicable regulations   observation  other
Authority and responsibilities of supervisors and miners= representatives [Section 46.6(b)(6)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  1977 Mine Act Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  computer  other  company rules  applicable regulations  other  observation  other Introduction to rules and procedures for reporting hazards [Section 46.6(b)(7)] Approximate Time(s): _ _ _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  1977 Mine Act  company rules Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  computer  other  mine communication system  applicable regulations  other  observation  other
After each newly-hired experienced miner begins work, the miner will receive the following training within 60 days [Section 46.6(c)]. Self-rescue and respiratory devices [Section 46.6(c)(1)] This subject is:  applicable  not applicable Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  observation  demonstration  other  training devices  applicable regulations  other  fit test  Training may address any other subjects that promote occupational health and safety for miners [Section 46.6(e)]. If other subjects will be taught based on circumstances or conditions at the mine, the AYes@ box should be checked and a completed AOther Subject(s)@ page for each attached.  Yes  No
Training will address site-specific health and safety risks. The training will include the following subjects or other special safety procedures, where appropriate [Section 46.11(d)]. Independent contractors who will be receiving hazard awareness training from the production- operator and will not need to provide this training to their own employees or employees of other independent contractors are not required to complete this part of the training plan. Contractors may check here when this part is:  not applicable. Hazards a person may be exposed to at the mine, including applicable emergency procedures Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual  written warnings Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer  company rules/policies Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  demonstration  site tour  other  checklist(s)  signs and posted warnings  applicable regulations  other  observation  other If subjects will be taught to cover site-specific health and safety risks at the mine, the AYes@ box is checked and a completed AHealth and Safety Subject(s)@ page for each is attached.  Yes  No If other subjects will be taught based on circumstances or conditions at the mine, the AYes@ box should be checked and a completed AOther Subject(s)@ page for each attached.  Yes  No
Training will be provided to miners, such as drillers or blasters, who move from one mine to another mine while remaining employed by the same production-operator or independent contractor [Section 46.11(c)]. Independent contractors who will be receiving this training from the production-operator and will not be providing this training to employees of other independent contractors are not required to complete this part of the training plan. Contractors may here when this part is:  not applicable. Hazards a miner may be exposed to while at the mine, including applicable emergency procedures Approximate Time(s): _ _ hours _ _ minutes to _ _ hours _ _ minutes Teaching Methods:  lecture  discussion  audiovisual  written warnings Course Training Materials:  MSHA  company  vendor/manufacturer  company rules/policies Evaluation Procedures:  oral feedback  written feedback  demonstration  site tour   checklist(s)  applicable regulations  other  observation 