Peyatt TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Our training expert is certified as an MSHA approved instructor for both surface and underground training. His qualifications approved by the US Department of Labor include: IS, IU, EB, EC, ED, and EE.  He is also certified through the WVOMHST in the following: 40 and 80 hour Apprentice Miner Instructor, Continuing Education for Underground Mine Foreman Instructor, Gas Testing Instructor, EMT-M Instructor, Certified Underground Mine Foreman, Certified Underground and Surface Electrician.  Our instructor is also certified through the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons as an Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider (BLS), Adult, Child, and infant CPR, and Emergency Medical Responder instructor.  Please find the courses offered by Peyatt Power Solutions listed below.

MSHA qualified electrical refresher is an annual training course for experienced mine workers, required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for surface operations under Part 46, that covers MSHA's electrical safety regulations and best practices to prevent injuries like electric shock and arc flash. The refresher updates miners on new hazards, changes at the mine, and safety standards, fulfilling the minimum eight hours of training needed to maintain their "qualified" status and ensure compliance with MSHA requirements.

MSHA Annual Refresher is an 8-hour training course required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for miners to receive at least once every 12 months. It provides instruction on health and safety standards, changes at the mine that could pose hazards, emergency procedures, and other relevant safety topics to ensure miners remain knowledgeable about current regulations and site-specific safety protocols.

 West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training's Continuing Education for Underground Mine Foreman. This mandatory training ensures that currently certified underground mine foremen stay informed about new mine laws, regulations, accident prevention techniques, and other relevant industry updates through courses taken every two years.

 The WVOMHST EMT-M Refresher training is an annual eight-hour course to maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Miner certification in West Virginia, covering topics like patient assessment, bleeding control, airway management, and immobilization skills, and includes written and hands-on tests at the end. This intensive training fulfills the annual requirement set by the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training (MHS&T) to ensure EMT-Ms stay up-to-date on essential medical and trauma care skills, particularly those relevant to mining incidents.

The WVOMHST EMT-M initial training is a comprehensive 60-hour course covering basic life support, patient assessment, airway management, and other mining-specific emergency care skills. The training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practice, fulfilling the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training (WVOMHST) requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Mining.

 The WVOMHST 40-hour apprentice miner training provides new and inexperienced miners with essential classroom and hands-on instruction to meet the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety's requirements for a surface apprentice miner card. Topics include identifying surface mining machinery and hazards, practicing with safety and first-aid equipment, understanding state and federal laws, and preparing for the MSHA 5000-23 certificate for newly employed miners. The comprehensive five-day course consists of four days of instruction and hands-on work, followed by one day of review and testing.

 The WVOMHST 80-hour apprentice miner training is a comprehensive course required to obtain a WV Underground Apprentice Miner card ("red hat"), combining classroom instruction and hands-on activities at the WV Training and Conference Center Mine Lab. The curriculum is prescribed by the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety and covers topics such as general orientation, mine gases, fire prevention, ventilation, roof and rib control, haulage, first aid, and state and federal laws and regulations for underground mining.

 MSHA 24-Hour New Miner training is a mandatory safety course for new surface mine workers under MSHA Part 46, teaching essential health and safety practices and regulations, including hazard communication, machinery safety, electrical and fire hazards, and emergency procedures. This comprehensive training, which includes classroom and hands-on components and must be completed within 90 days of employment, equips new miners with the knowledge to work safely and fulfill their legal responsibilities.

 Advanced First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS, and EMR equips individuals to recognize and respond to life-threatening medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest, bleeding, and stroke. These nationally recognized programs teach vital lifesaving skills using hands-on practice and evidence-based content. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognized course completion card, typically valid for two years.