Mining Safety Training Solutions

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

The MSHA qualified electrical refresher is an essential annual training course for experienced mine workers, mandated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for both surface and underground operations under Part 46. This course focuses on electrical safety training, covering MSHA's electrical safety regulations and best practices to prevent injuries such as electric shock and arc flash. The refresher not only updates miners on new hazards and changes at the mine but also reinforces safety standards, fulfilling the minimum eight hours of MSHA training required to maintain their 'qualified' status through the US Department of Labor. By completing this training, miners ensure compliance with MSHA requirements while also participating in the WVOMHST training program.

The MSHA Annual Refresher is an 8-hour training course mandated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for miners to complete at least once every 12 months. This essential MSHA training includes instruction on health and safety standards, awareness of changes at the mine that could pose hazards, emergency procedures, and other relevant safety topics. Additionally, this course ensures that miners remain knowledgeable about current regulations and site-specific safety protocols, including critical aspects of electrical safety training as part of their ongoing WVOMHST training.

The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training offers essential Continuing Education for Underground Mine Foreman. This mandatory MSHA training ensures that certified underground mine foremen remain up to date on new mine laws, regulations, accident prevention techniques, and other relevant industry updates. As part of this training, foremen also receive electrical safety training through courses that must be completed every two years.

The WVOMHST EMT-M Refresher training is an annual eight-hour course designed to maintain Emergency Medical Technician-Miner certification in West Virginia. This essential WVOMHST training covers key topics such as patient assessment, bleeding control, airway management, and immobilization skills. The course concludes with both written and hands-on tests, ensuring that participants are well-prepared. This intensive training fulfills the annual requirement set by the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training (MHS&T) to keep EMT-Ms updated on critical medical and trauma care skills, particularly those relevant to mining incidents. Additionally, participants may also benefit from integrated electrical safety training and MSHA training, which further enhance their readiness for emergencies in the mining environment.

The WVOMHST EMT-M initial training is a comprehensive 60-hour course that encompasses basic life support, patient assessment, airway management, and specialized emergency care skills tailored for mining. This essential training, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on practice, meets the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training (WVOMHST) requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Mining. Additionally, it complements electrical safety training and MSHA training, ensuring that participants are fully equipped to handle emergencies in the mining environment.

The WVOMHST training offers a comprehensive 40-hour apprentice miner course designed for new and inexperienced miners. This training provides essential classroom and hands-on instruction to fulfill the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety's requirements for obtaining a surface apprentice miner card. Key topics covered include electrical safety training, identifying surface mining machinery and hazards, practicing with safety and first-aid equipment, understanding state and federal laws, and preparing for the MSHA training, specifically the MSHA 5000-23 certificate required for newly employed miners. The five-day course includes four days of instruction and hands-on work, followed by a final day dedicated to 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'). This training combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities at the WV Training and Conference Center Mine Lab. Prescribed by the Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety, the WVOMHST training covers essential topics such as general orientation, mine gases, fire prevention, ventilation, roof and rib control, haulage, first aid, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations for underground mining, including important electrical safety training and MSHA training components.

MSHA 24-Hour New Miner training is a mandatory safety course for new surface mine workers under MSHA Part 46. This essential training covers vital health and safety practices, including hazard communication, machinery safety, and electrical safety training, as well as addressing electrical and fire hazards and emergency procedures. This comprehensive MSHA training, which features both classroom and hands-on components, must be completed within 90 days of employment. By participating in this WVOMHST training, new miners gain the necessary knowledge to work safely and meet their legal responsibilities.

Advanced First Aid, CPR, AED, BLS, and EMR training 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. In addition to these essential skills, participants can also benefit from electrical safety training, MSHA training, and WVOMHST training to enhance their readiness for various emergency situations. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognized course completion card, typically valid for two years.