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What does MSHA do and it's history!.pdf
The document discusses the history and role of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), which was established in 1977 following the Mine Act to improve safety in the mining industry. Since its formation, MSHA has significantly reduced mine fatalities, with deaths dropping from an average of 356 per year in the late 1960s to just 29 recently. MSHA mandates training for miners as part of federal safety regulations, focusing on various mines and mineral resources.
What does MSHA do and it's history!.pdf
- 1. What does MSHA doand it's history!
- 2. Mining has longbeen considered one of the world’s most dangerous jobs. From explosions and cave-ins to methane gas and carbon monoxide, every time a miner descends below the Earth’s surface, they face a range of hazardous working conditions, conditions that have, unfortunately, taken thousands upon thousands of lives. the highest paying positions in oil and gas – is heating up, fast. Introduction
- 3. In order toimprove safety within the industry, the federal government established the Bureau of Mines in 1910, whose original goal was to conduct research to improve mine safety. But over the decades, the Bureau’s responsibilities expanded vastly, pushing Congress to create a new enforcement agency, the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA), in 1973. MESA enforced all safety and health regulations associated with U.S. mines, while the Bureau of Mines focused on mineral resource development. History
- 4. Despite MESA andBureau of Mines working together to create safer mines and industry-specific regulations, there were still an average of 356 mine fatalities per year between 1967 and 1976. So Congress reorganized everything again, and in 1977, the Mine Act was passed, and with it, the enforcement agency moved over to the Department of Labor and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) was formed. History - MSHA formed
- 5. The signing ofthe Mine Act affected every aspect of mine safety and health, providing changes to “how the law is administered and who is covered, the establishment of new avenues of appeal for mine operators who are covered, the establishment of new avenues of appeal for mine operators who contest citations for violations, and increased involvement by miners or their representatives in processes affecting their safety and health,” according to the Department of Labor. MSHA’s role in saving lives
- 6. In the firstyear MSHA operated, mine fatalities dropped by more than 32% to a total of 242 deaths. Last year, that number dropped to 29. Source: MSHA.gov
- 7. Office of theAssistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Coal Mine Safety and Health Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health Program Evaluation and Information Resources Administration and Management Technical Support Educational Policy and Development Standards, Regulations and Variances Assessments, Accountability, Special Enforcement and Investigations MSHA works to promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. The agency is organized into the 9 major program areas: What does MSHA do?
- 8. Through MSHA, federallaws now require all miners receive basic and annual refresher training, which are governed by sections of the federal code – 30 CFR Part 48 and Part 46. Part 48 covers all underground mining and surface mining of coal and some metals, like gold, while Part 46 covers the aggregate industry, including granite, sand, gravel, lime and cement operations. MSHA Training - Part 48 vs Part 46
- 9. What courses accredited coursesare available? Virtual MSHA Part 46 New Miner Training Course Virtual MSHA Part 46 Annual Refresher Training Course Virtual MSHA Part 48 (A) New Miner Training Course Virtual MSHA Part 48 (A) Annual Refresher Training Course Virtual MSHA Part 48 (B) New Miner Training Course Virtual MSHA Part 48 (B) Annual Refresher Training Course You can find a number of classes including:
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