New Miner Training

Posted on 05/15/08 @ 11:18am by Max Griffin

Going into the mine for the first time can be intimidating, it’s mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. The proper training is critical to the individual as well as those he works with. Everyone in the mine has to know and be familiar with all the safety rules and be trained completely in all aspects of the mine. You must provide each new miner with no less than 24 hours of training. Miners who have not yet received the full 24 hours of new miner training must work where an experienced miner can observe that the new miner is performing his or her work in a safe and healthful manner. Here are the rules for all new miner training.

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Methane Dangers for Mining Operations Safety

Posted on 05/06/08 @ 8:04am by Max Griffin

Methane is formed by the decomposition of organic matter. Methane gases can be extremely dangerous in all tunnels and mines.

It’s important to know what kinds of effects it can have on you. Since it is lighter than air, methane tends to rise to the roof of a mine or tunnel. It injures and kills in two different ways: It asphyxiates (suffocates) you when there is too much of it in the air (by crowding out the oxygen you need to breathe). Methane explodes when ignited by a flame or even a spark.

The following is a list of the best work practices to use when Methane is present.

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Mining Telephones and Signaling Devices for Mining Sites

Posted on 05/03/08 @ 9:23pm by Max Griffin

Working in the mines is tough, hard work. It has many hazards and dangers that come with working underground. Gas and dust, low oxygen, equipment failures, Power outages, cave-ins. just to name a few. One of the most important safety features in the mines is the telephone and or signaling devices, They are something you depend on, you expect them to work at all times. You need to know they are in perfect working order, and made for the situation at hand.

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Underground Mining Safety (Part 1) / (Part 2)

Posted on 04/10/08 @ 12:03pm by Max Griffin

A comprehensive article on the safety considerations for underground mining operations.

The construction of underground tunnels, shafts, chambers, and passageways are essential yet dangerous activities. Working under reduced light conditions, difficult or limited access and egress, with the potential exposure to air contaminants and the hazards of fire and explosion, underground construction workers face many dangers.

These hazards include reduced natural ventilation and light, difficult and limited access and egress, exposure to air contaminants, fire, flooding, and explosion.

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Mining Fall Hazards

Posted on 03/17/08 @ 4:47pm by Max Griffin

About the dangers of Mining Fall Hazards and Tips on how to keep a safe mine.

At the very least you can get bruises, strains and sprains, serious lacerations, or fractures.
Here are a couple of real documented accidents, and mind you this is only a couple, there are many documented accidents.

 REAL ACCIDENTS:

1. On a cool, dry spring night near the end of his shift, a young belt man with 4 months experience climbed on a handrail to adjust the V-belt of a head pulley conveyor drive. While working on the drive, he lost his balance and fell 18 feet to the ground, resulting in multiple fractures to his legs. OVER 1 YEAR LOST.

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Part 46 Training Forms and Certificates

Posted on 03/08/08 @ 8:04am by Max Griffin

A list of forms that can be used to keep track of MSHA Part 46 training.

(Click on the name to Download the Form. Click on the Word "Certificate" for the Certificate of Completion)

• New Miner Training (part 1)
  
• New Miner Training (part 2) |
  (Certificate)

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