Prevention of Accidents
Learning objectives
- Describe the causes of accidents and methods for prevention
- Describe safety programs and practices that will protect them from hazards found at a mine
- Identify personal responsibilities in protecting their safety
- Explain how to manage mining variables and risks
- List the key parts of job safety analysis (JSA) and work permits
Course overview
This lesson addresses the requirement for annual refresher training given in MSHA CFR 30 Part 48B regarding the prevention of accidents. It will cover general safety practices aimed at preventing accidents rather than responding to them. It includes practices to ensure a safe workspace, including defining the personal responsibilities workers have in order to be safe in the mine setting. The course covers Part 56 Subpart Q – Safety Programs and Subpart S- Miscellaneous; it also reinforces awareness of the hazards specific to Confined Spaces and welding and cutting.
- Training Type: Interactive
- 40 minutes
- English, Spanish
Course Outline
- Safety Programs and Practices
- Personal Responsibilities
- Managing Variables and Risks
- Job Safety Analyses and Work Permits
- Summary
Regulations
- MSHA 30 CFR Part 48.28, Subpart H, Education and Training
- MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 Subpart Q, Safety Programs
- MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 Subpart S, Personnel Hoisting
- MSHA 30 CFR Part 77, Subpart O, Coal Mine Safety and Health
- MSHA 30 CFR Part 77, Subpart B, Qualified and Certified Persons
- 2014 Preliminary Accident Reports, Fatalgrams and Fatal Investigation Report, Metal/Nonmetal Mines
- Job Hazard Analysis, OSHA 3071, Revised 2002