This three-day class will prepare new miners and contractors for the safety and health hazards involved in surface mining. Topics include miners' rights and responsibilities, industrial hygiene, water hazards, explosives, fall prevention, first aid, respiratory protection, powered haulage, sliding material hazards, and much more. This course meets the U.S. Department of Labor-Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 30 CFR Part 46/48 requirements. Upon successful completion, a 5000-23 Certificate of Training will be issued.