WORK PROCESSES
MINE SAFETY & HEALTH INSPECTOR/
METAL-NONMETAL (GOVERNMENT)
O*NET/SOC CODE: 17-2151.00 RAPIDS CODE: 1028
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Application of requirements of 30 CFR Part 50; mine reporting requirements
80
2. Application of MSHA Inspection Procedures
560
3. Issuing citations and orders upon observing
4. violations of 30 CFR
400
5. Extracting information and determining adequacy of mine records
80
6. Application of accident prevention techniques
400
7. Application of accident investigation techniques
220
8. Personal protective equipment
160
9. Fire prevention and control
160
10. Air quality, ventilation, and noise
720
11. Drilling
160
12. Explosives
560
13. Material storage and handling
160
14. Ground control
560
15. Electricity electrical specialists enforce
16. Complex electrical standards
400
Illumination
80
Compressed air and boilers
80
17. Machinery; equipment; and loading, hauling,
18. and dumping operations
1780
19. Travelways and escapeways
560
20. Safety Programs
160
21. Miscellaneous mine safety standards
320
22. Hoisting
400
TOTAL HOURS
8000
Must be able to apply appropriate portions of 30 CFR 56, 57 and 58 in the above task areas
RELATED INSTRUCTION:
MODULE I (1st Year)
1. Orientation (including library)
2. Ethics
3. Professionalism Training for Mine Inspectors
4. Interpersonal Communication
5. Math Review and Testing
6. Introduction to Laptop Computers, Windows, Wordperfect, Troubleshooting
7. Law, Regulation, Policy (Introduction to computer references)
8. Personal Protection
9. Effective Citation Writing (English)
10. Employee Wellness Program (Overview, Physical Fitness)
MODULE II (1st or 2nd year)
1. Citation and Orders/Note taking
2. Computer Citation Program
3. Training Programs and Requirements (Part 48)
4. Mine Reporting Requirements under 30 CFR Part 50
5. Independent Contractors Enforcement Requirements (Part 45)
6. Inspection Procedures
7. Safety Programs
8. Fire Protection
9. Employee Wellness Program (Physiology and Flexibility)
MODULE III (2nd year)
1. Industrial Hygiene I
2. Gas Detecting Devices
3. Compressed Air
4. Ground Control
5. Material Storage and Handling
6. Employee Wellness Program (Cardiovascular Fitness)
MODULE IV (3rd year)
1. Industrial Hygiene II
2. Loading and Haulage/Material Conveyance Systems
3. Industrial Ventilation
4. Employee Wellness Program (Muscular Fitness, Nutrition)
MODULE V (3rd or 4th year)
1. Mine Electricity
2. Drilling and Blasting
3. Underground Ventilation
4. Repeat Violation Reduction Program
5. Job Safety Analysis
6. Mine Emergencies/Escapeways
7. Employee Wellness Program (Body Composition and Weight Control, Substance
Abuse)
MODULE VI (4th year)
1. Hoisting
2. Accident Investigation
3. Introduction to Special Investigations
4. Applied Communications Techniques
5. Simulated Inspection
6. Conference Resolution and Litigation/Courtroom Procedures
7. *Employee Wellness Program (Stress Management, Lifestyle Management)
* Components of Simulated Inspection: 2-Preinspection Conferences; 4-File Review and IH Equipment Preparation; 7- Inspection; 3- Feedback; 3- Closeout Conferences
** The role play in this course would be based on the citations issued during the simulated inspection.
