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The document outlines the Standard Application Procedure (SAP) for obtaining approval, extension, or subsequent approval of Refuge Alternative Structural Components under MSHA regulations. It details the purpose, scope, definitions, and application procedures required for compliance with 30 CFR Part 7, §7.505. The document specifies necessary documentation, including application letters, certified statements, and technical requirements for design and testing of refuge alternatives to ensure safety in mining environments.

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Can I look up my MSHA certification?

You will need to request a copy from your employer, if you did not receive one at the time you took the training. Employers are required to keep the training certificates for 60 days after a miner leaves. MSHA does not collect or store training certificates.

What is MSHA approved?

MSHAs Approval and Certification Center (ACC) approves and certifies certain mining products for use in underground coal and gassy underground metal and nonmetal mines. Technical experts evaluate and test equipment, instruments, and materials for compliance with Federal regulations.

Can you get MSHA certified online?

MSHA offers a wide variety of mine safety and health training programs and courses both in-person and online.

Do I get paid for MSHA training?

Yes. The miner must receive his or her normal rate of pay for time spent receiving training.

How long does it take to get MSHA certified?

MSHA certification requirements vary based on the experience of the miner. New miners must complete at least 24 hours of training. And experienced miners must complete 8 hours of refresher training every year.

Where can I get MSHA certification?

MSHA offers a wide variety of mine safety and health training programs and courses both in-person and online. In-person courses are held regularly at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia, and can also be scheduled at your worksite upon request.

Is MSHA stricter than OSHA?

The determination of authority between OSHA and MSHA is outlined in an interagency agreement that has been in effect since 1979. As one might expect given their respective missions and purposes, OSHA has much broader authority than MSHA, as it covers far more industries, employers, and workers.

How long does it take to get MSHA certification?

How Long is MSHA Training? MSHA requires at least 24 hours of instruction for new miners and eight hours for experienced miners annually. The total amount of training employees must take can then vary based on your companys specific requirements.

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