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George E. Pataki, Governor Linda Angello, Commissioner Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. www.labor.state.ny.us 1-800-HIRE-992 P207 (7/04) QUESTIONS & QUESTIONS & QUESTIONS & QUESTIONS & QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ANSWERS ANSWERS ANSWERS ANSWERS Meeting MSHA Standards z Annual Refresher z New Miner z Newly Employed z Instructor Training z Contractor Training z Hazard Training Your MSHA Training Line (518) 457-1638 or write: NYS Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health Mine Safety Training Program Bldg. 12, State Campus, Room 159 Albany, New York 12240-0105 Mine T Mine T Mine T Mine T Mine Training raining raining raining raining Assistance Available: Assistance Available: Assistance Available: Assistance Available: Assistance Available: On-Site Classes On-Site Classes On-Site Classes On-Site Classes On-Site Classes Available Available Available Available Available Reduce lost time from accidents in your workplace and help keep NY mines accident-free. Call US! Call US! Call US! Call US! Call US! We’ll T e’ll T e’ll T e’ll T e’ll Tell Y ell Y ell Y ell Y ell You Mor ou Mor ou Mor ou Mor ou More. e. e. e. e. The services described are provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety & Health Administration. On Mine Safety Training ---PAGE BREAK--- Put us to work for you. ment, Haulage, First Aid, Electric Hazards, Explosives, Right-To-Know, Accident Pre- vention-Hazard Recognition and Pre-Shift Inspection. What role does the employer play concerning training? The company must provide a place to conduct the training and schedule the miners to take the class at reasonable hours. Why should the employer give employees time off with pay for training? By making this commitment to effective training, the employer can help ensure a reduction in both injuries and equipment damage and, in the long run, increase productivity. Who do I contact for information concerning this program? Division of Safety & Health Mine Safety Training Unit Room 159, Building 12 State Office Building Campus Albany, New York 12240-0105 [PHONE REDACTED] he provisions of the Mine Safety and Health Adminis- tration, U.S. Department of Labor (the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 30, Part 48) provide for the training and retraining of miners. The training program has been developed to influence miners’ work habits and decrease accidents, injuries, property damage, and downtime. This is not an easy task to accomplish. To meet this goal the program needs the complete backing of company management, employees and labor organizations. T The following questions and answers will familiarize you with the program: z z z Why have training? The primary goal of protecting the worker can only be accomplished if the worker under- stands and can transfer knowledge and skills to the job through training. Who must receive training? Workers in metal and non-metal occupations must receive 24 hours of training before being assigned to work duties. They require eight hours of refresher training every year. Does the employer have to pay a fee to have the Certified Mine Safety Instructor conduct training at the place of business? No. A Federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administra- tion to the State subsidizes the training, so it is provided at no cost to the employer. What are some of the safety topics? Safety topics include: Confined Space, Material Handling, use of Personal Protective Equip- z z z z