In contractual agreement with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the United States Department of Labor, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska Safety Center provides training, consultation, and safety services to over 200 mines and in Nebraska. Contractors and customers of these mines are also served. Classes offered include:
- Annual Refresher Training: Part 48 and Part 46.
This training is provided on and off campus. Over 1400 people trained annually.
- New Miner Training
Training for persons new to the mining industry or interested in becoming miners is provided year round on and off the campus of UNK. This training two day meets 16 hours of the requirements. Training includes first aid, CPR, introduction to work environment, laws and regulations, personal protective equipment, lock-out, and others. Over 300 persons take this course annually.
- Mine Safety and Health Conference
This conference is held in Kearney, Nebraska in January of each year. The full day program deals with trends, emerging issues, and includes presentations by industry representatives and MSHA personnel.
- Occupational Safety and Health
The Nebraska Safety Center offers programs on Hearing Conservation and other occupational health issues.
Mining in Nebraska
Nebraska has over 200 mines. Nebraska mines are sand and gravel, uranium, surface and underground limestone, clay and cement. The uranium mine is located in the northwest part of the state and the limestone, cement and clay are located in eastern Nebraska. Sand and gravel operations include dry and wet processes. All miners are required to have initial and annual training.
Contractor personnel are required to have training if they are engaged in mining operations, including developing, drilling, blasting, extracting, milling, crushing, screening or sizing materials, or hauling materials within the mine. Others needing training are maintenance personnel, service workers, or construction workers, working on mine equipment for frequent or extended periods.
For more information contact > Lisa Henk
MSHA 2010 Training Documents
2010 Training Schedule
NMT Summary Agenda
NMT and ART Requirements
Announcement letter to Part 46 Mines FY2010 training
ART registration form for FYI 2010
ART Summary Agenda
ART Summary Agenda - Revised
Proposed Topics for ART 2010
Cooperative agreement for FY2010
FISCAL YEAR 2010 Contact Sheet
FISCAL YEAR 2010 Cover Sheet
NE Safety Center Mine Safety mailing and email list, Add/Change Form