The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is now offering a new training program in mine safety and health for miners and mine contractors. As one of the oldest and largest extension training organizations in the country and a recognized leader in health and safety training, TEEX has unparalleled experience in a wide variety of workforce training and adult education.

TEEX recognized the need for high-quality training in mine safety and health for workers at the 3,000+ mines in Texas and neighboring states of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri. With 21 qualified trainers, including bilingual instructors, TEEX’s Professional & Regulatory Training Division is ready to provide mine safety and health training that meets your needs, no matter where your operation is located.

Customized Classes Delivered On-Site

If you have an approved training plan under Parts 46 or 48B, TEEX can develop programs or topics specialized for your employees and operations, and deliver it at your site or ours. You can also schedule Annual Refresher or New Miner classes at your facility. Call the TEEX Contracts Team at 972-222-1300 or toll-free at 800-723-3811.

The following courses are available by contract (on-site):

PART 46 - Mandatory Training for miners and mine contractors*

• New Miner Training (partial)
• Annual Refresher Training
• Training Plan Assistance
• Lesson Plan Development
• Noise Sampling Assistance
• Hearing Conservation Plan Assistance *Note: All training must be conducted under approved training plan.

PART 48B - Mandatory Training for miners and mine contractors

• Surface New Miner (partial for Coal and Metal/Non Metal)
• Surface New Miner Completion for Coal
• Surface Annual Refresher (Coal and Metal/Non Metal)
• Experienced Miner (partial for Coal and Metal/Non Metal)

MSHA Open Enrollment Classes

PART 48B - Mandatory Training for miners and mine contractors

• MST805 MSHA Part 48B New Miner
• MST810 MSHA Part 48B Annual Refresher

For more information, contact our Registration Team at 972.222.1300 or toll-free at 800.723.3811.

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