The Arkansas training program conducts consultation visits to small mining operation to offer training and technical assistance that supports accident prevention and makes appropriate recommendations for hazard correction that will bring mining facilities into compliance with Federal MSHA, NEC, and ANSI regulations. Courses offered by the Arkansas MSHA Program include:

• 30 CFR parts 46 and 48, New Surface Miner Training (16 hours);
• 30 CFR parts 46 and 48, Annual Refresher (8 hours);
• Cooperative Instructor Training (24 hours);
• 30 CFR part 48, First Aid Instructor Training (16 hours);
• MSHA First Aid (8 hours);
• CPR (4 hours);
• Blasting Safety (40 hours);
• Blasting refresher (16 hours every 3 years);
• Supervisor training (4 hours);
• Electrical Hazard Recognition (8 hours);
• Electrical Refresher (Coal) (8 hours); and
• Forklift Safety (3 hours).

Regional seminars on specific current health and safety hazards are conducted across the state as needed. The program conducts an annual state MSHA conference to provide specific education and training, technical assistance, and consultation to mine managers, mine safety professionals, and miners. Regular meetings of the Holmes Safety Association Councils are coordinated by the program as well.

For more program information contact Susan Weaver at (501) 682-4520 or by e-mail at Susan.G.Weaver@arkansas.gov.