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State of Oregon Program Summary

Mr. Ed Sinner, Program Director,
Oregon Mine Safety and Health Training Program

Eastern Oregon University
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850

The Oregon Mine Safety and Health Training Program provides federally-mandated training for mines operating in Oregon through Eastern Oregon University. A primary objective of the program is to provide the health and safety training needed to reduce mine-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Training is offered at or near the mine operation and is site-specific. Another program focus is helping to make mine operators aware of their legal obligations under the 30 CFR and in meeting training and reporting requirements, establishing legal identity, and in creating training plans and other required documentation.

Classes include:

30 CFR part 48 New Miner Training
30 CFR part 46 and 48 Annual Refresher Training
Powered Haulage Accident Prevention
Hazard Recognition Training
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)Training
Health-related Topics: Dust and Silicosis, Noise, HazCom, DPM
Machinery and Equipment
Energy Control, Lockout/Tagout
Electrical Safety
Ground Control
Blasting Safety
Fall Hazard Awareness/ Fall Protection
Confined Space Operations Awareness
30 CFR part 49 Mine Rescue Training
Other topics requested by MSHA or the industry.

Other services to miners and mine operators include:

Assistance in applying for legal identity
Assistance in training plan development
Evaluation of safety and health programs and equipment systems
On-site courtesy safety inspections for surface and underground mining operations.

For more program information contact:

Phone/FAX:

E-mail:

esinner@eou.edu


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