MSHA Training

The mission of MSHA, (Mine Safety and Health Administration), is to prevent death, disease, and injury from mining and to promote safe and healthful workplaces for the Nation’s miners.

The Mine Act provides that MSHA inspectors shall inspect each surface mine at least 2 times a year and each underground mine at least 4 times a year (seasonal or intermittent operations are inspected less frequently) to determine whether there is compliance with health and safety standards or with any citation, order, or decision issued under the Mine Act and whether an imminent danger exists. If violations of safety or health standards are found, inspectors will issue citations to the mine operators. The Center for Safety & Environmental Management (CSEM) provides robust safety training and consulting services to government and corporate entities. CSEM offers state-recognized, university-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for MSHA training and education.

In recent years landmark events such as the Quecreek mine rescue and the Sago mine disaster have dramatically changed the federal agency’s focus on training within the industry.  CSEM, Inc. offers focused training to accommodate both the agency’s concerns for training along with the time demands of the mine site operators to focus on specific mine site hazards and time constraints to qualify workers under the law.