Safety & Health Training

The Safety and Health Training Program at South Dakota Mines is dedicated to providing high-quality, industry-relevant instruction that prepares workers, students, and professionals to operate safely in mining, construction, and industrial environments. Our mission is to reduce workplace incidents, strengthen safety culture, and ensure full compliance with federal regulations through comprehensive MSHA and OSHA training services.

Registration

 

Sign up for MSHA training using the registration form below. After registering, please make your payment using the MSHA payment form.

MSHA Registration Form

MSHA Training Payment

 

Sign up for OSHA training using the registration form below. After registering, please make your payment using the OSHA payment form.

OSHA Registration Form

OSHA Training Payment

 

Our Training Services

Training programs offered by South Dakota Mines are organized into MSHA and OSHA categories to address the specific regulatory and operational safety needs of mining and general industry workplaces.

We offer a full suite of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) courses designed for both surface and underground mining operations. Our programs meet all federal requirements and are delivered by experienced instructors with strong industry backgrounds.

  • MSHA Part 46 & Part 48 New Miner Training: Initial training for individuals entering the mining industry for the first time.
  • MSHA Annual Refresher Training: Required 8-hour refresher to maintain miner certification and stay up to date with current safety practices.
  • Task & Site-Specific Training: Customized training focused on unique workplace hazards and job responsibilities.

Our MSHA curriculum includes hazard recognition, emergency response, ventilation fundamentals, personal protective equipment, communication systems, accident prevention, and safety leadership.

We provide Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training designed for general industry and construction workplaces. Our OSHA-compliant courses ensure employees understand essential safety practices, regulatory requirements, and hazard control strategies.

  • OSHA 10-Hour (General Industry & Construction): Introductory-level training that covers basic safety principles, hazard identification, and workers' rights.
  • OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry & Construction): Advanced training for supervisors, safety coordinators, and individuals responsible for managing workplace safety.

Our OSHA courses cover fall protection, machine guarding, electrical safety, confined spaces, hazard communication, ergonomics, and more.

Why Choose Our Program?

Experienced Instructors

Learn from extraordinary instructors with extensive real-world mining, ventilation, and safety backgrounds.
Hands-On, Practical Training 
Get trained through hands-on, practical learning aligned with current regulations and industry best practices.
Customized Training 
Our instructors can design programs to meet your company, agency, or workforce development needs.
Flexible Delivery Options
Take part in training that fits your schedule. We offer in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
Certification Documentation
Receive official certification documentation upon successful course completion.

 

MSHA Instructors

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Instructor, State of South Dakota MSHA Training
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Paul Hover
Trainer
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John Kalnins
Trainer

OSHA Instructors

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Purushotham Tukkaraja
Professor
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Srivatsa Jayaraman Sridharan

Research Scientist II / Lecturer
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Dustin Austin
Trainer

Get Started

For additional information or to schedule group training, please contact Dr. Purushotham Tukkaraja or the Safety Training Program office.