How does the Surface Miner certification training work for forestry gravel and sand pit workers?
Under the training arrangement, workers in forestry gravel and sand pit operations will be registered in the Surface Miner program but MAY take the MHEO common core classroom training. Upon completion of the classroom training, the workers will be required to complete the MTCU Surface Miner certification process by undergoing both a competency assessment in the common core modules and a machine-specific competency assessment on a bulldozer, excavator, front end loader or gravel haul truck, or other equipment that may be operated. What changes have been made to the MHEO common core training so that it meets the equivalency requirements of Surface Miner common core training for forestry gravel and sand pit workers? As of March 1, 2003, the MHEO common core training material has been revised to include training units relating to three areas of health and safety in forestry operations: emergency response planning, manually lifting and carrying material and/or supplies, and working near ele
