In the first quarter of 2022, many members of the Binkelman team completed a first aid/CPR/blood-borne pathogen class as part of their MSHA Part 46 certification.
The MSHA University website defines MSHA Part 46 as “the federal regulation that defines the mandatory requirements for training and retraining miners and other persons at shell dredging, sand, gravel, surface stone, surface clay, colloidal phosphate and surface limestone mines.”
The course is required for MSHA certification, and it’s a must for anyone on our Conveyor Services team. Members of our sales team are not required to take the class, but since safety is one of our core values, they made the commitment to recognizing hazards and staying safe in the field.
“MSHA Part 46 certification allows me to go on site at a quarry without an escort,” said Dave Vanliere, a Binkelman Account Manager. “That means I can inspect a customer’s conveyor systems without having to interrupt them. Most of our competitors are not MSHA trained, so they need to wait for assistance. The certification class also focuses on safety, such as the proper use of fire extinguishers, and electrical and situational awareness.”
“The training is initially 8 hours, followed by another 24 hours, so it’s a commitment,” said Binkelman Marketing Manager Rebecca Conrad. “We want our team to stay safe while they’re on a job site, and we want our customers to know that our people are not a potential liability for them.”
Jon Poponak is a Binkelman Account Manager. “The MSHA training helps us understand what’s expected of us at a mine site. I also learned about the rights I have to keep myself and others safe. This certification gives Binkelman a competitive edge. Sometimes access to jobs is limited to teams that are MSHA certified. Now, we can serve more customers.”
“Required or not, the MSHA certification makes us more knowledgeable. It keeps us safer and on the job,” said Ken Shapland, Binkelman Account Manager.
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