Miner Training Program:
Supported by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grant
For upcoming training opportunities and resources available in English and Spanish please select an option below:
Enhancing Respiratory Protection in Mining
Training Features:
COST: Free! DURATION: 2-3 Hours LANGUAGE: English
COST: Free!
DURATION: 2-3 Hours
LANGUAGE: English
2025 TRAINING LOCATIONS & DATES
Monthly April–September, 2025
• Reno (DRI Campus):
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/29, 8/26 & 9/30
• Las Vegas (Best in the West Safety, Inc.):
1 – 3:30 p.m. on 4/17, 5/22 & 7/29
8 – 10:30 a.m. on 6/26 & 8/19
1:30 – 4 p.m. on 9/2
• Winnemucca (Sonoma Health & Safety Center):
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/31, 8/28 & 9/25
• Online participation also available
Key Topics:
FOR MINERS:
1. Training Overview: English
2. Respirator Basics: English
3. Respirator Types and Selection: English
4. Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing: English
5. Respirator Inspection, Use, and Maintenance: English
6. Responsibilities and Regulations: English
7. Quiz and Evaluation: English
FOR MINE OPERATORS AND SAFETY MANAGERS:
8. Respiratory Protection Program: English
9. Free Template for Written Respiratory Program: English
CONTACT:
Dr. Xiaoliang Wang, Research Professor
775-674-7177
Xiaoliang.Wang@dri.edu
Miner Dust/Silica Training Program:
REDUCING RESPIRABLE DUST AND CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOSURE FOR NEVADA MINERS
Training Features:
OBJECTIVE: To reduce respirable dust and crystalline silica exposure for Nevada metal and nonmetal miners
AUDIENCE: Miners, mining operators, and safety trainers
All are welcome; smaller mines and underrepresented miners are encouraged to attend
COST: Free! DURATION: 2-3 Hours LANGUAGE: English & Spanish
COST: Free!
DURATION: 2-3 Hours
LANGUAGE: English & Spanish
2024 TRAINING LOCATIONS & DATES
• Reno (DRI): April 25, May 30, July 25, and September 25
• Las Vegas (DRI): June 20
• Winnemucca (Great Basin College): August 22
• Online participation also available
