Mine Safety Certification Testing and Training Frequently Asked Questions - Ohio DNR Division of Mineral Resources Management


ODNR Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management - Mine Safety

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Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)

Map to Our Offices:
Fountain Square, Building H-3

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

For general information email your questions here.

Public Record Requests can be emailed or directed to (614) 265-6901.

Columbus Address:
Mineral Resources Management
2045 Morse Rd.
Building H-3
Columbus, OH 43229-6693
(614) 265-6633
Fax H-2 (614) 265-7999
Fax H-3 (614) 265-7998

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Mine Safety Certification Testing and Training
Frequently Asked Questions

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What certifications does the Division issue?

Is there study material available for the certification tests?

Is any ‘experience credit’ given for college education toward the required actual practical work experience for any Foreman or Mine Foreman certification?

What are the general qualifications for certifications?

How many years of mining experience are required to be fully certified?

Are any DMRM mine safety certifications subject to expiration dates?

Does Ohio recognize another state’s mining certifications?

Is there any additional documentation required by either West Virginia or Ohio for a person to be eligible to receive certification under the Ohio/WV Reciprocal Agreement? If so, how does someone obtain the documentation?

I lost my Ohio foreman’s certificate. Can I get another copy of this document?

What types of mine safety training does the Division provide?

How can I determine what training I need before starting or resuming work as a miner?

Who do I contact to schedule a certification test or mine safety training class? How often is testing/training conducted?

How can I obtain the proper application form?