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• Machine-Related Injuries in the US Mining Industry and Priorities for Safety Research
  5/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Current research is addressing many machine safety issues in both underground and surface mining. This study identified some specific miner activities and machine types that may need further attention.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 8: 6.0 Safety File Guidance
  4/1/2006 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the eighth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 9: 7.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment Guidance
  4/1/2006 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the ninth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 6: 5.1 System Safety Guidance
  8/1/2005 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the sixth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 5: 4.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment
  5/1/2003 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the fifth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 2: 2.1 System Safety
  4/1/2001 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the second in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• A Method for Evaluating System Interactions in a Dynamic Work Environment
  1/1/1997 - Conference papers
  Discusses a methodology to evaluate the causes of mishaps to develop recommendations to enhance safety. A specific case involves implementation of remotely controlled equipment in extended cut mining.
• Machine Situational Awareness (MSA) - Framework and Algorithms for Assured Autonomy in Mining
  11/28/2023 - Research projects
  A project to research methods to ensure that autonomous mining equipment is safe for operation near personnel.
• Interface and Job Design
  10/25/2016 - Research areas
  Interface and Job Design topic page.
• Fatigue Management for Haul Truck Drivers: A Low-Tech Solution for a Small Mine
  10/22/2016 - News articles
  A feature story of how a small mine implemented a fatigue management program for its haul truck drivers.