Results 11 - 18 of 18

• Advanced Measurement Methods in Mining
  11/1/2008 - Book chapters
  This paper features how researchers use DHM to assess and ultimately decrease the occupational risk and threats faced by underground coal mine machine operators.
• Implementation of an Ergonomics Process at a US Surface Coal Mine
  2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In 2000, NIOSH initiated a long-term project to demonstrate how to implement an ergonomics process to identify and reduce exposures to ergonomic risk factors found in mining. This paper discusses how a coal mine implemented an ergonomics program.
• Working in Unusual or Restricted Postures
  2/1/2006 - Book chapters
  Experience has shown that many ergonomic techniques used to analyze or design standing or sitting work stations often do not adapt well to situations where a restricted posture is adopted. However, recent years have seen an increase in research examinin...
• A Checklist for Evaluating Cab Design of Construction Equipment
  10/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This article introduces a one-page checklist for evaluating cab design of construction equipment.
• Systematic Comparison of Different Seats on Shuttle Cars Used in Underground Coal Mines
  8/1/2003 - Conference papers
  A field study was conducted to evaluate four seat designs on shuttle cars, including two NIOSH-designed seats.
• Job Design: An Effective Strategy for Reducing Back Injuries
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper discusses methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in mines. Included are discussions of how to implement ergonomics committees, methods for identifying hazards, ways to formulate and implement solutions, and followup analysis.
• Transverse-Mounted End-Cab Design for Low-Coal Shuttle Cars
  1/1/1993 - Reports of Investigations
  A prototype end-cab shuttle car (SC) design has been developed to improve protection and address ergonomic concerns of the SC operator in low coal mines. This report discusses research to modify a used 21SC JOY SC, retrofit the SC with the Bureau-devel...
• Experiments on Personal Equipment for Low Seam Coal Miners: IV. Incorporating Coiled Cord Into Cap Lamp Battery Cords
  1/1/1980 - Open File Reports
  This report describes a study designed to evaluate a proposed modification in the cap lamp battery cord intended to reduce the incidence of snagging and catching of the cord.