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• Biomechanical Modeling of Asymmetric Lifting Tasks in Constrained Lifting Postures
  10/1/1997 - Conference papers
  Twelve subjects participated in an investigation of the biomechanical stresses of asymmetric lifting in stooped and kneeling postures. Three factors were manipulated in this study: posture (stooped or kneeling), height of lift (35 or 70 cm), and weight ...
• Silica...It's Not Just Dust
  1/1/1997 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This pamphlet provided information on what rock drillers can do to protect themselves from silica dust, which may cause silicosis. The role of exposure to silica dust in the development silicosis was discussed.
• Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust: Occupational Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust
  9/1/1995 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  Information regarding adverse health effects resulting from exposure to respirable coal mine dust was reviewed as a basis for the development of new occupational safety and health standards. Recommendations are provided concerning respirable coal mine d...
• 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.
• Nature and Cost of Low Back Pain
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This review paper describes the current state of knowledge regarding low back pain (LBP) - the causes, risk factors for LBP, effectiveness of treatments, recovery from back pain, and methods that can be used to help control the problem.
• A Scientific Look at Back Belts
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  The U.S. Bureau of Mines reviewed literature relating to the effectiveness of back belts in the workplace.
• Risk Profile of Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Arm and Hand in the U.S. Mining Industry
  1/1/1992 - Information Circulars
  A U.S. Bureau of Mines review of all upper extremity cumulative trauma disorder injuries as reported by law and maintained on the MSHA accident data base from 1985 thru 1989.
• Electric Shock Prevention
  10/1/1978 - Conference papers
  Electric shocks are a serious problem in the mining environment. Electrical accidents, resulting in personal injury, due to improper or complete lack of grounding of electrically operated mining machines, form a significant percentage of the overall ele...
• Best Practices for Dust Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining
  5/1/2010 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This handbook was developed to identify available engineering controls that can assist underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining operations in reducing worker exposure to respirable silica dust.
• Best Practices for Dust Control in Coal Mining
  1/1/2010 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This handbook was developed to identify available engineering controls that can help the industry reduce worker exposure to respirable coal and silica dust.