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5/4/2017 - BlueprintsDownload the latest NIOSH plans for LED mine lamps that dramatically improve visibility and offer better battery efficiency.
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5/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesResearchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are investigating different lighting technologies with the objective of improving mine safety.
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10/1/2009 - Conference papersThe main objective of the NIOSH research outlined in this paper was to explore the existence of visual performance improvements through the implementation of different machine mounted, lighting systems.
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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes the performance of LED and INC sources in cap lamps in terms of correlated color temperature, color rendering, light output, electric power, ambient temperature and air flow, and light source aging.
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8/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe purpose of this study was to perfect a method of gathering information on work positions and Visual Attention Locations needed by operators during the cutting phase and while the continuous miner trams to a new location.
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2/1/2003 - Reports of InvestigationsNIOSH is evaluating methods to decrease accidents including one that uses devices that assist equipment operators in monitoring blind areas around the equipment to prevent collisions with workers on foot or other objects.
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9/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAlmost every process has a predecessor, and studying the predecessor helps to define needs and shortcomings to be addressed. This paper illustrates how such an approach was used to assess remote machine operation in underground coal mines.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines has developed an easy to use personal computer-based software package to aid in the analysis of the visibility and illumination aspects of mining equipment design.
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10/7/2022 - Research areasIllumination Topic Page
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3/22/2022 - PublicationsLearn how LED area lighting can enhance equipment lighting.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program