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3/1/2012 - Technology NewsThis paper describes an engineering noise control that reduces roof bolting machine (RBM) operators’ exposure to noise in underground coal mines, thereby decreasing the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in RBM operators and nearby workers.
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9/1/2008 - Technology NewsThis publication describes research conducted by NIOSH on producing treatments to reduce noise generated by the continuous mining machine conveyor system. The treatments discussed are the urethane-coated flight bar chain and the dual-sprocket chain.
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Technology News 539 - Identifying The Benefits Of Engineering Noise Controls Through A Business Case12/1/2009 - Technology NewsNIOSH has been performing research to develop a business case that promotes adoption of noise controls by reducing barriers to industry acceptance and enhancing drivers that foster their implementation.
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11/1/2009 - Technology NewsNIOSH has been performing research to reduce operator exposure to noise from vibrating screens at coal preparation plants.
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7/1/2009 - Technology NewsNIOSH has been performing research to analyze and reduce hazardous noise exposure in mines.
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9/1/2008 - Technology NewsResearch conducted by NIOSH has focused on producing noise treatments to reduce noise generated by the Roof Bolting Machine. A drill steel enclosure for reducing roof bolting machine drilling noise has been developed as an engineering control.
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8/1/2007 - Technology NewsNIOSH, in partnership with stakeholders in the mining and surface drilling industries, conducted research to develop engineering controls to reduce workplace noise exposure. The result of this partnership is the development of a partial cab.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program