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• HASARD - An Electromagnetic-Based Proximity Warning System
  12/20/2019 - Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists, Unpublished documents and reports
  This web page details the original development by the NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research of a novel electromagnetic-based proximity warning (PW) system to warn underground coal miners whenever they get too close to continuous mining machines.
• A Summary of U.S. Mine Fire Research
  2/1/2010 - Conference papers
  This paper will describe the progress made in mine fire safety through the history of the Bureau of Mines and NIOSH Mining program.
• A Centennial of Mine Explosion Prevention Research
  2/1/2010 - Conference papers
  This paper provides a brief historical overview of full-scale mine explosion research conducted primarily at the USBM, now the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
• A Review of NIOSH and U.S. Bureau of Mines Research to Improve Miners' Health and Safety Training
  1/1/2010 - Book chapters
  This paper describes how miners' safety and health training has improved since the beginning of the program in the late 1970's after the Federal Mine Safety legislation was passed, and identifies areas where further improvements are needed.
• Proceedings: New Technology for Ground Control in Retreat Mining
  3/1/1997 - Information Circulars
  This proceedings volume contains papers presented at technology transfer seminars sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on New Technology for Ground Control in Retreat Mining.
• Optically Powered Remote Gas Monitor
  1/1/1995 - Reports of Investigations
  Many mines rely on toxic gas sensors to help maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This report describes a prototype monitoring system developed by the USBM that uses light to power and communicate with remote toxic gas sensors.
• NIOSH Mining
  4/18/2024 - Home page
  Home page for the NIOSH Mining Program.
• Funding Opportunities
  3/21/2024 - Contracts and cooperative agreements, Help and FAQs
  Apply by April 9, 2024, for funding through a Broad Agency Announcement for mining system design, research, development, or testing of new innovations and technologies, or evaluating mining practices to improve mine health and safety.
• NIOSH Mining Program Partnerships
  11/30/2023
  Partnerships between the NIOSH Mining Program and various stakeholder groups
• NIOSH Mining Employment Opportunities
  5/22/2023 - Employment opportunities
  Join our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.