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11/1/2008 - Information CircularsThe results of NIOSH's test of two commercially available proximity warning devices (PWDs) are presented. PWDs warn personnel if mobile equipment moves within some preselected minimum distance of an energized overhead electrical power line.
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5/1/1997 - Technology NewsThe new permissible-type, intrinsically safe design modules described here represent an engineering intervention strategy toward improving miners' ability to recognize and avoid the hazardous zone of unsupported mine roof.
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9/28/2012 - News articlesNIOSH is developing a prototype intelligent system that provides enhanced protection by continuously monitoring miners’ positions in relation to the machine and established safety zones.
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4/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses large-scale experiments conducted by NIOSH to evaluate the effectiveness of optical flame detectors, photoelectric smoke detectors, and combined ionization/photoelectric smoke detectors for detecting mining equipment cab fires.
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4/1/2002 - Peer reviewed journal articlesResearchers at the NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory are developing an overhead electric power line-contact alarm for mobile equipment.
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8/1/1998 - Conference papersSeveral experimental programs were conducted at the Pittsburgh Research Center to investigate the level of mine fire detection and alarm capability possible using state-of-the-art technology.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program