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8/1/1998 - Technology NewsThe Roof Monitoring Safety System (RMSS) provides a safer, simple, and inexpensive means for measuring roof movement; its use in underground stone mines is described.
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10/1/2006 - Technology NewsDescribes the Roof Fall Risk Index (RFRI), a method of systematically characterizing the risk of roof falls in underground limestone mines.
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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThis Tech News reports on how the use of propeller fans can significantly improve the ventilation in large entry stone mines due to their efficiency at lower pressures and less required horsepower.
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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThe growing realization of the importance of a healthy work environment along with increased regulations will require many stone mines to implement new ways to improve ventilation. In-place stone stoppings are one option.
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6/1/2000 - Technology NewsThe Roof Monitoring Safety System (RMSS) introduced in late 1997 has been modified to improve durability and simplify the measurement of roof or rib movement.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program