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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThe ultimate goal of this research is to develop control technologies to reduce worker exposure to respirable silica dust. Dust surveys were conducted in an underground limestone and gold mine to investigate silica dust sources, generation levels, and ...
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper examines methods for limiting occupational silica exposures for roof bolting personnel in underground coal mining. It also evaluates a metal rake, a flexible insert, and a rigid insert for cleaning the roof bolter dust collector box.
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7/1/2001 - Hazard ControlsBag stackers who use semi-automated palletizing machines and air slides may be exposed to high concentrations of dust. To reduce dust exposure, use an exhaust ventilation system in conjunction with an envelope of clean air over the bagstacker provided b...
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6/1/2001 - Conference papersA series of controlled laboratory tests were conducted in a test stand simulating shield dust entrainment to evaluate changes in airborne respirable dust levels at different air velocities.
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4/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMany types of heavy equipment used in the mining and construction industries use enclosed cabs to protect equipment operators from dust and noise exposure. A cooperative research study with a mining company and a cab filtration company was conducted to...
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3/1/2001 - Technology NewsFloor heaters are identified as contributing to dust levels in enclosed cabs. Two methods are identified to minimize the problem of dust generation inside cabs.
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2/1/2001 - Book chaptersA study of dust control technology and practices to reduce the occurrence of lung diseases in miners.
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2/1/2001 - Conference papersLaboratory test to simulate dust liberation during shield movement were conducted.
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThe importance of controlling respirable dust and methane gas levels in underground coal mining cannot be underestimated. While respirable dust can significantly affect the occupational health of underground coal miner, methane gas accumulations pose s...
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersLongwall mining equipment has improved dramatically over the last 15 years. Although significant gains in longwall dust control have been made, they have been challenged by significant increases in coal extraction rates resulting in more dust being gene...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program