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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH is currently developing noise controls for horizontal vibrating screens.
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4/1/2010 - Conference papersA research model was developed to include metrics to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of noise control technologies. This model can be used to assess the development, dissemination, and evaluation of noise control technologies.
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4/1/2010 - Conference papersThis article presents the most significant findings from NIOSH research to develop noise controls that reduce the sound at the operator’s position of mining machinery.
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4/1/2010 - Conference papersNIOSH conducted research to reduce the noise emission of various underground coal-mining equipment and developed a suite of controls to reduce drilling noise.
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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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11/1/2009 - Conference papersThis paper describes NIOSH research to develop noise controls for mining equipment whose operators exceed the Permissible Exposure Level (PEL). Two alternative approaches are explored to the conventional beamforming algorithm.
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11/1/2009 - Conference papersFor horizontal vibrating screens, NIOSH testing indicates that the screen sides and feed box are dominant noise sources for the 250 Hz through 800 Hz one-third octave bands, while the electric motor is the most significant source for the 1 kHz band.
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10/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study examines noise exposure inside haul truck cabs during a typical workday involving normal operator practices, the effect of cab noise reduction features, the consequence of disabling noise controls, and the significance of maintenance.
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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA dual sprocket conveyor chain for a CMM was examined both in the laboratory and in underground field studies to test the influence on lowering the sound power emissions of the chain conveyor of a CMM when compared to a standard chain.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program