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9/1/2016 - Conference proceedingsThis publication of conference proceedings by NIOSH categorizes and discusses the contributing factors to slip, trip, and fall fatalities as interpreted from publically available MSHA reports.
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1/1/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report characterizing exposure histories and respiratory disease among surface coal miners identified with progressive massive fibrosis from a 2010 to 2011 pneumoconiosis survey.
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12/3/2012 - Unpublished documents and reportsDecember 3, 2012 feature on proximity detection research
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2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn 2000, NIOSH initiated a long-term project to demonstrate how to implement an ergonomics process to identify and reduce exposures to ergonomic risk factors found in mining. This paper discusses how a coal mine implemented an ergonomics program.
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This video follows two new hires through their first week on the job. Ted and Slick have not paid attention in training class and prove to be hazards to themselves as well as everyone around them.
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1/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper reviews the potential hazards from toxic fumes produced by detonating explosives in surface mining and construction operations. Techniques to protect workers and the public from the hazards of explosive-related toxic fumes are discussed.
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8/1/2005 - Conference papersThe objective of this work was to determine if GPR could be used to help assess the mine roof conditions near the No. 4 Portal area of the NIOSH Lake Lynn Experimental Mine (LLEM).
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Technology News 506 - The Sky is Falling!: NIOSH Releases Safety Video for Surface Mining Operations8/1/2004 - Technology NewsInvestigators collaborated to develop a new training module that would address the hazards of working around highwalls. Such a module would be applicable to surface mines and road construction sites, both of which require personnel to work under and on ...
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8/1/2004 - Videos and multimediaThis video tackles the issue of highwall safety in surface mining and construction.
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5/1/2004 - Conference papersTechnology is available to assist off-road dump truck drivers in monitoring blind spots near their equipment. NIOSH is evaluating systems based on radar, GPS, RF tags, and cameras.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program