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6/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper discusses the application of digital human models to examine computer-generated forces necessary to move specific joysticks by using roof bolter virtual operators to predict the forces experienced on the operator's upper extremities.
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10/1/2004 - Conference papersBlind areas around construction equipment are a major contributing factor in incidents involving a piece of equipment striking a worker. This paper evaluates several systems for allowing equipment operators to monitor blind areas around equipment.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis report discusses a cooperative research study performed on a surface drill retrofitted with a new pressurization and filtration system. Respirable dust concentrations were substantially reduced from 0.64 mg/m3 during pre-testing to 0.05 mg/m3 duri...
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1/1/2002 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDiscusses design criteria for making a proper acoustical enclosure where a machine operator can safely and effectively work.
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7/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe objective of this study was to systematically characterize the ergonomic hazards associated with excavating operations.
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10/1/1998 - Conference papersLike many experienced workers, remote control continuous miner operators perform their everyday jobs making choices and decisions that they may not consciously think about. To better understand what potential cues and feedback help to guide the operator...
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2/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn 1986 the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) embarked on a major research effort to develop technology that can substantially reduce worker exposure to face hazards simply by relocating the equipment operators to an area of relative safety. This paper repor...
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1/1/1992 - Reports of InvestigationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines developed and tested a teleoperating system to control a new highwall mining system. Surface and production testing proved that the teleoperating system supplied the operator with sufficient sensory information to operate the m...
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1/1/1992 - Reports of InvestigationsThis report documents the status of a laser-based underground guidance system for tracking and controlling the movements of underground mobile mining equipment.
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7/1/1985 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMedium frequency (MF) techniques have been successfully applied to the problem of radio voice communications in both coal and metal and nonmetal mines. MF techniques can also be applied to the areas of in-mine control and monitoring. Preliminary work in...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program