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7/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe aims of this research were to determine the effectiveness of arbitrary shape coding in reducing selection error rates in a virtual analogy of roof-bolting and whether any advantages exist for mirror or place layouts for dual control situations.
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4/1/2009 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsNIOSH found that drill dust could be decreased by using wet or dry dust reduction engineering controls, enclosed cabs, and implementing a dust control program.
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Summary of NIOSH Research Completed on Dust Control Methods for the Surface and Underground Drilling12/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper summarizes the results of research that has been done on respirable dust control for surface mine blasthole drilling operations.
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1/1/2008 - Conference papersNIOSH researchers collected basic data from two blast rounds at the SSX-Steer Mine as a component of a larger study on controlled blasting, the goal of which is to reduce injuries from falling rocks in underground mines.
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9/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesTests have been conducted by NIOSH on a newly designed device for smaller diameter drills that separates the water from the bailing air before it reaches the bit and thus provides the cost benefit of dry drilling while providing the benefit of wet drill...
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8/1/2007 - PC software, PresentationsPartial cab information suite containing instructions for building a cab to reduce sound levels by as much as 9 dB on surface air rotary drills.This can reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
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7/1/2007 - Conference papersAn intelligent drilling system has been developed that can complement scoping and core analysis to provide a more complete picture of roof strata and is capable of seeing features or conditions that are not always obvious in more traditional methods.
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1/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH initiated a study of a roof bolter to reduce noise exposure to mine roof bolter operators. When drilling into granite, it was found that wet drilling generated lower sound power levels and performed better than vacuum drilling.
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11/1/2005 - Information CircularsThis is a series of 5 separate double sided sheets designed to educate workers about noise exposure and overhead power line safety at surface drilling sites.
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9/1/2005 - Information CircularsWater well drillers are exposed to high levels of noise while working. Drillers and owners can work together to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, and measures can be taken to reduce exposure to hazardous noise.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program