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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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12/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis publication describes worker noise exposure surveys in coal mines and coal preparation plants, revealing that worker dosimetry, time-motion studies, and equipment noise profiling are important for effective use of administrative controls.
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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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1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper reports on a cooperative study on vibrating screen noise conducted at a coal preparation plant. Rubber isolators were found to reduce sound levels by 1 dB and amped side plates reduced vibration levels on the screen sides by 1 to 7 dB(A).
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8/1/2003 - Conference papersA field study was conducted to evaluate four seat designs on shuttle cars, including two NIOSH-designed seats.
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6/1/2003 - Conference papersThis paper identifies the most significant noise-radiating surfaces on a continuous miner tail section and examines the effects of three engineering noise controls.
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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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6/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper presents a general review by NIOSH researchers of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL), the status of NIHL in mining, the results of the longwall noise surveys, and a review of the longwall engineering controls research efforts.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersIncludes general information on the hearing loss problem in mining, a review of hearing protection used and noise regulations in mining, and other background materials.
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11/1/1975 - Reports of InvestigationsData are presented on the individual and combined effects of Bureau of Mines modifications on standard pneumatic rock drills in reducing noise.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program