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This video-based training module can be used to educate both inexperienced and veteran miners on important issues related to self-rescue and escape procedures.
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3/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article is a review of recent accidents involving explosives transport both in the United States and outside of the United States.
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10/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes the testing and reliability of results of a NIOSH developed Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM), a hand-held instrument that uses optical reflectance to measure the explosibility of a rock dust and coal dust mixture.
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7/1/2007 - Guides and manuals, Information CircularsThis report provides a sound scientific and engineering justification to recommend a three-tiered explosion pressure design criterion for new seals. The recommendations contained herein apply to new seal design and construction in U.S. coal mines.
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4/1/2006 - Technology NewsThis publication is intended to promote awareness of float coal dust explosion hazards in the mining industry and offers a float coal dust mitigation technique.
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1/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper reports US Bureau of Mines (USBM) research on the explosibility of coal dusts. The purpose of this work is to improve safety in mining and other industries that process or use coal.
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12/29/2023 - Research projectsA pilot project to address unresolved questions in the mining industry about the potential for pressurized explosions within explosion-proof enclosures containing lithium-ion batteries.
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11/21/2023 - Research projectsA project to characterize gas generation from lithium-ion batteries used in battery electric vehicles during a battery failure event and identify mitigation strategies that can reduce gas hazards and protect U.S. mineworkers.
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3/27/2023 - Research projectsA project to reduce the risks associated with accumulations of combustible and explosive materials.
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10/6/2022 - Research areasNIOSH Mining Program topic page on explosion prevention.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program