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9/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study evaluates the circumstances leading to fall from equipment injuries in the mining industry.
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2/1/2009 - Conference papersThe objective of the research described in this paper was to determine if light-emitting diodes (LEDs) improve visual performance as compared to traditional incandescent (INC) cap lamps.
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3/22/2022 - PublicationsLearn how LED area lighting can enhance equipment lighting.
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2/8/2021 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesAn description of NIOSH's analysis of imminent danger orders issued by MSHA in the metal/nonmetal mining sector to gain insight into how falls occur.
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4/20/2020 - PublicationsUse the infographic to help mine workers identify three essential components of a fall arrest system: (A) anchor, (B) body harness, and (C) connecting device.
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4/20/2020 - PublicationsUse this infographic to help mine workers identify three essential steps to take when using a personal fall arrest system: (1) select and inspect, (2) put on, and (3) tie off.
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4/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn analysis of the events and contributing factors leading up to fall-related injuries in the metal/nonmetal mining sector.
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3/1/2018 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsLearn more about solutions and task design ideas that you can use to reduce exposure to risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and slips, trips, and falls.
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12/1/2016 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesA trade publication article by NIOSH that examines the data behind recorded slips and falls to identify commonalities, the causes of the event, and any factors that if controlled, may have prevented the fatality.
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11/1/2001 - Book chaptersFalls of ground continue to be one of the most serious causes of injury to U.S. miners. This chapter provides guidance to safety professionals tasked with preventing groundfall injuries, and includes analysis of MSHA's accident and injury data.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program