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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to evaluate the feasibility of using Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR), a remote sensing technology based on laser reflection, as a dust monitoring tool in the mining industry.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to test an intervention to help miners use personal dust monitor feedback more effectively to reduce their exposure to respirable coal mine dust.
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2/21/2016 - Conference proceedings, Peer reviewed journal articlesThis publication describes the results from testing a new dry scrubber that's designed to dramatically cut the levels of coal and quartz (silica) dust in underground coal mines.
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2/1/2016 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH reviews discussions with miners learning to use the continuous personal dust monitor, how the information provided by the device may affect behavior, and how to get over the technology learning curve.
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9/22/2015 - Research areasLasers Topic Page
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7/1/2015An article presenting an assessment of the effects that ground control mesh might have on rock and float coal dust distribution in a coal mine.
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6/25/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA paper examining the particle size distributions, specific surface areas (SSA), and the explosion suppression effectiveness of various rock dusts.
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12/1/2013 - Peer reviewed journal articlesSeismic monitoring provides a useful means for detection and evaluation of events resulting from mining activity.
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7/1/2013 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study investigating a FTIR method for end-of-shift silica measurement on filter samples that assesses the influence of radial deposition uniformity on the accuracy of the method.
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10/1/2012 - News articlesThe NIOSH Coal Dust Explosibility Meter (CDEM) is available for purchase and use in underground coal mines. A recent Information Circular supports its use for real-time explosibility testing of rock and coal dust samples.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program