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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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11/1/2006 - Conference papersResearchers performed laboratory studies on four passive and two semi-active seat suspension designs. These six seat suspension systems were tested and analyzed, for vertical vibration only, using the ISO 5007 Standard.
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11/1/2006 - Information CircularsNIOSH researchers conducted a study to gather additional data to support earlier findings that NIOSH seats, with unique viscoelastic foam padding, are improved designs for coal mine shuttle cars.
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10/1/2006 - Conference papersThis study focused on reducing injury risk by improving seating on transport vehicles such as scoops, mantrips, personnel carriers, and rail-mounted locomotives.
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6/1/2006 - Conference papers, NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe purpose of this study was to assess the adequacy of the cab design and to determine the percentage of musculoskeletal symptoms among operators of mobile equipment used in mining and construction.
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6/1/2006 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsHandling of heavy vehicles such as tractors, trucks and buses require a large roll stiffness which causes large high accelerations at the seat level during impacts; a pneumatic active seat suspension is proposed.
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7/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH researchers evaluated four seat designs on mine haulage vehicles with regard to roadway-induced jarring/jolting and operator comfort; the performances of the seat designs are compared.
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10/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article introduces a one-page checklist for evaluating cab design of construction equipment.
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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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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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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program