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7/1/2008 - Conference papersIn the Hemi-anechoic chamber of the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory noise source identification on a continuous miner was performed using phased array measurements and a frequency domain beamforming algorithm with Diagonal Removal.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis paper describes and evaluates an engineering noise control for the roof bolting machine, namely the collapsible drill steel enclosure.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis study examines the use of a commercially-available lubricant for hearing aids to determine whether it would facilitate improved fit and attenuation for earplugs.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis paper provides detailed information on the findings of NIOSH research measuring the sound power level generated by a horizontal vibrating screen with the screen either directly on the floor or on rubber isolation pads.
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3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper presents research examining noise on dredges used in several surface mine sand and gravel operations and in the processing facilities.
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3/1/2008 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThis user manual explains objectives that can be addressed with the NIOSH Hearing Loss Simulator and training scenarios applied to real-life, real worker scenarios. This guide explains the simulator's functions in detail.
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3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study, conducted as part of a project to evaluate a new type of noise exposure monitoring paradigm, showed that the effects of dosimeter microphone placement in a diffuse field were found to be minor for most of the test microphones/locations.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses the results of a collaboration with a local drilling company to design and install a partial cab between the operator and the drill steel in an effort to reduce the sound level at the operator station of a surface drill rig.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes research designed to develop guidelines and test procedures for identifying all noise sources that are major contributors to the underground noise exposure of longwall coal mining system workers.
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12/1/2007 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis report compares components of hearing conservation regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the 1998 NIOSH "best practices" criteria.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program