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12/1/2006 - Conference papersA highly durable polyurethane coating has been developed for chain flights to decrease noise from metal-on-metal impacts. This paper evaluates this engineering noise control in reducing the noise exposure of continuous mining machine operators.
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11/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis report summarizes the results of noise surveys, consisting of full-shift worker noise exposure, time-motion studies, and equipment noise profiling for longwall and continuous miner sections in six underground coal mines.
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10/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article describes noise research conducted in limestone mines, detailing the equipment likely to cause worker overexposures, the occupations experiencing overexposures, and the implications for worker noise exposure reduction.
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1/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH initiated a study of a roof bolter to reduce noise exposure to mine roof bolter operators. When drilling into granite, it was found that wet drilling generated lower sound power levels and performed better than vacuum drilling.
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12/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study outlines potential challenges regarding job safety and hearing conservation practices for noise-exposed, hearing-impaired workers.
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12/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis publication describes worker noise exposure surveys in coal mines and coal preparation plants, revealing that worker dosimetry, time-motion studies, and equipment noise profiling are important for effective use of administrative controls.
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11/1/2005 - Information CircularsThis is a series of 5 separate double sided sheets designed to educate workers about noise exposure and overhead power line safety at surface drilling sites.
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10/1/2005 - Conference papersThe focus of this research was to determine the noise exposures of heavy construction equipment operators while documenting the workers’ tasks, (i.e. hauling, moving, and/or pushing construction material).
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10/1/2005 - Conference papersThis paper provides an overview of the NIOSH hearing loss prevention program being conducted at NIOSH PRL.
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9/1/2005 - Information CircularsWater well drillers are exposed to high levels of noise while working. Drillers and owners can work together to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, and measures can be taken to reduce exposure to hazardous noise.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program