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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis report discusses a cooperative research study performed on a surface drill retrofitted with a new pressurization and filtration system. Respirable dust concentrations were substantially reduced from 0.64 mg/m3 during pre-testing to 0.05 mg/m3 duri...
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8/1/2001 - Technology NewsAn announcement for Information Circular 9453 - Proceedings: New Technology for Coal Mine Roof Support.
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8/1/2001 - Technology NewsThis paper announces the availability of the proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Coal Pillar Mechanics and Design, which includes 15 papers from leading ground control specialists from the United States and other countries.
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6/1/2001 - Conference papersNIOSH has developed an entire toolbox of computer programs that have been effectively transferred to the mining community.
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3/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesCoal miners often handle heavy electrical power cables, weighing up to 10 kg per meter. These cables are manually lifted and attached to the mine roof to prevent damage from mobile underground equipment.
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1/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper presents a technique for representing and analyzing random motions and hazardous events in a computer simulated three-dimensional workplace, providing machine designers and safety analysts with a new technique to evaluate ways to reduce opera...
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10/1/2000 - Unpublished documents and reportsErrata sheet for "Proceedings: New Technology for Coal Mine Roof Support." DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-151, Information Circular 9453, 2000 Oct.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the median age of the mining workforce is rising faster than the overall U.S. civilian labor force. The Mine Safety and Health Administration reports that the percentage of injured and ill workers who are 45...
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8/1/2000 - Information CircularsProvides a detailed description of a data collection instrument used to profile the fire prevention and response capabilities of a mine site.
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7/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesBecause of the need to provide short-term or real-time estimates of worker respirable dust exposure, porous foam may be a viable classification media for a low flow rate, disposable respirable dust sampler for use in the coal mining industry.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program