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• Practical Demonstrations of Ergonomic Principles
  7/1/2011 - Reports of Investigations
  This document consists of a series of demonstrations designed to complement training on ergonomic principles.
• Ergonomic Interventions at Unimin
  12/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper discusses ergonomic interventions that were successfully implemented at the Unimin Gleason, Tennessee operation using a participatory approach to reducing the risk of injury.
• Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining
  9/1/2008 - Information Circulars
  This report provides managers, supervisors, and safety and health professionals with information on low back pain (LBP) and low back disability. It also provides the latest LBP research and describes methods to address the problem.
• Age Awareness Training for Miners
  6/1/2008 - Information Circulars, PC software, Training materials
  The purpose of this training is to provide the information necessary to develop an appreciation of the changes that occur with age and an understanding of methods that can be used to reduce the injury risk that may result.
• Ergonomics: Beyond Compliance
  2/1/2007 - Conference papers
  Many mines are realizing that the only way to tackle cumulative injuries is to better understand those injuries and their root causes. The benefits of a formalized approach to reducing these injuries along with examples is presented.
• A Case Study of Roof Bolting Tasks to Identify Cumulative Trauma Exposure
  3/1/2001 - Conference papers
  An analysis of roof bolting tasks was conducted at a mine to identify early warning signs of cumulative trauma. Health and safety risk factors were identified and recommendations to reduce cumulative trauma exposure were provided.
• Exoskeletons as an Innovative Approach to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surface Stone Mining
  2/22/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A capacity-building contract with Virginia Tech University to research exoskeletons as an innovative approach to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in surface stone mining.
• Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention for Mining
  10/24/2022 - Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  Use these resources to prevent slips, trips, and falls at your mining operation.
• Manual Materials Handling
  8/30/2022 - Research areas
  Manual Materials Handling
• Simple Solutions for Surface Mine Workers
  3/1/2018 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  Learn more about solutions and task design ideas that you can use to reduce exposure to risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders and slips, trips, and falls.