Results 11 - 20 of 52

• Arc Flash Awareness
  1/1/2007 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Videos and multimedia
  This video focuses on individual and organizational behavior related to arc flash events over an 11-year period in the mining industry.
• Electrical Accidents in the Mining Industry, 1990-1999
  11/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This NIOSH study was conducted to focus future research on the most significant electrical problems in the mining industry. Data from 1,926 mine electrical accidents (including 75 fatalities) that occurred between 1990 and 1999 were studied.
• 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.
• Safety Pays in Mining: User's Guide
  10/20/2023 - Guides and manuals
  User's guide for Safety Pays in Mining.
• Technology News 565: Keeping Cool: Training to Reduce Heat Stress Incidents in Mines
  8/1/2023 - Technology News
  Use Keeping Cool to help workers recognize the signs of heat-related illness and provide appropriate first aid.
• Keeping Cool: Training to Reduce Heat Stress Incidents
  3/17/2023 - Training materials, Web software
  Use Keeping Cool to teach workers how to recognize heat-related illness and provide first aid.
• Exoskeletons as an Innovative Approach to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surface Stone Mining
  2/22/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  A 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
• The Necessity for Improved Hand and Finger Protection in Mining
  7/13/2022 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper provides details on hand and finger injuries in the U.S. mining industry.