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7/1/2000 - Reports of InvestigationsShort-dumping rather than edge-dumping might reduce dumping-related accidents, but many operators believe it is less cost effective. To evaluate this perception, NIOSH reviewed the costs of various dumping methods at waste and spoil piles.
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1/1/1995 - Reports of InvestigationsMany mines rely on toxic gas sensors to help maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This report describes a prototype monitoring system developed by the USBM that uses light to power and communicate with remote toxic gas sensors.
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1/1/1992 - Reports of InvestigationsReports on the U.S. Bureau of Mines development and testing of an instrinsically safe methane monitor based on differential absorption of infrared light.
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1/1/1991 - Reports of InvestigationsThis report details the results of a series of large-scale experiments where small coal fires were used to ignite the conveyor belt at specific air velocities, and showed conditions required for early detection of conveyor belt entry fires.
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4/8/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsSee how findings on mineworker perceptions about safety climate can help companies develop improved health and safety management systems.
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1/1/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsThis part 2 of a two-part series describes ground stress in mining by calibrating and verifying longwall stress models.
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1/1/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsThis part 1 of a two-part series describes ground stress in mining based on measurements and observations at two western mines.
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3/20/2019 - Reports of InvestigationsRead about the latest best practices for dust control in industrial minerals mining and processing.
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10/22/2016 - News and announcements, Reports of InvestigationsA feature story to announce the publication of a new NIOSH RI on built-in-place refuge alternatives.
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9/1/2016 - Reports of InvestigationsA Report of Investigations presenting five strategies for detecting and recording seismic activity associated with deep longwall coal mining.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program