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6/1/2015 - Reports of InvestigationsNIOSH researchers completed in-depth interviews with nine coal mine safety trainers about teaching and assessing Self-escape competencies (SEC). Based on the results recommendations are provided to improve training, assessment, and maintenance of SEC.
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4/1/2015 - Reports of InvestigationsAn RI that explores 3 issues to facilitate use of BIP RAs: (1) locating BIP RAs further from the face; (2) providing a consistent process for the design and approval of RA stoppings; (3) delivering a reliable supply of clean, breathable air to a BIP RA.
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4/1/2015 - Reports of InvestigationsA report on a research study to document and develop safe practices for the use of shotcrete as ground support in underground mines, particularly in underground metal mines operating in weak host rock.
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12/17/2013 - Reports of InvestigationsThis Report of Investigations compares dust levels generated in 20-ft cuts when using traditional exhaust face ventilation without a scrubber to dust levels in 20-ft cuts when using extended curtain setbacks with a scrubber operating.
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11/5/2013 - Reports of InvestigationsThis report discusses previous research on judgment and decisionmaking in self-rescue and escape, presents findings from interviews with trainers, and offers guidance on building judgment and decisionmaking into mandatory quarterly training drills.
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3/1/2013 - Reports of InvestigationsThis report presents a new concept in perimeter control blasting for underground mine drifting applications focusing on the importance of the buffer holes in a blast design.
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11/1/2011 - Reports of Investigations, Training materialsNonverbal Communication for Mine Emergencies is a training program that teaches miners a series of nonverbal hand signals to use in the event of an emergency. These hand signals can be used by miners if they are unable to communicate verbally.
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8/1/2011 - Reports of Investigations, Training materialsRadio 101 is a program to train miners in the use of two-way radio communication in the mines.
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6/1/2011 - Reports of InvestigationsConsidering the potential impact of three biomechanical parameters - prolonged kneeling, crawling, and twisting on one's knees - several recommendations are made regarding when it may be most appropriate for mine workers to use specific postures.
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9/1/2009 - Reports of InvestigationsThe information in this report was used by MSHA and WVOMHS&T as supporting data in their analyses and investigative reports of the Sago Mine explosion.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program