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6/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper discusses the application of digital human models to examine computer-generated forces necessary to move specific joysticks by using roof bolter virtual operators to predict the forces experienced on the operator's upper extremities.
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1/1/2003 - Conference papersComputer human modeling was used to examine machine appendage speed. The objective was to determine the impact of roof bolter machine appendage speed on the likelihood of the operator coming in contact with the appendage.
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Roof screening has been found to be very effective in controlling the fall of small rocks from the immediate roof surface. Data is presented from two mines that show a dramatic reduction in roof skin injuries when screening is used.
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper examines methods for limiting occupational silica exposures for roof bolting personnel in underground coal mining. It also evaluates a metal rake, a flexible insert, and a rigid insert for cleaning the roof bolter dust collector box.
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6/1/2001 - Conference papersThis paper presents the results of a study to verify and validate a computer model that represents and analyzes motions and hazardous events in a simulated three-dimensional workplace. The purpose of the computer model is to support research that is in...
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Laboratory Evaluation of a Canopy Air Curtain for Controlling Occupational Exposures of Roof Bolters6/1/2001 - Conference papersTesting at NIOSH assessed the effectiveness of a canopy air curtain for controlling occupational exposures to respirable silica and coal dusts.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program