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• A Spatial/Spectral Domain Microwave Coal Seam Imaging Sensor-Progress in Signal Processing
  7/1/1994 - Conference papers
  The paper, presents the results of roof coal thickness measurements in underground mines and rib coal thickness measurements in highwall mines. The microwave sensor described uses a unique spatial modulation scheme created by antenna motion, along with ...
• Advances in Mine Emergency Communications
  4/1/1994 - Conference papers
  To address communicating while wearing an SCSR, two-way, FM radios were built in and improved mouthpieces were added to the SCSR to improve the ability to communicate. Prototypes we built and tested. Leaky feeder systems are also described.
• A Missing Component in Your Emergency Management Plans: The Critical Incident Stress Factor
  4/1/1994 - Conference papers
  In emergency management, the effects of stress on the performance of emergency personnel, typically have been ignored or regarded as too enigmatic to quantify. This paper discusses the concept of Critical Incident Stress in responders to emergencies. It...
• Job Design: An Effective Strategy for Reducing Back Injuries
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper discusses methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in mines. Included are discussions of how to implement ergonomics committees, methods for identifying hazards, ways to formulate and implement solutions, and followup analysis.
• Emergency Response Planning for Small Mines: Who Needs It?
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper discusses emergency response planning with a special emphasis on small minesites. It addresses the importance of an emergency response plan and offers some tips for developing a useful document.
• Developing and Maintaining Safety Programs for Improved Worker Performance: Don't Forget the Basics
  1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This paper reviews the basics of developing safety interventions aimed at improving worker performance and describes approaches for maintaining program effectiveness. Emphasis is given to identifying performance discrepancies (hazardous behaviors) by ob...
• Shiftwork: A Guide for Schedule Design
  1/1/1994 - Guides and manuals, NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This guide discusses what mining companies can do if they are considering changes in their shiftwork practices.
• Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Field Evaluation: Fourth-Phase Results
  1/1/1994 - Reports of Investigations
  A joint effort by the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) was undertaken to determine how well self-contained self-rescuers (SCRS's), deployed in accordance with Federal regulations (30 CFR 75.1714), hel...
• Transverse-Mounted End-Cab Design for Low-Coal Shuttle Cars
  1/1/1993 - Reports of Investigations
  A prototype end-cab shuttle car (SC) design has been developed to improve protection and address ergonomic concerns of the SC operator in low coal mines. This report discusses research to modify a used 21SC JOY SC, retrofit the SC with the Bureau-devel...
• Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Field Evaluation: Results From 1982-90
  1/1/1992 - Reports of Investigations
  A joint effort by the Bureau of Mines and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration was undertaken to determine how well self-contained self-rescuers, deployed in accordance with Federal regulations survived the underground environment with regard ...