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• Continuous Mining: A Pilot Study of the Role of Visual Attention Locations and Work Position in Underground Coal Mines
  8/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The purpose of this study was to perfect a method of gathering information on work positions and Visual Attention Locations needed by operators during the cutting phase and while the continuous miner trams to a new location.
• Working in the Classroom - A Vision of Miner Training in the 21st Century
  11/1/2008 - Conference papers
  This article discusses how narrative-based training has evolved and is likely to continue changing in the future using the Underground Coal Mine Map Reading Training (UCMMRT) developed by NIOSH.
• A Gas Pressure-Based Drift Round Blast Design Methodology
  6/1/2008 - Conference papers
  The paper provides: (a) a description of the gas pressure-based design approach to blasting, (b) a simple technique for estimating the damage radius of the buffer row of holes, and (c) a discussion of smoothwall design for the contour row of holes.
• Reducing Dust Exposure from Contaminated Work Clothing with a Stand-Alone Cleaning System
  6/1/2008 - Conference papers
  An alternative method to the original system developed by NIOSH and Unimin Corp to provide for a stand-alone clothes cleaning system.
• Preventing Equipment Related Injuries in Underground U.S. Coal Mines
  10/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The top five priority hazards associated with underground coal mining equipment have been identified and information about potential contributing factors and controls collated.
• Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
  6/1/2007 - Reports of Investigations
  NIOSH studied technology and methods that could reduce accidents involving surface mining equipment. These proximity warning systems included radar, sonar, GPS, radio transceiver tags, and combinations of radar and cameras.
• Technology News 522 - Blast Area Security: Flyrock Safety
  12/1/2006 - Technology News
  NIOSH has released communication products about flyrock safety via information brochures, flashcards, and toolbox talk materials. These products target the mining and construction industries, and can be used for employee and visitor training.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 8: 6.0 Safety File Guidance
  4/1/2006 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the eighth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 9: 7.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment Guidance
  4/1/2006 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the ninth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.
• Toolbox Training on Flyrock Awareness
  12/1/2005 - Training materials
  A training product to improve blast safety by providing information about blasting to those who work around blast sites