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3/1/1999 - Conference papersEmerging laser technologies are quickly gaining acceptance in the industrial workplace. This NIOSH research provides a scientific basis for developing safety guidelines for optical equipment in the presence of flammable methane gas and coal dust.
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1/1/1997 - Conference papersDiscusses a methodology to evaluate the causes of mishaps to develop recommendations to enhance safety. A specific case involves implementation of remotely controlled equipment in extended cut mining.
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7/1/1995 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn recent years the issue of human stress response in emergency workers has begun to receive attention. This paper presents a rationale for considering human stress as a significant factor in the management of emergencies. It discusses the concept of st...
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3/1/1975 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe theoretical study of UHF radio communication in coal mines, with particular reference to the rate of loss of signal strength along a tunnel, and from one tunnel to another around a corner is the concern of this paper. This work was part of an invest...
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12/19/2022 - Research projectsA project to determine if existing regulations, standards, or guidelines developed for nonmining industrial, commercial, and medical sectors are adequate to ensure coexistence and safety of wireless systems in the mining sector.
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11/10/2022 - Awards and recognitionCongratulations to the 2022 award winners!
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10/28/2022 - Catalogs and indexes, Data and statisticsLooking for data? Download the 2016 data files on employment, production, injuries, and fatalities collected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
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4/5/2022 - Employment opportunitiesJoin our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.
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4/1/2022 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA review of fatigue interventions tested on industrial shiftworkers.
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3/15/2022 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesAn article detailing how three NIOSH products--EXAMiner, ErgoMine, and Toolbox Talks--can be used as part of a surface mobile and powered haulage safety program.