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• Use of Simulation Exercises for Safety Training in the U.S. Mining Industry
  9/1/2001 - Information Circulars
  Organizations that used problem-solving simulation exercises to support mine health and safety training were surveyed. Recommendations are made for the expansion of simulation exercises as a method for occupational health and safety training.
• Enhanced Surface Control for Roof and Rib Support
  8/1/2001 - Conference papers
  The goal of this project was to design and evaluate devices that can be installed with traditional primary or secondary roof supports, and that are easy to handle/install under temporary or previously supported roof.
• An Analysis of Serious Injuries to Dozer Operators in the U.S. Mining Industry
  4/1/2001 - Information Circulars
  This report describes serious injuries occurring to bulldozer operators working at U.S. coal, metal, and nonmetal mines. The period covered is 1988-97.
• Strength Testing
  3/1/2001 - Book chapters
  The purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the fundamental principles of strength assessment in ergonomics, so that these procedures can be better applied to control the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
• A Compendium of NIOSH Mining Research 2001
  1/1/2001 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  This compendium details the current research program of the Office for Mine Safety and Health Research.
• Mining Publications List: 1995 - 2000
  1/1/2001 - Catalogs and indexes, NIOSH/USBM numbered publications
  A listing of the mining-related publications produced by NIOSH from 1995 to 2000.
• Hazards in Motion
  1/1/2001 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Videos and multimedia
  The Hazards In Motion video teaches mobile equipment safety for underground miners.
• Technology News 484 - Devices to Monitor Blind Spots Near Large Haulage Equipment
  1/1/2001 - Technology News
  CDC/NIOSH Technology News brief on several technologies available to monitor the blind spots of large haulage equipment.
• Methods to Lower the Dust Exposure of Bag Machine Operators and Bag Stackers
  10/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This article reviews various dust control technologies developed over the years at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to provide various options and alternatives to lower bag machine o...
• Development and Evaluation of a Training Exercise for Construction, Maintenance and Repair Work Activities
  8/1/2000 - Conference papers
  Recent studies have shown that miners performing construction, maintenance, and repair (CMR) work activities in the conduct of their jobs incur from 39 to 65 percent of all reported injuries in the mining industry. To address this issue, an interactive...