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• 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.
• Arc Flash Awareness
  1/1/2007 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Videos and multimedia
  This video focuses on individual and organizational behavior related to arc flash events over an 11-year period in the mining industry.
• Blast Area Security
  1/1/2007 - Videos and multimedia
  This video provides information about blast area security to those working around blast sites.
• 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
• Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 6: 5.1 System Safety Guidance
  8/1/2005 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the sixth 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 5: 4.0 Independent Functional Safety Assessment
  5/1/2003 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the fifth 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 4: 3.0 Safety File
  5/1/2002 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This report is the fourth in a nine-part series of recommendations addressing the functional safety of processor-controlled mining equipment.