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• A Method for Evaluating System Interactions in a Dynamic Work Environment
  1/1/1997 - Conference papers
  Discusses 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.
• Theory on the Propagation of UHF Radio Waves in Coal Mine Tunnels
  3/1/1975 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The 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...
• MSHA Data File Downloads
  9/30/2022 - Catalogs and indexes, Data and statistics
  Looking for data? Download the 2016 data files on employment, production, injuries, and fatalities collected by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
• NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award
  6/23/2022 - Awards and recognition
  Submit your entry for our 2022 award series today. Deadline for submissions in all sectors is August 1!
• NIOSH Mining Employment Opportunities
  4/5/2022 - Employment opportunities
  Join our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.
• Findings from a Systematic Review of Fatigue Interventions: What's (Not) Being Tested in Mining and Other Industrial Environments
  4/1/2022 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A review of fatigue interventions tested on industrial shiftworkers.
• Developing a Playbook on Powered Haulage Safety
  3/15/2022 - Non-peer reviewed journal articles
  An 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.
• Utilizing a Human-Centered Design Approach for Mine Automation
  12/9/2021 - Research projects
  A pilot project to identify and understand human factors considerations when designing and implementing automation.
• Characterization of Haul Truck Health and Safety Issues
  10/19/2021 - Research projects
  A project to inform future health and safety research related to powered haulage by identifying health and safety issues related to haul trucks through a systematic evaluation of accidents, operators’ needs, and technology maturity.
• EVADE 2.0
  9/21/2020 - News articles
  The EVADE software has expanded to take in more data points and identify more hazardous exposures.