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9/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAlmost every process has a predecessor, and studying the predecessor helps to define needs and shortcomings to be addressed. This paper illustrates how such an approach was used to assess remote machine operation in underground coal mines.
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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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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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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.
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12/9/2021 - Research projectsA pilot project to identify and understand human factors considerations when designing and implementing automation.
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9/21/2020 - News articlesThe EVADE software has expanded to take in more data points and identify more hazardous exposures.