- Hazard prevention and control:
- Emergency planning
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- Work design
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- Proper work techniques
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- Acclimatization
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- Exposure tracking
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- Health screening
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- Safety culture
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- Safety incentives
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- Employee management
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- Hazard recording
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- Health and safety programs
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- Hearing conservation programs
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- Behavior safety programs
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- Materials storage
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- Standards
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- Inspections
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- Regulations
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- Work pace control
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- Work breaks
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- Task rotation
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- Clothes cleaning
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- Communications
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- Signalling
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- Hand signalling
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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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4/5/2022 - Employment opportunitiesJoin our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.
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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.
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4/8/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsSee how findings on mineworker perceptions about safety climate can help companies develop improved health and safety management systems.