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2/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article on the formative data collection and analysis that informed the development of a multilevel intervention to bridge health communication between workers and management to reduce mine worker overexposure to respirable silica dust.
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1/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study looking at how a dust assessment technology, the Helmet-CAM, was used to identify and encourage communication about potential problem areas and tasks on site that contributed to elevated exposures.
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9/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH discusses how MSHA standards for rations, supplies, and sanitation facilities are addressed by various refuge alternative manufacturers.
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9/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH discusses testing of the Helmet-CAM system. NIOSH partnered with Vulcan Materials Co. to test and evaluate the setup for noise assessment at the company's mining operation near Baltimore.
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7/21/2015 - Unpublished documents and reportsA feature story about new equipment and protocol for drilling large-diameter rescue boreholes.
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2/6/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report that discusses current knowledge and potential data sources of MNM miner health.
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11/19/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to increase the performance of medium frequency communications in underground mines.
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10/7/2014 - Research areasEducation and Training Topic Page
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10/6/2014 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to extend the operational range of a through-the-earth communications system while maintaining the portability and permissibility of the subsurface unit.
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10/1/2014 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing the latest advancements in technology to improve how mine operators can investigate and assess the respirable dust exposure of their workers.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program