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1/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study examines the patterns and trends in noise exposure documented in data collected by Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors at U.S. coal mines from 1987 through 2004.
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12/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study outlines potential challenges regarding job safety and hearing conservation practices for noise-exposed, hearing-impaired workers.
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1/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDiscusses a cooperative research effort to lower respirable dust levels in an enclosed cab on an older surface drill at a silica sand operation. A number of modifications were incorporated into the drill's filtration and pressurization system, as well a...
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9/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA successful emergency management effort involves many components. The authors suggest areas in three environmental elements that deserve further inquiry.
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10/1/2000 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article reviews various dust control technologies developed over the years at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to provide various options and alternatives to lower bag machine o...
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1/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn fiscal 1996, the US Congress directed that the US Bureau of Mines (USBM) be closed. This article provides a summary of the continuing functions, the agencies involved and the points of contact for each continuing function.
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7/1/1985 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMedium frequency (MF) techniques have been successfully applied to the problem of radio voice communications in both coal and metal and nonmetal mines. MF techniques can also be applied to the areas of in-mine control and monitoring. Preliminary work in...
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2/1/1984 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe Bureau of Mines has conducted field studies in coal mines throughout the United States to determine the effectiveness of electromagnetic techniques in locating miners trapped underground following a mine accident.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program