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• Predicting System Interactions in the Design Process
  9/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  Almost 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.
• 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.
• A Human Component to Consider in Your Emergency Management Plans: The Critical Incident Stress Factor
  7/1/1995 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In 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...
• 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 Mining Employment Opportunities
  4/5/2022 - Employment opportunities
  Join our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.
• 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.
• EVADE 2.0
  9/21/2020 - News articles
  The EVADE software has expanded to take in more data points and identify more hazardous exposures.
• Assessing the Impact of Safety Climate Constructs on Worker Performance in the Mining Industry
  4/8/2020 - Reports of Investigations
  See how findings on mineworker perceptions about safety climate can help companies develop improved health and safety management systems.
• Establishing and Using Safety Committees at Work
  1/1/2020 - Non-peer reviewed journal articles
  An article examining how workplace safety committees can improve employee engagement.