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• 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...
• Theory on the Propagation of UHF Radio Waves in Coal Mine Tunnels
  3/1/1975 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The 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...
• NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award
  11/10/2022 - Awards and recognition
  Congratulations to the 2022 award winners!
• 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.
• Best Practices for Annual Hearing Tests
  11/23/2019 - Non-peer reviewed journal articles
  A trade publication article that explains how companies can avoid four common pitfalls of annual audiometry testing and follow best practices.
• Advancement of Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
  5/9/2019 - Research projects
  A project to minimize the risk of heat illness for miners entering an RA, ensure the availability of air delivery and purging systems for RAs, facilitate the use of BIP RAs, and develop a reliable communications system for RAs.