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• 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...
• Utilizing a Human-Centered Design Approach for Mine Automation
  6/20/2023 - Research projects
  A pilot project to identify and understand human factors considerations when designing and implementing automation.
• AutonoDES: A Discrete Event Simulation Platform for Safety Scrutiny of Autonomous Mining Systems
  6/13/2023 - Contracts and cooperative agreements
  This contract research develops a simulation software platform, AutonoDES, that can be used as a “what-if” scenario analysis tool for mixed-fleet (both human-operated and autonomous) mining operations.
• NIOSH Mining Employment Opportunities
  5/22/2023 - Employment opportunities
  Join our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.
• NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award
  5/16/2023 - Awards and recognition
  Deadline EXTENDED to August 15! Submit your nominations now for the 2023 series.
• Coexistence and Safety of Wireless Systems in Mining
  12/19/2022 - Research projects
  A 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.
• MSHA Data File Downloads
  10/28/2022 - 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).
• 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.
• Identify the Influence of Risk Attitude, Work Experience, and Safety Training on Hazard Recognition in Mining
  12/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study examining the effect individual mineworker factors—including risk attitude, work experience, and safety training—have on hazard recognition accuracy.
• EVADE 2.0
  9/21/2020 - News articles
  The EVADE software has expanded to take in more data points and identify more hazardous exposures.