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• Laser Ignition of Flammable Gas
  3/1/1999 - Conference papers
  Emerging laser technologies are quickly gaining acceptance in the industrial workplace. This NIOSH research provides a scientific basis for developing safety guidelines for optical equipment in the presence of flammable methane gas and coal dust.
• 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.
• 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
  10/2/2024 - Awards and recognition
  Congratulations to the 2024 award winners!
• Tailoring Opioid Awareness Training Resources for the Mining Industry
  11/29/2023 - Research projects
  A pilot project to engage the mining industry through a participatory evaluation approach to facilitate the tailoring of opioid awareness training resources and guidance for mine operators and other interested parties.
• Exploring Integrated Approaches for Mine Worker Well-being
  11/21/2023 - Research projects
  A project to identify where and how fatigue, substance use/misuse, and health hazard recognition and risk management intersect. 
• Developing a Framework to Identify and Address Hazards Unique to Women in Mining
  11/21/2023 - Research projects
  A project to better understand the specific needs of women mine workers and develop a framework to guide the design and redesign of work systems to more equitably address the needs of diverse workers. 
• Safety Pays in Mining: User's Guide
  10/20/2023 - Guides and manuals
  User's guide for Safety Pays in Mining.
• Coexistence and Safety of Wireless Systems in Mining
  10/17/2023 - 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.
• NIOSH Mining Employment Opportunities
  5/22/2023 - Employment opportunities
  Join our research and support teams solving mining health and safety problems.