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• Improving Silica Dust Controls for Metal/Nonmetal Mining Operations in the United States
  4/1/2007 - Conference papers
  NIOSH researchers are improving protection provided by enclosed cabs on mining equipment, reducing dust generation from surface drills, reducing dust levels in iron ore operations, and developing a new method to clean dust from soiled clothes.
• Reducing Respirable Dust Exposure of Workers Using an Improved Clothes Cleaning Process
  4/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A quick, safe, and effective method has been developed that allows workers to clean their dust laden work clothing periodically throughout the day.
• Factors Affecting the Development of Mine Face Ventilation Systems in the 20th Century
  2/1/2007 - Conference papers
  During the 20th century, the increased emphasis on worker health and safety and the advent of new mining equipment and methods led to many changes in mine face ventilation practices.
• Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation in US. Coal Mines - A Surveillance Report
  1/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This 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.
• Coal Mine Safety Achievements in the USA and the Contribution of NIOSH Research
  9/1/2006 - Conference papers
  Discusses past NIOSH research that has helped to reduce hazards, accidents, and health issues in mining, as well as current NIOSH research priorities and the impact of the MINER Act of 2006.
• A New Method to Clean Dust from Soiled Work Clothes
  6/1/2006 - Conference papers
  Dust from worker's clothes has been shown to be a problematic source of personal dust exposure. A recently completed effort between NIOSH and Unimin Corp. has resulted in a quick and effective way to clean worker clothing. Field testing indicated that t...
• Technology News 513 - Coaching Workshop for On-the-Job Trainers
  2/1/2006 - Technology News
  Describes a guide for developing an effective formalized on-the-job (OJT) program. The guide contains materials and suggestions for conducting a 1-day workshop for teaching OJT trainers how to be better coaches to less experienced workers. It incorporat...
• Working in Noise with a Hearing Loss: Perceptions from Workers, Supervisors, and Hearing Conservation Program Managers
  12/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This study outlines potential challenges regarding job safety and hearing conservation practices for noise-exposed, hearing-impaired workers.
• Technology News 511 - NIOSH Develops Improved Mining Safety and Health Web Topic Page
  11/1/2005 - Technology News
  The NIOSH Office of Mining and Construction Safety and Health Research has redesigned its Mining Safety and Health Web topic page. The updated page incorporates a significant amount of new safety and health information, plus an improved layout to better...
• Coaching Skills for On-the-Job Trainers
  8/1/2005 - Information Circulars, Training materials
  This training package describes how to develop or manage an on-the-job training program so that information is passed on from trainer/coach to trainee efficiently and effectively.