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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA pilot project to complete a preliminary characterization of slip and fall risk factors at surface mine facilities to demonstrate the feasibility of developing a taxonomy of risk factors and to inform the development of a more detailed study.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to reduce respirable silica dust exposure in surface mines through improved understanding of dust generation and transport, improvement of current control technologies, and development of new control technologies.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to develop innovative instruments and methodologies for real-time measurement of respirable mineral aerosols and diesel particulate matter aerosols.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to utilize the capabilities of the Mine Roof Simulator (MRS) Laboratory to test underground roof support and ventilation structures and apply these results to engineer safer products and applications.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to provide the underlying scientific evidence that addresses, minimizes, and, where possible, eliminates the concerns miners have about using a refuge alternative after a mine disaster.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to investigate the implementation and integration of existing and emerging technologies in surface and underground mines to provide automatic, intelligent protections against traumatic injuries.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to eliminate coal dust explosions in underground coal mines.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to ensure that suitable information exists for properly training underground coal miners on appropriate procedures for escaping from dangerous situations such as fires, explosions, and inundations.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to enhance worker safety by decreasing the likelihood of explosions that are produced by hazardous underground methane concentrations.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to develop control technologies that will reduce the most common sources of respirable dust on the longwall face, which will in turn protect the health of mine workers on the longwall face.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program