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12/5/2023 - Research projectsA project to develop evidence-based fatigue toolkits, enabling mines to sustainably and independently measure fatigue, interpret fatigue assessments, and select, implement, and evaluate appropriate interventions related to mineworker fatigue.
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11/29/2023 - Research projectsA 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.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to evaluate exoskeletons in real-life scenarios to determine their efficacy to reduce physical demands in the mining environment and their potential to reduce the risk of overexertion injuries.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to better understand elongate mineral particle exposure in mining by comparing validation procedures to the current standard asbestos analytical methods and then finalizing development of the methods.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to research methods to ensure that autonomous mining equipment is safe for operation near personnel.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA pilot project to provide quantitative data on the performance of an operator’s existing methane control system, changes occurring in the gas in place near the mine, and an assessment of the mine’s ventilation system.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to develop an eLearning module to share with potential command center leaders and mine rescue team members to help them successfully mitigate the risks to endangered workers and responders during mine emergencies.
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11/27/2023 - Research projectsA project to maintain the use of hazard and health data to guide and improve workplace policies and procedures, thereby informing priorities for research and interventions to improve miners’ health and well-being.
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11/21/2023 - Research projectsA project to identify where and how fatigue, substance use/misuse, and health hazard recognition and risk management intersect.
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11/21/2023 - Research projectsA project to collect and analyze field data and develop lab testing procedures to study lithium-ion battery isolation system design.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program