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6/1/2006 - Book chaptersThis chapter provides guidelines for determining the gas content of coalbeds, estimating the gas-in-place, and predicting gas flow and emissions before and during coal mining operations.
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2/1/2006 - Book chaptersExperience has shown that many ergonomic techniques used to analyze or design standing or sitting work stations often do not adapt well to situations where a restricted posture is adopted. However, recent years have seen an increase in research examinin...
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11/1/2001 - Book chaptersFalls of ground continue to be one of the most serious causes of injury to U.S. miners. This chapter provides guidance to safety professionals tasked with preventing groundfall injuries, and includes analysis of MSHA's accident and injury data.
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9/1/2001 - Book chaptersA summary of aerosol measurement technology currently used in the U.S. mining industry as it relates to regulation, research and personal exposure monitoring.
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7/1/2001 - Book chaptersThis paper discusses (1) the results of a ground-based hyperspectral imaging tool used to map the geology of an open-pit mine highwall, and (2) interferometric synthetic aperture radar and how it can be used in a variety of geotechnical situations.
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3/1/2001 - Book chaptersThe purpose of this chapter is to discuss some of the fundamental principles of strength assessment in ergonomics, so that these procedures can be better applied to control the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
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2/1/2001 - Book chaptersA study of dust control technology and practices to reduce the occurrence of lung diseases in miners.
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1/1/2001 - Book chaptersThe US Bureau of Mines conducted an evaluation of roof-bolting tasks performed at an underground coal mine concerned about early warning signs of cumulative trauma.
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9/1/1997 - Book chaptersThe Bureau of Mines performed a pilot study examining the effects of posture on back strength and Maximum Acceptable Weight of Lift on six healthy male subjects (M = 32 years + 4 SD).
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2/1/1992 - Book chaptersThis presents a review of past and present United States mining practices for optimum design to minimize coal bumps.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program