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• Assessing and Monitoring Open Pit Mine Highwalls
  8/1/2001 - Conference papers
  This paper introduces warning signs of slope instability so operators are better able to recognize hazards. The most common slope monitoring equipment and practical methods of installation are discussed as well as the limitations of these systems.
• 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.
• Major Hazard Risk Assessment Applied to Pillar Recovery Operations
  7/1/2009 - Conference papers
  This paper documents the MHRA process and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the technique as it applies to pillar recovery operations.
• Visual Performance for Incandescent and Solid-State Cap Lamps in an Underground Mining Environment
  9/1/2007 - Conference papers
  The objective of this research was to determine if there were visual performance improvements in an underground mining environment when using solid-state cap lamps with light emitting diodes (LEDs) as compared to incandescent light bulbs commonly used i...
• Using Major Hazard Risk Assessment to Appraise and Manage Escapeway Instability Issues: A Case Study
  7/1/2007 - Conference papers
  Major Hazard Risk Assessment is a process that identifies the characteristics of major hazards, ranks their risk, and evaluates controls to mitigate them. This approach was used at an underground mine with fire hazard and strata instability issues.
• Mapping Hazards with Microseismic Technology to Anticipate Roof Falls - A Case Study
  8/1/2004 - Conference papers
  More that 700 microseismic emissions were collected from two underground limestone mine roof fall areas in southwestern PA. Results reveal much about the behavior of strata prone to failure and allow for the construction of hazard maps.
• Video Motion Detection for Real-Time Hazard Warnings in Surface Mines
  2/1/2004 - Conference papers
  A surveillance system using low-cost video cameras and computer software from the security industry was tested for effectiveness in monitoring mine slopes and providing real-time warning of rock falls.
• Development and Evaluation of a Training Exercise for Construction, Maintenance and Repair Work Activities
  8/1/2000 - Conference papers
  Recent studies have shown that miners performing construction, maintenance, and repair (CMR) work activities in the conduct of their jobs incur from 39 to 65 percent of all reported injuries in the mining industry. To address this issue, an interactive...
• Evaluation of Mining Activities Using a Scenario Interview Approach
  10/1/1998 - Conference papers
  NIOSH researchers assert that the use of a realistic scenario interview will result in frank and detailed responses from face crew members. This approach provides an effective means of acquiring worker perceptions of the types of hazards that exist, the...