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• The Role of ASTM E27 Methods in Hazard Assessment: Part II - Flammability and Ignitability
  3/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper highlights some of the widely used standards for accurate flammability and ignitability data for chemicals, complemented with hypothetical but relevant examples describing the testing strategy, interpretation, and application of the results.
• 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.
• Toolbox Training For Construction Aggregate Miners
  8/1/2004 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Training materials
  This NIOSH Toolbox Training program contains 52 different modules designed to stimulate safety discussions among employees. Each module is intended to be completed in roughly 10 or 15 minutes, so a Toolbox Training session can be conducted once a week...
• 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.
• The Concept of Degraded Images Applied to Hazard Recognition Training in Mining for Reduction of Lost-Time Injuries
  7/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper discusses the application of a training intervention that uses degraded images for improving the hazard recognition skills of miners.
• 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...
• Focus on Prevention: Conducting a Fire Risk Assessment
  10/1/1999 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Training materials
  The first step to emergency preparedness is defining and analyzing hazards. Although all hazards should be addressed, resource limitations usually do not allow this to happen all at once.
• 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...
• Technology News 471 - Innovative Hazard Recognition Training for Underground Limestone Miners
  5/1/1998 - Technology News
  NIOSH has developed the Hazard Recognition Training Program for Underground Limestone to teach miners to recognize visual cues that distinguish poor ground conditions.
• Technology News 470 - Analysis of Hangups and Structural Failure in Underground Mine Ore Passes
  2/1/1998 - Technology News
  Recent ore pass failures have underlined the lack of ore pass design methods and standards available to both MSHA and mine engineers.