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6/1/2007 - Technology NewsNIOSH has released a new report entitled "Roof Bolting Machine Operators Skills Training for a Walk-Thru Roof Bolter: Trainer's Guide" (IC 9489). It is designed to help safety trainers develop structured training for new operators of walk-thru bolting m...
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2/1/2007 - Technology NewsObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of dust collector bags for reducing dust liberation from a roof bolter dust collection system.
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12/1/2006 - Technology NewsDiscusses a first-generation mobile manipulator that one person can use to lift and maneuver 50- to 600-pound loads. It can be used in maintenance shops and mines to reduce lifting accidents.
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10/1/2006 - Technology NewsDescribes the Roof Fall Risk Index (RFRI), a method of systematically characterizing the risk of roof falls in underground limestone mines.
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5/1/2006 - Technology NewsThe EZ-Up curtain stopping is designed primarily for use as a temporary or portable stopping, although test results indicate that it may remain durable for an extended time. It can be constructed from a variety of fabrics, including standard mine bratti...
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5/1/2006 - Technology NewsThe Super Stopping is a permanent, long-term ventilation control for large-opening metal/nonmetal mines designed to last for the life of the mine. This report discusses construction of a Super Stopping, as well as successful testing of the stopping at 3...
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4/1/2006 - Technology NewsUpdates to the NIOSH suite of coal mine ground control software are described, including the Analysis of Roof Bolt Systems (ARBS), the Support Technology Optimization Program (STOP), and the Coal Mine Roof Rating (CMRR).
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3/1/2006 - Technology NewsThe use of highwall mining systems has increased substantially in open-pit coal mines. It is used where overburden depth exceeds economical recovery. Highwall stability remains the major safety concern during highwall mining. The Mine Safety and Health ...
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2/1/2006 - Technology NewsDescribes a guide for developing an effective formalized on-the-job (OJT) program. The guide contains materials and suggestions for conducting a 1-day workshop for teaching OJT trainers how to be better coaches to less experienced workers. It incorporat...
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11/1/2005 - Technology NewsThe NIOSH Office of Mining and Construction Safety and Health Research has redesigned its Mining Safety and Health Web topic page. The updated page incorporates a significant amount of new safety and health information, plus an improved layout to better...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program