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10/1/2005 - Technology NewsThis research showed that a tight shroud is very beneficial for the drill dust collection system, while improvements for a leaky shroud could be achieved with collector-to-bailing airflow ratios >= 3:1 and/or by relocating the inlet.
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5/1/2005 - Technology NewsA new clothes-cleaning process was developed that uses a compressed air nozzle manifold to blow dust from the worker's clothes in an enclosed booth. The process cleans work clothes 10 times faster and removes up to 50% more dust than the single air hose...
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3/1/2005 - Technology NewsMost rock fall injuries can be prevented by installing roof screen during the bolting cycle. This video and accompanying instruction booklet explain techniques for roof screen installation and use of the personal bolter screen. The video also provides s...
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9/1/2004 - Technology NewsThe "Emergency Communication Triangle" safety talk focuses on the content of emergency warning messages. It presents a procedure using mental cues that can be used by senders and receivers of emergency warnings.
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Technology News 506 - The Sky is Falling!: NIOSH Releases Safety Video for Surface Mining Operations8/1/2004 - Technology NewsInvestigators collaborated to develop a new training module that would address the hazards of working around highwalls. Such a module would be applicable to surface mines and road construction sites, both of which require personnel to work under and on ...
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4/1/2003 - Technology NewsThe Coal Mine Roof Rating (CMRR) is a roof classification system. It was first introduced to the mining community in 1994. It has now been written to a user friendly version that can be run on any PC with a Windows operating system.
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4/1/2003 - Technology NewsThe AHSEM computer program contains two modules to improve mine layouts for control of horizontal stress. ARBS is designed to help with selecting the proper roof bolt system from the great variety of available bolt types and patterns.
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1/1/2003 - Technology NewsConventional anemometers (e.g., vane) are capable of accurately measuring air velocities only above 100 ft/min. This research investigated other anemometry technology to detect low air velocities in the range of 0-100 ft/min. Two different portable ultr...
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1/1/2003 - Technology NewsDiscusses a video developed by NIOSH to provide safety training for workers in aggregate operations. Although the target audience was primarily new hires, the finished video was also to be relevant to more experienced workers.
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12/1/2002 - Technology NewsThis Tech News reports on how the use of propeller fans can significantly improve the ventilation in large entry stone mines due to their efficiency at lower pressures and less required horsepower.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program