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2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes three mechanical methods - the mobile manipulator, the in-mine hoist, and a cable-handling system - developed by NIOSH to reduce injuries related to handling supplies or material, loading and unloading, and moving power cables.
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8/30/2022 - Research areasManual Materials Handling
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2/10/2019 - Research projectsA project to reduce manual materials handling injuries in mining through increased usage of materials handling solutions and safe practices.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines developed and tested designs for 6 devices for use in underground mines to reduce materials-handling injuries. Particular attention was focused on making the designs practical, low cost, and easily fabricated.
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1/1/1986 - Information CircularsThe Bureau of Mines has recorded a number of different background dust sources that significantly contaminate the air breathed by bag machine operators. To keep bag operator exposure within acceptable dust levels established by the Mine Safety and Healt...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program