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1/1/2012 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH researchers completed field trials during coal mine rescue contests using simulated gas detectors in place of placards, and demonstrated that the newly developed GMS device may be used with no adverse impact on team contest performance.
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2/1/2009 - Conference papersThis paper presents a summary of domestic and international coal mine rescue training facilities and identifies those that provide unique, real-life, and/or state-of-the-art training.
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9/1/2000 - Conference papersThis paper describes technology and training that has been identified for underground emergency responders.
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11/28/2023 - Research projectsA project to develop an eLearning module to share with potential command center leaders and mine rescue team members to help them successfully mitigate the risks to endangered workers and responders during mine emergencies.
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9/15/2022 - Contract reportsA contract to advance mine rescue technology and training by furthering the design of a prototype mine rescue support machine.
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9/22/2020 - Research projectsA project to provide support for the planning, development, and dissemination of training products and methodologies for the planning and implementation of escape and rescue activities for the NIOSH Mining Program.
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11/28/2016 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to provide a technology upgrade to the Sarcos snake robot that was built to assist in mine emergencies.
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11/23/2016 - Interagency agreementsThis contract empowered Sandia Laboratories to update and improve three Gemini-Scout Mine Rescue vehicles for use in the field.
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10/25/2016 - Calls for participationReserve a spot now to attend a webinar Sept. 8 on mine rescue and self-escape.
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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to provide the underlying scientific evidence that addresses, minimizes, and, where possible, eliminates the concerns miners have about using a refuge alternative after a mine disaster.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program