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• Ground Support Factor of Safety Calculator
  2/14/2022 - PC software
  Use this factor of safety calculator when designing an underground mining excavation’s ground support.
• CMRR - Coal Mine Roof Rating
  8/20/2013 - PC software
  Software for estimating the relative inherent strength of coal mine roof.
• Pillar and Roof Span Design Guidelines for Underground Stone Mines
  5/1/2011 - Information Circulars, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This document presents the results of research conducted by NIOSH in cooperation with participating underground stone mines to develop generally applicable guidelines for designing stable pillars and roof spans in stone mines.
• STOP - Support Technology Optimization Program
  4/15/2010 - PC software
  Software to assist in making engineering decisions regarding the selection and placement strategy of various standing roof support technologies.
• ARBS - Analysis of Roof Bolt Systems
  8/20/2013 - PC software
  A software program to help select roof bolts for primary support in underground coal mines
• Best Practices to Mitigate Injuries and Fatalities from Rock Falls
  8/1/2000 - Conference papers, Safety guidelines, tips, and checklists
  This paper presents an overview of the most significant ground control hazards facing today's mineworkers, as well as best practices to reduce these risks.
• Miner Mike Saves the Day! or Ground Support... It's Important!
  1/1/2000 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publications, Videos and multimedia
  This video teaches the necessity and use of ground supports.