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7/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesResearchers at NIOSH have long used stationary tapered element oscillating microbalances (TEOMs®) in laboratory settings. They have served to assess the mass concentration of laboratory-generated particulates in experimental dust chambers and ...
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5/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper summarizes a NIOSH investigation of engineering noise controls to reduce sound levels in cabs on air-rotary drill rigs. Results revealed that some drillers are exposed to A-weighted sound levels exceeding 85 dB even though a cab is used.
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4/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe objective of this paper is to compare the results among (1) a NIOSH published standard to determine the mass of EC and OC on filter samples, (2) the aethalometer, which uses light extinction to measure "black carbon" or BC, and (3) measuring particl...
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4/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA quick, safe, and effective method has been developed that allows workers to clean their dust laden work clothing periodically throughout the day.
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4/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis report describes an investigation in which NIOSH used iron-doped diesel fuel to generate metal-bearing diesel particles and a subsequent analysis of the particles using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).
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3/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH conducted large-scale experiments to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various concentrations of an inert gas mixture for preventing and suppressing cab fires. This has led to the choice of an optimum gas mixture concentration.
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2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn 2000, NIOSH initiated a long-term project to demonstrate how to implement an ergonomics process to identify and reduce exposures to ergonomic risk factors found in mining. This paper discusses how a coal mine implemented an ergonomics program.
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1/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA roof-fall hazard-assessment technique was developed based on engineering judgment acquired from extensive underground stone mine experience and on examination of the literature. The technique uses observational processes to assess roof fall hazard.
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1/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNoise surveys were conducted in eight coal preparation plants. Results indicate that only workers who routinely spend a significant portion of their shift in the plants (away from the control rooms) are susceptible to overexposure from noise.
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1/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis study examines the patterns and trends in noise exposure documented in data collected by Mine Safety and Health Administration inspectors at U.S. coal mines from 1987 through 2004.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program