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• Implementing Infrared Determination of Quartz Particulates on Novel Filters for a Prototype Dust Monitor
  5/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This article describes the results from analysis of open-face samples which suggest that the new formulations for PDM filters have fully addressed the analytical obstacles that existed with the original filter design.
• Snapshot of Noise and Worker Exposures in Sand and Gravel Operations
  3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper presents research examining noise on dredges used in several surface mine sand and gravel operations and in the processing facilities.
• Ergonomics Interventions at Badger Mining Corporation
  3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper presents details of the process integration, and several examples of task-specific interventions that reduced exposure to risk factors as a result of a partnership between NIOSH and the Badger Mining Corporation.
• Analysis of Nonstandard Noise Dosimeter Microphone Positions
  3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This study, conducted as part of a project to evaluate a new type of noise exposure monitoring paradigm, showed that the effects of dosimeter microphone placement in a diffuse field were found to be minor for most of the test microphones/locations.
• Field Measurement of Diesel Particulate Matter Emissions
  3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes a quick and economic method which has been developed to estimate engine particulate emission levels.
• An Examination of Antecedents to Coal Miners' Hearing Protection Behaviors: A Test of the Theory of Planned Behavior
  2/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The motivation behind this investigation was to apply an established theory to better understand three potential antecedents to intentions toward wearing hearing protection among coal miners.
• Application of Prevention through Design for Hearing Loss in the Mining Industry
  2/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes the quiet-by-design approach of a noise control that reduced exposures of continuous mining machine operators by 3dB(A) using the four functional areas of Prevention through Design - Practice, Policy, Research, and Education.
• Rapporteur's Report: Mining Sector
  2/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The general consensus from members of the mining sector established the need for several key endeavors including more and stronger mining collaborations and partnerships and a need to educate mining stakeholders and students about the benefits of the Pr...
• Prevalence and Cost of Cumulative Injuries Over Two Decades of Technological Advances: A Look at Underground Coal Mining in the U.S.
  1/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes a study to evaluate the prevalence of cumulative injuries before and after the implementation of technological advances in underground coal mining and to make a general cost estimate for these injuries.
• Repeatability of a Checklist for Evaluation Cab Design Characteristics of Heavy Mobile Equipment
  12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This paper describes a study that assessed the repeatability of a cab design checklist developed to evaluate various design characteristics that can influence exposure to risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort.