Results 601 - 610 of 618

• Trunk Extension Strength and Muscle Activity in Standing and Kneeling Postures
  8/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The study was conducted to determine whether the kneeling posture alters extension torque capabilities in isometric and isokinetic exercises as compared with standing. A split-pilot experimental design was used to evaluate the influence of posture, tru...
• Bag and Belt Cleaner Reduces Employee Dust Exposure
  3/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A system to reduce occupational dust exposure during bag loading and stacking operations in the metal mining industry was developed. The system, known as the Bag and Belt Cleaner Device (B&BCD), was developed by NIOSH.
• Progress Toward a Reduced Exposure Mining System
  2/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In 1986 the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) embarked on a major research effort to develop technology that can substantially reduce worker exposure to face hazards simply by relocating the equipment operators to an area of relative safety. This paper repor...
• Application of Physical Modelling and Particle Flow Analysis to Evaluate Ore-pass Design
  1/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An investigation of the hazards in and around ore passes in hard rock mines. Risk assessment methods, such as fault-tree analysis, have been employed to identify the most probable causes of ore-pass failures, define research priorities and analyze the f...
• Update on the Continuing Functions of the Former US Bureau of Mines
  1/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In fiscal 1996, the US Congress directed that the US Bureau of Mines (USBM) be closed. This article provides a summary of the continuing functions, the agencies involved and the points of contact for each continuing function.
• Temporal Imaging of Mine-Induced Stress Change Using Seismic Tomography
  1/1/1997 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In an effort aimed at monitoring mining-induced stress changes that may influence ground failure, the U.S. Bureau of Mines conducted a series of active 3-D seismic tomographic surveys at the Homestake (Lead, South Dakota) and Lucky Friday (Mullen, Idaho...
• Computer Design and Evaluation Tool for Illuminating Underground Coal-Mining Equipment
  9/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The US Bureau of Mines has developed an alternate method for facilitating lighting system mock-ups.
• Status of a Tapered Element, Oscillation Microbalance-Based Continuous Respirable Coal Mine Dust Monitor
  1/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  In response to the Mine Safety and Health Administration's request, the U.S. Bureau of Mines investigated several sensor technologies for continuously monitoring respirable coal mine dust. One of these technologies is the tapered element, oscillating m...
• The Cost Relationship Between Performance Engineering and Human Behavior
  1/1/1996 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This field trial of the Work Crew Performance Model affirms the congruency between production and operator training by providing a unique cost linkage between performance engineering and human behavior.
• Inflatable Partitions for High-Expansion Foam Generators
  6/1/1995 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) has developed an inflatable feed-tube seal (IFTS) for high-expansion foam generators. The IFTS is a lightweight, portable, rectangular inflatable bag that can be used by firefighters to rapidly seal large openings, such a...