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8/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe purpose of this study was to perfect a method of gathering information on work positions and Visual Attention Locations needed by operators during the cutting phase and while the continuous miner trams to a new location.
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9/1/1999 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAlmost every process has a predecessor, and studying the predecessor helps to define needs and shortcomings to be addressed. This paper illustrates how such an approach was used to assess remote machine operation in underground coal mines.
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11/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article exploring ergonomics issues and opportunities related to emerging mining technologies.
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3/1/2014 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study conducted to examine the pattern of direction errors made during the manipulation of a physical simulation of an underground coal mine bolting machine to assess directional control-response compatibility relationships.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis 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.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses the results of a collaboration with a local drilling company to design and install a partial cab between the operator and the drill steel in an effort to reduce the sound level at the operator station of a surface drill rig.
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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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7/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH researchers evaluated four seat designs on mine haulage vehicles with regard to roadway-induced jarring/jolting and operator comfort; the performances of the seat designs are compared.
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10/1/2003 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article introduces a one-page checklist for evaluating cab design of construction equipment.
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1/1/2002 - Peer reviewed journal articlesDiscusses design criteria for making a proper acoustical enclosure where a machine operator can safely and effectively work.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program