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• A Comparison of Respirable Crystalline Silica Concentration Measurements Using a Direct-on-filter Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Transmission Method vs. a Traditional Laboratory X-ray Diffraction Method
  1/10/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study comparing respirable crystalline silica concentration measurements using an end-of-shift Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometry method versus a traditional laboratory X-ray diffraction analysis.
• Evaluating the Use of a Field-based Silica Monitoring Approach with Dust from Copper Mines
  1/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study demonstrating the potential of using a portable FTIR for estimation of crystalline silica in respirable dust samples for in-field exposure monitoring.
• A Method for Estimating the Low Frequency Coupling Characteristics of a Ferrite-Cored Rod Antenna to a Long Conductor
  12/28/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article introducing a NIOSH-developed method to measure coupling characteristics for a ferrite-cored antenna to a straight wire.
• Intrinsically Safe Systems: Equivalency of International Standards Compared to U.S. Mining Approval Criteria
  12/3/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article demonstrating that international equipment evaluation standards for electrical/electronic equipment will provide at least the same level of protection for miners as the MSHA requirements.
• Development of Ergonomics Audits for Bagging, Haul Truck and Maintenance and Repair Operations in Mining
  12/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article describing the development and testing of ergonomics and safety audits for small and bulk bag filling, haul truck and maintenance and repair operations in coal preparation and mineral processing plants found at surface mine sites.
• Empirical Engineering Models for Airborne Respirable Dust Capture from Water Sprays and Wet Scrubbers
  12/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article presenting a dimensionless empirical model developed for predicting airborne dust capture efficiency of water sprays and wet scrubbers.
• Laboratory Comparison of New High Flow Rate Respirable Size-Selective Sampler
  12/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article comparing three performance evaluations of the GK4.162 high flow rate respirable size-selective sampler.
• Improving Protection Against Respirable Dust at an Underground Crusher Booth
  11/30/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article describing a study at an underground limestone mine crusher booth that evaluated a filtration and pressurization system, two experimental prototype filters, and three cab pressure monitoring devices.
• Field Investigation to Measure Airflow Velocities of a Shuttle Car Using Independent Routes at a Central Appalachian Underground Coal Mine
  11/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article investigating the potential use of canopy air curtain systems in protecting shuttle car operators from respirable dust.
• Emerging Ergonomics Issues and Opportunities in Mining
  11/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article exploring ergonomics issues and opportunities related to emerging mining technologies.