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1/1/2016 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication by NIOSH discusses how respirable silica dust complicates the already complex issue of keeping dust levels low in underground coal mines, and how knowing silica dust levels quickly would help mines keep workers safer.
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12/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH discusses the new BG 4 benching trainer software developed for mine rescue team members to practice assembly and testing of a Draeger BG 4 rescue breathing apparatus.
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10/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade journal article describes feedback regarding an intelligent proximity detection system developed by NIOSH for continuous mining machines.
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9/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH discusses how MSHA standards for rations, supplies, and sanitation facilities are addressed by various refuge alternative manufacturers.
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9/1/2015 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis trade publication piece by NIOSH discusses testing of the Helmet-CAM system. NIOSH partnered with Vulcan Materials Co. to test and evaluate the setup for noise assessment at the company's mining operation near Baltimore.
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10/1/2014 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing the latest advancements in technology to improve how mine operators can investigate and assess the respirable dust exposure of their workers.
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12/1/2012 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper reports results of field tests of the device conducted at five underground coal mines. Noise reduction was assessed by comparing the operator’s noise exposure during drilling with and without the drill bit isolator.
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12/1/2007 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis report compares components of hearing conservation regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the 1998 NIOSH "best practices" criteria.
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9/1/2007 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThe purpose of this article is to help identify some criteria of features currently available in audiometric equipment and audiometric database management software.
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6/1/2001 - Non-peer reviewed journal articlesThis report provides a generalized mathematical model that completely describes the geometry of the wires in round-strand wire ropes.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program