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3/30/2022 - Mobile softwareDownload the updated ErgoMine mobile app. New in 2.0 are MSD risk factor evaluation forms, stair, ladder, and walkway checklists, and a fix list manager.
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10/1/2003 - Conference papersNIOSH researchers conducted a study to compare seat designs on underground coal mine haulage vehicles.
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8/1/2003 - Conference papersThis study assessed the adequacy of cab design and determined the percentage of musculoskeletal symptoms among operators of heavy construction equipment.
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8/1/1999 - Technology NewsAn apparatus is described that advances the state of the art in gas content testing of coal or rock core samples. The design goals were to improve sensitivity/accuracy, durability, and ease of operation.
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9/1/1996 - Safety guidelines, tips, and checklistsThe purpose of this Maintainability Design is to provide a summary of design review points for the maintainability assessment of new or existing underground equipment.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe U.S. Bureau of Mines has developed an easy to use personal computer-based software package to aid in the analysis of the visibility and illumination aspects of mining equipment design.
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1/1/1994 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsThe design of underground mining equipment was analyzed with respect to ease of maintenance and maintainer safety. Recommendations are made for maintainability design, as well as engineering information for equipment designers and a buyers' guide.
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12/1/2021 - NIOSH/USBM numbered publicationsFind simple solutions that you can use to limit dust exposure and reduce the risk of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
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5/9/2019 - Guides and manuals, Training materialsSelecting the best controls with which an operator interfaces with the equipment is critical to maximizing operator-machine performance
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3/8/2019 - Research areasErgonomics and MSD Prevention Topic Page
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program