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10/1/2009 - Conference papersThe main objective of the NIOSH research outlined in this paper was to explore the existence of visual performance improvements through the implementation of different machine mounted, lighting systems.
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6/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper discusses NIOSH mine illumination research to determine if light-emitting diode (LED) cap lamps can improve safety by reducing glare.
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6/1/2008 - Information Circulars, PC software, Training materialsThe purpose of this training is to provide the information necessary to develop an appreciation of the changes that occur with age and an understanding of methods that can be used to reduce the injury risk that may result.
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11/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe main objective was to determine if there were visual performance improvements for the detection of moving objects in the peripheral field of view when using cool-white LED cap lamps as compared to incandescent cap lamps.
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7/1/2004 - Information CircularsA major concern in the mining industry is how to provide training for an aging workforce as well as training for the less experienced miners.
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5/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper reviews research from the U.S. mining community to define issues relevant to an evolving national and international workforce and relate them to the emergency response population.
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8/1/2001 - Conference papersA major concern in the mining industry today is how to train the present aging workforce plus the expected influx of new and less experienced miners and mine operators as the cohort of older workers retire.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the median age of the mining workforce is rising faster than the overall U.S. civilian labor force. The Mine Safety and Health Administration reports that the percentage of injured and ill workers who are 45...
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program