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8/1/2002 - Conference papersThe NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory is involved in research to identify silica dust sources and generation in underground metal/nonmetal mines. A summary of sampling procedures, resulting data, and methods being investigated to reduce silica dust w...
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersNIOSH conducted a strategic planning effort to identify those areas in mining with the greatest research needs. In response, the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL) has implemented a multi-faceted research program to improve silica dust control for the...
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThe ultimate goal of this research is to develop control technologies to reduce worker exposure to respirable silica dust. Dust surveys were conducted in an underground limestone and gold mine to investigate silica dust sources, generation levels, and ...
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2/1/2002 - Conference papersThis paper examines methods for limiting occupational silica exposures for roof bolting personnel in underground coal mining. It also evaluates a metal rake, a flexible insert, and a rigid insert for cleaning the roof bolter dust collector box.
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9/1/2001 - Conference papersThis report focuses on two areas of research to lower miners' exposure to respirable dust at surface operations. These areas deal with enclosed cabs methods to lower dust levels at surface drills.
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7/1/2001 - Hazard ControlsBag stackers who use semi-automated palletizing machines and air slides may be exposed to high concentrations of dust. To reduce dust exposure, use an exhaust ventilation system in conjunction with an envelope of clean air over the bagstacker provided b...
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6/1/2001 - Conference papersA series of controlled laboratory tests were conducted in a test stand simulating shield dust entrainment to evaluate changes in airborne respirable dust levels at different air velocities.
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Laboratory Evaluation of a Canopy Air Curtain for Controlling Occupational Exposures of Roof Bolters6/1/2001 - Conference papersTesting at NIOSH assessed the effectiveness of a canopy air curtain for controlling occupational exposures to respirable silica and coal dusts.
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4/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesMany types of heavy equipment used in the mining and construction industries use enclosed cabs to protect equipment operators from dust and noise exposure. A cooperative research study with a mining company and a cab filtration company was conducted to...
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3/1/2001 - Technology NewsFloor heaters are identified as contributing to dust levels in enclosed cabs. Two methods are identified to minimize the problem of dust generation inside cabs.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program