NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Research

Research News and Highlights

NIOSH Mining conducts a broadly ranged research program based on the analysis of accident and injury data, customer and stakeholder input, and analyses of risk. Links to select highlights of the program are listed below:

• Diesel monitoring and control• Dust monitoring and control
• Electrical safety and communications• Emergency response and rescue
• Ergonomics• Explosives
• Fire fighting and prevention• Ground control
• Hearing loss prevention• Machine safety
• Surveillance• Training
• Ventilation and explosion prevention
Page last updated: 8/31/2009
Page last reviewed: 8/31/2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division