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  • Notices and Events -
    • The CSE SR-100 Sampling Plan has been posted.
  • NIOSH Workshops and Videos -
    • Many of our recent NIOSH Workshops are now available online, including slides and videos of NIOSH presentations.
  • MINER Act Reports -
    • Final Report of the Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining (PDF, 1427 KB)
    • Research Report on Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines (PDF, 121 KB) See also: Related Refuge Alternative Research
  • New Publications and Products -
    • Research Report on the Coal Pillar Recovery Under Deep Cover - An assessment of retreat roof-and-pillar coal mining practices at depths greater than 1,500 ft. Includes recommendations to enhance the safety of retreat mining.
    • NIOSH offered a free, one-day Proximity Warning Systems for Mining Equipment Workshop in September. Slides of the presentations are available for downloading.
    • Tutorial on Wireless Communications and Tracking - an overview of technologies for wireless communications and tracking systems in underground coal mines.
    • Find all NIOSH Refuge Chamber Training Products and Guidance on one page along with tips for scheduling and use. These training modules better prepare miners to make educated decisions during an emergency. Topics include decision making, expectations and operations.

Coal Pillar Recovery Report
Research Report on the Coal Pillar Recovery Under Deep Cover - An assessment of retreat roof-and-pillar coal mining practices at depths greater than 1,500 ft. Includes recommendations to enhance the safety of retreat mining.
Top 10 Mining Topic Pages
1. Respirable Dust
2. Ventilation
3. Diesel Exhaust
4. Electrical Accidents
5. Noise
6. Explosions
7. Ground Control
8. Respiratory Diseases
9. Explosives
10. Pillar Design
All Mining Topic Pages
Employment Opportunities
Overview
Coal Pillar Recovery Report
Research Report on the Coal Pillar Recovery Under Deep Cover - An assessment of retreat roof-and-pillar coal mining practices at depths greater than 1,500 ft. Includes recommendations to enhance the safety of retreat mining.
Top 10 Mining Topic Pages
1. Respirable Dust
2. Ventilation
3. Diesel Exhaust
4. Electrical Accidents
5. Noise
6. Explosions
7. Gound Control
8. Respiratory Diseases
9. Explosives
10. Pillar Design
All Mining Topic Pages
Employment Opportunities
Overview
Page last updated: May 20, 2011
Page last reviewed: May 20, 2011
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division