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- NIOSH at MINExpo International 2008 - NIOSH will host a special session at MINExpo International 2008 on September 23-24. "Safety and Health Interventions for Mining" will cover ten important topic areas where NIOSH has made significant progress toward the goal of a safer and healthier mining workplace.
- New Award - NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) have established a new award to be given each year to companies or organizations that exemplify Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention. The first "Safe in Sound" award will be presented at the NHCA annual conference in February 2009. Additional information and submission details can be found at "Safe in Sound".
- New Survey - NIOSH is conducting the "National Survey of the Mining Population" to collect demographic and other data on the U.S. mining industry.
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- Program review - The National Academies is evaluating NIOSH's research programs with respect to their impact, relevance, and future directions. The final report for the Mining Program is available.
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Page last updated: 8/20/2008
Page last reviewed: 8/20/2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
