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Mine rescue team captain exploring in smoke during training using a thermal imaging camera to look for missing miners and wearing a green laser to help with guidance.

The MINER Act of 2006

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Mining Spotlights
Underground Coal Mine Map Reading Training
Mine Map Reading Training
DOSES - Determination of Sound Exposures
DOSES
Harrys Hard Choices
Harry's Hard Choices
Inserting earplugs
Test My Hearing Protection
  • The NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research and the National Mining Association are jointly sponsoring a free workshop, Reducing Workplace Accidents Through Risk-Based Analysis, on July 14, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  • 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 -
    • Underground Coal Mine Map Reading Training - techniques to effectively and safely navigate a coal mine. (training)
    • DOSES - Simplifies the record-keeping and analysis associated with time-motion studies and worker noise exposures, making it easier to identify and solve noise problems. (software)
    • Harry's Hard Choices: Mine Refuge Chamber Training - This refuge chamber training product is a paper-and-pencil simulation including an Instructor Copy and a Problem Booklet. (training)
    • Use of Pressure Swing Adsorption Technology to Inert Sealed Mine Areas with Nitrogen - This paper describes the effort to create a reliable in-mine mobile plant for extracting nitrogen gas from the mine atmosphere. The gas produced by this novel technology can be used to create an inert environment in sealed mine areas.
    • The annual update to the NIOSH Mining Ground Control software suite is now available (software)
    • Ergonomics and Risk Factor Awareness (training)
    • A Performance Evaluation of Two Overhead Power Line Proximity Warning Devices
    • How Can I Test My Hearing Protection? (perform a quick test of whether you are getting an adequate level of protection)
    • Arc Flash Awareness (video)
  • Program review - The National Academies have evaluated 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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Top 10 Mining Topic Pages
1. Diesel Exhaust
2. Ventilation
3. Roof Support
4. Education And Training
5. Explosives
6. Ergonomics
7. Dust
8. Electrical Accidents
9. Explosions
10. Slope Stability
All Mining Topic Pages

Page last updated: June 1, 2009
Page last reviewed: June 1, 2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division