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Hearing Test Fact Sheet
  • 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.
  • New 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 -
    • Guidelines for the Prediction and Control of Methane Emissions on Longwalls
    • How Can I Test My Hearing Protection? - perform a quick test of whether you are getting an adequate level of protection.
    • Inquiring Ears Want to Know: A Fact Sheet about Your Hearing Test
    • Explosion Pressure Design Criteria for New Seals in U.S. Mines
    • Arc Flash Awareness (video)
    • AMSS - Analysis of Multiple Seam Stability (software)
  • 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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