NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research
Safety and Health Topics
Hazards
Diesel exhaust
Electrical accidents
Emotional stress
Explosives
Noise
Respirable dust
Accidents & emergencies
Explosions
Falls
Fires
Rock falls
Diseases, injuries & disorders
Hearing loss
Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders
Respiratory diseases
Special populations
New workers
Older workers
Measurement & analysis
Atmospheric monitoring
Geologic characterization
Ground monitoring
Horizontal stress
Slope stability
Methane detection and monitoring
Tasks & activities
Haulage
Manual materials handling
Engineering controls
Equipment design
Maintainability
Programmable electronic systems
Ergonomics
Ground control
Pillar design
Roof support
Illumination
Inertization technologies
Methane drainage and migration
Proximity detection
Rock Dusting
Seal design
Ventilation
Workstation design
Control design
Administrative controls
Emergency management
Hazardous materials management
Equipment
Lasers
Training
Education and training
Page last updated: 12/5/2011
Page last reviewed: 12/5/2011
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Mining Division