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The following documents from the September 26 2006 Mining Hearing Loss Prevention Workshop are available for downloading:

Overview of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

• Introduction to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss  (PDF, 1533 KB, 2006)
  RJ Matetic, Branch Chief, Hearing Loss Prevention Branch, NIOSH
• One Company’s Experience with Prevention: An Overview  (PDF, 750 KB, 2006)
  Todd Peterson, Kennecott Utah Copper

Principles of Engineering Controls: Directed toward field assessment principles

• Noise Control Engineering Basics  (PDF, 1057 KB, 2006)
  David S. Yantek, NIOSH
• Cast Urethane - The Durable Noise Solution  (PDF, 1421 KB, 2006)
  Kary Valentine, C.U.E., Inc.
• Currently Fabricating and Installing Environmental Cabs on Underground Mining Equipment  (PDF, 232 KB, 2006)
  John De La Hunt, Smith Power Products Inc.
• Noise Control in the Field: What Works and What Doesn't  (PDF, 875 KB, 2006)
  Efrem R. Reeves, NIOSH
• Materials for Noise Control  (PDF, 1786 KB, 2006)
  Robert Prybutok, Polymer Technologies, Inc.

Experiences in the Field

• Case Studies of Noise Controls to Reduce Exposures  (PDF, 727 KB, 2006)
  Leonard Marraccini, MSHA
• Stillwater Mine Noise Reduction Strategy  (PDF, 1083 KB, 2006)
  H. Buck Chamberlain, Stillwater Mining Company
• The Worker's Role in Noise Control and Prevention  (PDF, 44 KB, 2006)
  Bob Butero, UMWA Region IV

Noise Control Scenario Guides

Conference participants used the knowledge gained in previous sessions to address several noise exposure scenarios. These scenarios provided participants with the opportunity to apply information on engineering control principles and development:

• Noise Control Scenario Guides 1 to 4 - Haul Ttruck, Front-end Loader, Hydraulic Pump, Roof Bolter  (PDF, 323 KB, 2006)
  
• Noise Control Scenario Guide 5 - Engineering Control Development  (PDF, 180 KB, 2006)
  
• Noise Control Scenario Guide 6 - Coal Processing Plant  (PDF, 807 KB, 2006)
  
• Noise Control Scenario Guide 7 - Surface Air Track Drill  (PDF, 1418 KB, 2006)