Mining Workshop: Hearing Loss Prevention in Mining - 2006
Salt Lake City, UT: September 26, 2006
Hosted by NIOSH and cosponsored by the Bituminous Coal Operators' Association, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the National Mining Association and the United Mine Workers of America.
The following documents are available for downloading:
Overview of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Introduction to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
RJ Matetic, Branch Chief, Hearing Loss Prevention Branch, NIOSH
One Company’s Experience with Prevention: An Overview
Todd Peterson, Kennecott Utah Copper
Principles of Engineering Controls: Directed toward field assessment principles
Noise Control Engineering Basics
David S. Yantek, NIOSH
Cast Urethane - The Durable Noise Solution
Kary Valentine, C.U.E., Inc.
Currently Fabricating and Installing Environmental Cabs on Underground Mining Equipment
John De La Hunt, Smith Power Products Inc.
Noise Control in the Field: What Works and What Doesn't
Efrem R. Reeves, NIOSH
Materials for Noise Control
Robert Prybutok, Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Experiences in the Field
Case Studies of Noise Controls to Reduce Exposures
Leonard Marraccini, MSHA
Stillwater Mine Noise Reduction Strategy
H. Buck Chamberlain, Stillwater Mining Company
The Worker's Role in Noise Control and Prevention
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 Truck, Front-end Loader, Hydraulic Pump, Roof Bolter
Noise Control Scenario Guide 5 - Engineering Control Development
Noise Control Scenario Guide 6 - Coal Processing Plant
Noise Control Scenario Guide 7 - Surface Air Track Drill
- Evaluation and Development of Hearing Loss Interventions
- Hearing Loss in the Mining Industry: The Evolution of NIOSH and Bureau of Mines Hearing Loss Research
- Hearing Loss Prevention in Mining - 2005
- NIOSH Hearing Loss Simulator Instruction and Training Guide
- Noise Exposure in Longwall Mining and Engineering Controls Research
- A Technique for Estimating the Sound Power Level Radiated by Pneumatic Rock Drills and the Evaluation of a CSIR Prototype Rock Drill with Engineering Noise Controls
- Technology News 539 - Identifying The Benefits Of Engineering Noise Controls Through A Business Case
- Underground Evaluation of Coated Flight Bars for a Continuous Mining Machine
- Water Well Safety Bits: Health And Safety Information For The Water Well Industry
- Working in Noise with a Hearing Loss: Perceptions from Workers, Supervisors, and Hearing Conservation Program Managers