Mining Publication: Factors Affecting the Development of Mine Face Ventilation Systems in the 20th Century
Original creation date: February 2007
Authors: WR Reed, CD Taylor
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20031789
2007 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, February 25-28, Denver, Colorado, preprint 07-071. Littleton, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., 2007 Feb; :1-9
During the 20th century, the increased emphasis on worker health and safety and the advent of new mining equipment and methods led to many changes in mine face ventilation practices. Efforts by government and private industry to improve and modify ventilation practices resulted in better health and safety conditions for workers. This paper examines factors that had a significant influence on mine face ventilation design during the past century. Several "milestone" events are discussed along with the impact they had on worker health and safety. Significant ventilation research efforts by government and private industry are presented. This brief ventilation history highlights innovative ventilation designs and a consistent commitment to mining health and safety.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20031789
2007 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, February 25-28, Denver, Colorado, preprint 07-071. Littleton, CO: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., 2007 Feb; :1-9
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