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\nDirty worker clothing has been identified as a source of exposure to respirable dust. If this respirable dust contains silica it may cause the inhaler to develop Silicosis, an irreversible lung disease. NIOSH and Unimin Corporation, the largest manufacturer of silica sand in the United States , have developed a new method for cleaning dusty work clothes.
\nMany studies have investigated retrofitting older cabs at surface operations with new filtration and pressurization systems. This research has identified a number of significant factors that determine how effective an enclosed cab will be at protecting a worker.
\nTo get the best protection from your soft foam earplugs, remember to roll, pull, and hold when putting them in. Use clean hands to keep from getting dirt and germs into your ears!
\nNIOSH has developed an active proximity warning system called HASARD (Hazardous Area Signaling and Ranging Device) for warning workers as they approach known dangerous areas around heavy mining equipment and other dangerous work zones.
\nHazards In Motion teaches mobile equipment safety for underground miners.
\nThis video teaches new miners basic safety rules to keep from hurting themselves or others while handling explosives.
\nThis video is designed to acquaint mine rescue personnel with certain aspects of rescue work that are not traditionally taught \u2013 the strain caused by continual work under adverse conditions; the problem of \u201csurvivor guilt\u201d \u2013 being spared the fate of one\u2019s deceased buddies; and the possibility that post-traumatic stress can occur during the sometimes lengthy task of body recovery.
\nThe video \u201cYou Are My Sunshine\u201d tells the story of the Sunshine Mine Disaster of 1972 through the eyes of 27 people who lived through it.
\nA story of survival and recovery, Hidden Scars is an interview with veteran hard rock miner Don Capperelli. Don recounts the events surrounding a 1994 rock burst that buried him and his partner, killing his partner and severely injuring him.
\nNIOSH has found that most rock fall injuries can be prevented by installing roof screens during the bolting cycle.
\nWinner of the NIOSH 2001 Alice Hamilton Award for Excellence in Educational Materials, Miner Mike Saves The Day exudes both humor and wisdom. Filmed in 6 different underground locations, the video teaches the necessity and use of ground supports.
\nA close companion to Miner Mike Saves The Day, Rock Falls teaches the importance of proper roof scaling in underground mining to avoid injury and improve work conditions.
\nZen and the Art of Rockbolting features a \u201cmaster miner\u201d who has worked underground for nearly 40 years.
\nThis video tackles the issue of highwall safety in surface mining and construction. The storyline follows investigative reporter Gerald Rivers on a 5 day special report to substantiate rumors of falling sky in the Western U.S.
\nThis 2003 video follows two new hires through their first week on the job. Ted and Slick have not paid attention in training class and prove to be hazards to themselves as well as everyone around them. In the course of the week, they are fired from four different mines and learn the hard way what can happen if the dangers of surface mining are ignored.
\nThe Air Quantity Estimator (AQE) provides a starting point for estimating the air quantity needed to dilute diesel particulate matter (DPM) in an underground large-opening mine.
\nThe Hearing Loss Simulator (HLSim) is a Windows\u00ae based program that displays a \u201ccontrol panel\u201d for playing sounds while adjusting the simulated effects of noise and aging.
\nVASA is a software package that accepts raw ASCII acceleration data and characterizes it utilizing ISO 2631 (1997). The software sorts data into acceleration bands, which can be linked with injury theories. It also calculates the Vibration Dosage Value of the data.
\nA screen saver which reviews the steps for donning a SCSR.
\nALPS (Analysis of Longwall Pillar Stability) is software for designing pillars for longwall mines.
\nARMPS (Analysis of Retreat Mining Pillar Stability) is software for designing pillars for room-and-pillar retreat mining.
\nARBS (Analysis of Roof Bolt Systems) is software to aid in the selection of roof bolts for primary support in underground coal mines.
\nCMRR (Coal Mine Roof Rating) is software for estimating the relative inherent strength of coal mine roof
\nHazCom Helper aids those responsible to write their MSHA HazCom program and for identifying hazardous chemicals on site.
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