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  • 13th Annual Safety Seminar for Underground Stone Mines - On December 9-10, 2008 The 13th Annual Safety Seminar for Underground Stone Mines is being held in Louisville, KY. The only national meeting entirely focused on underground stone mining, this year the seminar will feature discussions related to diesel particulate matter (DPM) and methods to observe and control ground conditions. In addition, there will be special emphasis on hearing loss prevention. During certain times, hearing tests will be given in the NIOSH Hearing Loss Prevention Unit on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • New Reports -
    • Final Report of the Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in Underground Coal Mining (PDF, 1427 KB)
    • Research Report on Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines (PDF, 121 KB) See also: Related Refuge Alternative Research
  • New Publications and Products -
    • Keeping Knees Healthy in Restricted Work Spaces (training)
    • Age Awareness (training)
    • Guidelines for the Prediction and Control of Methane Emissions on Longwalls
    • How Can I Test My Hearing Protection? (perform a quick test of whether you are getting an adequate level of protection)
    • Inquiring Ears Want to Know: A Fact Sheet about Your Hearing Test
    • Explosion Pressure Design Criteria for New Seals in U.S. Mines
    • Arc Flash Awareness (video)
    • AMSS - Analysis of Multiple Seam Stability (software)
  • Program review - The National Academies is evaluating NIOSH's research programs with respect to their impact, relevance, and future directions. The final report for the Mining Program is available.

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4. Education And Training
5. Explosives
6. Ergonomics
7. Dusts
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9. Explosions
10. Slope Stability
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Top 10 Mining Topic Pages
1. Diesel Exhaust
2. Ventilation
3. Roof Support
4. Education And Training
5. Explosives
6. Ergonomics
7. Dusts
8. Electrical Accidents
9. Explosions
10. Slope Stability
All Mining Topic Pages

Page last updated: November 4, 2008
Page last reviewed: November 4, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division