Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Miners
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Strategies for Improving Miners' Training
Author: Mining Safety and Health Research at NIOSH
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309103428
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The U.S. mining sector has the highest fatality rate of any industry in the country. Fortunately, advances made over the past three decades in mining technology, equipment, processes, procedures, and workforce education and training have significantly improved safety and health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Safety and Health Research Program (Mining Program) has played a large role in these improvements. An assessment of the relevance and impact of NIOSH Mining Program research by a National Research Council committee reveals that the program makes essential contributions to the enhancement of health and safety in the mining industry. To further increase its effectiveness, the Mining Program should proactively identify workplace hazards and establish more challenging and innovative goals toward hazard reduction. The ability of the program to successfully expand its activities, however, depends on available funding.
Tell Me a Story
Author: Elaine T. CullenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Instructional films
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
This Report of Investigations describes the theoretical frameworks that were used, the process that was developed to produce the videos, and the results of the evaluations as to whether or not they were effective in training new and experienced miners.
Information Circular
Author: United States. Bureau of MinesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Information Circular
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Sierra Leone Investment and Business Guide Volume 1 Strategic and Practical Information
Author: IBP USAPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438768710
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Sierra Leone Investment and Business Guide - Strategic and Practical Information
Test Apparatus for Measuring Sound Power Levels of Drills
Author: William W. AljoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rock-drills
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Extracting the Science
Author: Jürgen BrunePublisher: SME
ISBN: 0873353226
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 557
Book Description
These research papers also cover a spectrum of innovative technical solutions, including computer-controlled mining equipment, remote monitoring of air quality, and virtual reality training systems.
African Countries Mining Industry Development Handbook Volume 3 Southern Africa - Strategic Information and Opportunities
Author: IBP, Inc.Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438707754
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Capital for African Countries Handbook
Improving Self-Escape from Underground Coal Mines
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309282799
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Coal mine disasters in the United States are relatively rare events; many of the roughly 50,000 miners underground will never have to evacuate a mine in an emergency during their careers. However, for those that do, the consequences have the potential to be devastating. U.S. mine safety practices have received increased attention in recent years because of the highly publicized coal mine disasters in 2006 and 2010. Investigations have centered on understanding both how to prevent or mitigate emergencies and what capabilities are needed by miners to self-escape to a place of safety successfully. This report focuses on the latter - the preparations for self-escape. In the wake of 2006 disasters, the U.S. Congress passed the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (MINER Act), which was designed to strengthen existing mine safety regulations and set forth new measures aimed at improving accident preparedness and emergency response in underground coal mines. Since that time, the efforts of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have contributed to safety improvements in the mining industry. However, the Upper Big Branch mine explosion in 2010 served as a reminder to remain ever vigilant on improving the prevention of mine disasters and preparations to help miners survive in the event of emergencies. This study was set in the context of human-systems integration (HSI), a systems approach that examines the interaction of people, tasks, and equipment and technology in the pursuit of a goal. It recognizes this interaction occurs within, and is influenced by, the broader environmental context. A key premise of human-systems integration is that much important information is lost when the various tasks within a system are considered individually or in isolation rather than in interaction with the whole system. Improving Self-Escape from Underground Coal Mines, the task of self-escape is part of the mine safety system.
