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Workshop: Silica Exposure and Lung Disease in the Mining Industry
Keywords: Silica dust
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Day 1 - October 22
Day 2 - October 23
*Workshop logoOctober 22-23, 2020*
The Silica Exposure and Lung Disease in the Mining Industry workshop was hosted by the NIOSH-MSHA Respirable Mine Dust Partnership.
This virtual workshop was offered through the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
Agenda
*Click on presentation title links below to view the presented slides in PDF format. Presentation file hosting courtesy of the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association website.*

Day 1 - October 22
Time (EDT)
Session
Presenter9:00-9:15 a.m.
Opening comments, introductions, review of administrative matters
Jessica Kogel, NIOSH
Patricia Silvey, MSHA9:15-9:45 a.m.
Overview and review of MSHA dust sampling
David Zatezalo, MSHA9:45-10:30 a.m.
**Respirable dust and silica exposure in mining**Exploring respirable silica particle size and surface condition
Emily SarverInvestigation of silica dust toxicity based on particle characteristics and exposure dose
Katherine ZychowskiEvidence for silica exposure contributing to pneumoconiosis among modern working underground coal miners
Noemi Hall10:30-10:40 a.m.
*Break*10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
**Recent studies on respirable disease among miners related to exposure to RCS**Characterization of particulates in Australian mines - Video recording of presentation
Nikky LaBrancheFrom large administrative databases to individual clinics’ experiences: Multiple data sources all point to an increase in progressive massive fibrosis among coal miners
A. Scott LaneyAdvanced investigation of mineral phases present in respirable mine dust using principal component analysis
Rachel Lee Tani Walker
Lauren Chubb
Emanuele Cauda
Day 2 - October 23
Time (EDT)
Session
Presenter9:00-9:15 a.m.
Dust exposures in mining
Tim Watkins9:15-10:30 a.m.
**Collecting, measuring, and analyzing RCS samples**Development of a direct sensing sampler for submicron mining particles including coal, silica and nano-sized diesel particulates
Candace TsaiTowards hybrid microfluidic solutions for real-time silica detection in underground coal mines
Igor PaprotnyField-based monitoring techniques for respirable dust and crystalline silica: A case study in a sandstone quarry
Emanuele CaudaLow-cost dust sensors in mining: Initial results and future research
Justin Patts10:30-10:45 a.m.
*Break*10:45-11:30 a.m.
**Current and proven technologies to reduce miners' exposure to RCS**Emerging respirable dust control technologies for continuous mining sections
Jay ColinetReducing exposure of roof bolter operators to dust in coal mines and cab filtration for controlling dust exposure in metal non-metal mines
Tim BurgessEnhanced health surveillance for selected employee groups
Chad Barras
Matt Pederson-Howard11:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
**Workforce engagement & empowerment**A virtual "community of practice" approach by rural stakeholders in managing pneumoconiosis in the United States
Akshay SoodUse of clothes cleaning systems and Helmet-CAM to protect worker’s health
Andrew O’Brien12:00-12:15 p.m.
Discussion of path forward and next stepsSee Also
Control of Respirable Dust
The Effects of Low Quartz Mass Loading and Spatial Variability on the Quartz Analysis of Surface Coal Mine Dust Samples
Evaluating Portable Infrared Spectrometers for Measuring the Silica Content of Coal Dust
Improving Silica Dust Control Through Targeted Research
NIOSH Hazard Controls 27 - New Shroud Design Controls Silica Dust from Surface Mine and Construction Blast Hole Drills
NIOSH Hazard ID 1 - Exposure to Silica Dust on Continuous Mining Operations Using Flooded-Bed Scrubbers
Respirable Mine Dust Partnership
A Review of Occupational Silica Exposures on Continuous Mining Operations
Silica Dust Sources in Underground Limestone Mines
Silica Dust Sources in Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines - Two Case Studies
Workplace Solutions: Reducing Hazardous Dust in Enclosed Operator Cabs During Construction
Page last reviewed: March 4, 2021
Page last updated: October 24, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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