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Mining Feature: NIOSH Workshops at MINExpo 2016
Keywords: Health and safety programs National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Friday, June 3, 2016
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The NIOSH Mining program will be offering two workshop sessions at MINExpo International 2016. In keeping with the event's theme — "MINExpo 2016 is all about solutions" — the workshops will deliver health and safety solutions that can be taken away and used immediately.
These two workshops are open to all MINExpo attendees and will be held in room N227. Additional information and interactive demonstrations for the workshop topics will be available at the NIOSH exhibit, booth L35 in the Grand Lobby area.
Tuesday, September 27, 1-5 p.m. - room N227
Software Applications for Improving Mine Worker Health and Safety Outcomes
**Time**
**Topic**1:00
Introduction to NIOSH Workshop Day 1 - Dr. RJ Matetic1:05
NORA overview - Dr. Eric Lutz1:15
Using ErgoMine for ergonomics audits – Ms. Jonisha Pollard1:50
Metal/Nonmetal respirable dust control using cab pressurization and Helmet-CAM – Mr. Andrew Cecala2:25
Safety and health toolbox talks for surface sand, stone, gravel, and aggregate mines and BG 4 benching software for mine rescuers – Dr. Launa Mallett3:00
Refuge alternative software and guidance for underground coal mines – Mr. David Yantek3:35
Using S-Pillar software to prevent pillar failures – Dr. Michael Murphy, Dr. Brent Slaker4:10
Using DRIFT software to prevent blast injuries – Mr. Stephen Iverson4:45
Recap and questionsWednesday, September 28, 1-5 p.m. - room N227
Mine Worker Health and Safety Challenges: Practical Solutions ****
**Time**
**Topic**1:00
Introduction to NIOSH Workshop Day 2 – Dr. Eric Lutz1:05
NORA overview - Dr. Eric Lutz1:15
Rock dust sizing to reduce respirable hazards – Ms. Marcia Harris1:50
Proximity detection systems to prevent struck-by injuries with mobile equipment in underground coal mines – Mr. Peter Bissert2:25
Coal dust control using the Fletcher dry scrubber – Mr. James Rider3:00
Using surveillance information for health and safety planning – Mr. John Heberger3:35
Using NIOSH ground control applications for western underground metal mines – Mr. F. Michael Jenkins4:10
Avoiding heat stress through safe work practices – Dr. Kristin Yeoman, Mr. Tristan Victoroff4:45
Recap and questionsSee Also
Considerations in Training On-the-Job Trainers
Mining Publications List: 1995 - 1999
NIOSH Mining Employment Opportunities
NIOSH Mining Update - New Publications 1995-96
Optimizing Secondary Roof Support with the NIOSH Support Technology Optimization Program (STOP)
Program of Research - A Summary of Research in Progress during Fiscal Years 98
Programmable Electronic Mining Systems: Best Practice Recommendations (In Nine Parts): Part 4: 3.0 Safety File
A Review of NIOSH and U.S. Bureau of Mines Research to Improve Miners' Health and Safety Training
Technology News 513 - Coaching Workshop for On-the-Job Trainers
Toolbox Training on Flyrock Awareness
Page last reviewed: October 25, 2016
Page last updated: October 25, 2016
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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