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Respirable Mine Dust Partnership
Keywords: Respirable dust
illustration of a worker in helmet surrounded by dust particles
A partnership between MSHA and NIOSH to share information on issues related to respirable mine dust.
Upcoming events
To be announced
Past events
10/22-23/2020 - Silica Exposure and Lung Disease in the Mining Industry virtual workshop - Agenda & presentations
2/5/2020 - Inaugural meeting - Agenda, presentations, & attendee list (MSHA site)
Background
The partnership will address exposures to a broad range of respirable hazards, including respirable crystalline silica (quartz). Some of the goals for this partnership include:
Reviewing existing literature and scientific studies regarding quartz exposure among miners;
Providing recommendations addressing shortcomings in the data; and
Identifying easily achievable recommendations that will have near-term benefits to reduce miners' exposure to quartz and other respirable hazards.See Also
Bag and Belt Cleaner Reduces Employee Dust Exposure
Dust Considerations When Using Belt Entry Air to Ventilate Work Areas
Dust Underfoot: Enclosed Cab Floor Heaters Can Significantly Increase Operator's Respirable Dust Exposure
Evaluation of the Approach to Respirable Quartz Exposure Control in U.S. Coal Mines
Improving Silica Dust Control Through Targeted Research
Laboratory and Field Performance of a Continuously Measuring Personal Respirable Dust Monitor
Laboratory Testing To Quantify Dust Entrainment During Shield Advance
New Tools To Monitor Personal Exposure To Respirable Coal Mine Dust
Technology News 463 - Machine-Mounted Continuous Respirable Dust Monitor
Technology News 509 - A New Method to Clean Dust From Soiled Work Clothes
Page last reviewed: October 26, 2020
Page last updated: October 26, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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