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Mining Product: ErgoMine
Keywords: Bagging Ergonomic design Ergonomics programs Haulage trucks Maintenance and repair
Original creation date: April 2016
Authors: M Nasarwanji, JP Pollard, PG Dempsey, G Cole, J Fritz, J Britton, M Young, L Kocher, A Whitson, C Wolf
Software (Android) - March 2022
Version: 2.1
Google Play Store
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar; :Mobile App
Reference - March 2021
Audits (8.15 MB)Checklists (2.38 MB)Forms (0.85 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar;
Software (iOS) - March 2022
Version: 2.1
App Store
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar; :Mobile App
What is ErgoMine?
ErgoMine is an ergonomics audit tool designed specifically for mining. It includes: ergonomics audits for three types of mining operations; slip, trip, and fall hazard checklists; musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factor evaluation forms; and a tool to document and track remedial actions to address identified deficiencies. Audits are available for bagging, haul truck, and maintenance and repair operations at surface mining and processing facilities. Based on your responses to the audit and checklists questions, ErgoMine provides recommendations to fix existing hazards and when there is an opportunity for ergonomics improvement.
Once you have completed an audit, you can review the recommendations on your mobile device or you can email the recommendations to the recipients of your choice. Slip, trip, and fall prevention checklists are available for fixed ladders, stairways, and walkways. Forms based on a previous NIOSH publication are available to evaluate hand tools, manual tasks, and ergonomic task improvements, report risk factors for MSDs, and identify symptoms amongst workers using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire. ErgoMine provides a means to document and track remedial actions using a fix list.
What are the benefits of using ErgoMine ?
NIOSH developed ErgoMine to assist mines in identifying and correcting ergonomics and safety deficiencies to increase the safety and health of the workforce. Whether it is identifying features of the workplace or tasks that should be redesigned or identifying musculoskeletal symptoms that may indicate the need for ergonomics improvements, ErgoMine was designed to assist with efficiently identifying and remediating problems.
Most mineworkers can conduct ergonomics audits reliably with a well-designed audit tool. The audit can be even more thorough than one conducted by an expert practitioner with respect to identifying ergonomics deficiencies in the workplace. ErgoMine can benefit your mine site by allowing workers without formal ergonomics training to identify issues and mitigate risks. You can also use ErgoMine to conduct audits before and after you make changes to the work environment to determine the impact on the workplace. ErgoMine also offers the opportunity to evaluate working and walking surfaces for slip, trip, and fall hazards and tools and tasks for risk factors for MSDs. Finally, documenting symptoms and reporting risk factors is essential in a proactive ergonomics program.
What's new in version 2.1?
Improved features for Section 508 accessibility.
Crash issues fixed for recommendations icon and audit open bug.
User interface improvements.
Addition of built-in help guidance.
Improved formatting in the generated reports.Feature History
What's new in version 2.0:
ErgoMine has been expanded and is now available on both Android and iOS.
Checklists have been added to identify slip, trip, and fall hazards for fixed ladders, stairways, and walkways
MSD risk factor evaluation forms have been added for hand tools, manual tasks, and ergonomic task improvements.
Symptoms and risk factors for MSDs can be reported based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire and a risk factor reporting card respectively.
Pictures can be taken and associated with questions from any audit, checklist, or form.
A fix list manager where tasks can be identified with text and photos to remediate any issues found.
How to use this software:
Refer to the Help Guide for an overview of the features and functions.Installation notes:
ErgoMine 2.0 is developed as a mobile application for the Android and iOS platforms.
Using an Android or iOS device, use the direct links shown to the appropriate store page or go to the store and search on "ErgoMine" to locate and install this program.The audits, checklists, and forms are also provided in PDF format for printing and use in the classic clipboard-and-pencil style. They can be downloaded individually using the links below or grouped using the reference links.
Audits:
Bagging
Haul Truck
Maintenance & RepairChecklists:
Fixed Ladder
Stairway
WalkwayForms:
All forms in one PDF
This includes the Hand Tool Checklist, Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptom Questionnaire, Risk Factor Reporting, Manual Task assessment, and Ergonomic Task Improvement.EXAMiner 2.0 in the news:
July edition of CORESafety TV.
Software (Android) - March 2022
Version: 2.1
Google Play Store
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar; :Mobile App
Reference - March 2021
Audits (8.15 MB)Checklists (2.38 MB)Forms (0.85 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar;
Software (iOS) - March 2022
Version: 2.1
App Store
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20062153
Nasarwanji M; Pollard JP; Dempsey PG; Cole G; Fritz J; Britton J; Young M; Kocher L; Whitson A; Wolf C Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar; :Mobile App
See Also
Analysis of Fatalities During Maintenance and Repair Operations in the U.S. Mining Sector
Characteristics of Fugitive Dust Generated from Unpaved Mine Haulage Roads
Development of Ergonomics Audits for Bagging, Haul Truck and Maintenance and Repair Operations in Mining
Ergonomic and Existing Seat Designs Compared on Underground Mine Haulage Vehicles
Experiments on Personal Equipment for Low Seam Coal Miners: IV. Incorporating Coiled Cord Into Cap Lamp Battery Cords
Implementation of an Ergonomics Process at a US Surface Coal Mine
Job Design: An Effective Strategy for Reducing Back Injuries
Simple Solutions for Surface Mine Workers
Task Analysis
Technology News 554 - ErgoMine Targets Ergonomics and Safety Issues in Mining
Test Results of Collision Warning Systems for Surface Mining Dump Trucks
Tying Acceleration and GPS Location Information Together To Create a Mine Management Tool
Page last reviewed: July 11, 2022
Page last updated: July 11, 2022
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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