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Mining Publication: Improving Silica Dust Controls for Metal/Nonmetal Mining Operations in the United States
Keywords: Cabs Clothes cleaning Dust control Silica dust
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.
Original creation date: April 2007
Authors: JF Colinet, AB Cecala, JA Organiscak, DE Pollock, GJ Chekan, ED Thimons
Conference Paper - April 2007
Download PDF Document (0.90 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20032617
Proceedings of the CIM Conference and Exhibition (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 29-May 2, 2007). Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2007; :12-20
Researchers at the Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) work to reduce respirable dust exposures in mining operations. One focus of this research is silica dust control for surface and underground operations in the metal/nonmetal mining industry. PRL researchers analyze dust sampling results from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to identify high-risk occupations to guide research efforts. Research is then conducted in an effort to improve existing technologies and/or develop new controls for reducing worker exposure to airborne silica dust. During the last few years, PRL researchers have conducted research related to the following goals: improving protection provided by enclosed cabs on mobile surface mining equipment, reducing dust generation from surface drills, reducing dust levels in iron ore operations, and developing a new method to clean dust from workers' soiled clothes. A description of each of these controls and subsequent dust reductions quantified through site surveys is provided.
Image of publication Improving Silica Dust Controls for Metal/Nonmetal Mining Operations in the United StatesConference Paper - April 2007
Download PDF Document (0.90 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20032617
Proceedings of the CIM Conference and Exhibition (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, April 29-May 2, 2007). Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2007; :12-20
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An Evaluation of Methods for Controlling Silica Dust Exposures on Roof Bolters
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Infographics: Helping Mines Control Respirable Silica Dust
NIOSH Hazard Controls 27 - New Shroud Design Controls Silica Dust from Surface Mine and Construction Blast Hole Drills
Silica Dust Sources in Underground Limestone Mines
Silica Dust Sources in Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines - Two Case Studies
Technology News 486 - Floor Heaters Can Increase Operator's Dust Exposure in Enclosed Cabs
Workplace Solutions: Reducing Hazardous Dust in Enclosed Operator Cabs During Construction
Page last reviewed: November 15, 2016
Page last updated: November 15, 2016
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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