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Mining Publication: Technology News 560 - The Saturn LED Area Light Provides Improved Illumination for Greater Roof Bolter Safety
Keywords: Bolters Lighting Reducing glare
Original creation date: November 2017
Authors: JJ Sammarco
Technology News - November 2017
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NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20050624
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, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-100, 2017 Nov; :1-2
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have developed the Saturn LED area light that significantly improves illumination for roof bolting machines in underground mines, thereby enhancing safety by reducing injuries to miners. Providing better illumination underground improves a miner’s ability to see and to avoid potential hazards in the mine. Results from NIOSH’s scientific testing confirm that the Saturn light enables major improvements in trip hazard detection and reduced glare when compared to the existing roof bolter lighting. The Saturn area light design is now freely available for commercialization.
First page of The Saturn LED Area Light Provides Improved Illumination for Greater Roof Bolter SafetyTechnology News - November 2017
Download PDF Document (0.94 MB)Go to Web Page
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20050624
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, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-100, 2017 Nov; :1-2
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Page last reviewed: December 19, 2017
Page last updated: November 9, 2017
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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