Mining Feature: NIOSH Workshops at MINExpo 2016

1:00

Introduction to NIOSH Workshop Day 1 - Dr. RJ Matetic

1:05

NORA overview - Dr. Eric Lutz

1:15

Using ErgoMine for ergonomics audits – Ms. Jonisha Pollard

1:50

Metal/Nonmetal respirable dust control using cab pressurization and Helmet-CAM – Mr. Andrew Cecala

2:25

Safety and health toolbox talks for surface sand, stone, gravel, and aggregate mines and BG 4 benching software for mine rescuers – Dr. Launa Mallett

3:00

Refuge alternative software and guidance for underground coal mines – Mr. David Yantek

3:35

Using S-Pillar software to prevent pillar failures – Dr. Michael Murphy, Dr. Brent Slaker

4:10

Using DRIFT software to prevent blast injuries – Mr. Stephen Iverson

4:45

Recap and questions

1:00

Introduction to NIOSH Workshop Day 2 – Dr. Eric Lutz

1:05

NORA overview - Dr. Eric Lutz

1:15

Rock dust sizing to reduce respirable hazards – Ms. Marcia Harris

1:50

Proximity detection systems to prevent struck-by injuries with mobile equipment in underground coal mines – Mr. Peter Bissert

2:25

Coal dust control using the Fletcher dry scrubber – Mr. James Rider

3:00

Using surveillance information for health and safety planning – Mr. John Heberger

3:35

Using NIOSH ground control applications for western underground metal mines – Mr. F. Michael Jenkins

4:10

Avoiding heat stress through safe work practices – Dr. Kristin Yeoman, Mr. Tristan Victoroff

4:45

Recap and questions