Mining Workshop: Silica Dust Control for Metal/Nonmetal Mining
Elko, NV: September 28, 2010
NIOSH OMSHR and MSHA presented a workshop to the Nevada Mining Association on Silica Dust Control for Metal/Nonmetal Mining.
Introduction
Shane Owen, Barrick Gold Co. and Nevada Mining Association,
Ed Thimons, Branch Chief, NIOSH OMSHR
Health Effects of Overexposure to Respirable Silica Dust
Jay Colinet, Senior Scientist, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
Silica Exposures in the Metal/Nonmetal Mining Industry
Bruce Palmer, Health Specialist, MSHA M/NM Western District
Slides
Dust Sampling Instrumentation and Methods
Jay Colinet, Senior Scientist, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
Best Practices for Dust Control in Metal/Nonmetal Underground Mining
Greg Chekan, Lead Research Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
Silica Dust Controls for Surface Mines
John Organiscak, Senior Research Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
Dust Control in Mineral Processing Operations
Andy Cecala, Senior Research (Mining) Engineer, NIOSH OMSHR
Slides
MSHA's Technical Support Program and Case Study Results
Mark Schultz, Senior Mining Engineer, MSHA
Slides
General Discussion and Questions
Shane Owen, Barrick Gold Co. and Nevada Mining Association
See Also
- Best Practices for Dust Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining
- Dust Control Handbooks for Coal Mining and Metal/Nonmetal Mining
- Novel Stopping Designs for Large-Opening Metal/Nonmetal Mines
- Propagation of EM Signals in Underground Metal/Non-Metal Mines
- Relationship Between Elemental Carbon, Total Carbon, and Diesel Particulate Matter in Several Underground Metal/nonmetal Mines
- Silica Dust Sources in Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines - Two Case Studies
- Technology News 491 - NIOSH Releases Two New Safety Training Videos
- Technology News 501 - Measuring Very Low Air Velocities in Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines
- Technology News 518 - Super Stopping: A Permanent Solid Stopping for Directing Ventilation Airflows in Large-opening Metal/Nonmetal Mines
- Technology News 519 - EZ-Up Curtain Stoppings: A Practical Solution for Directing Ventilation Airflows in Large-opening Metal/Nonmetal Mines
- Page last reviewed: 9/27/2012
- Page last updated: 9/27/2012
- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program