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Mine safety and health professionals have long recognized training as a critical element of an effective safety and health program. Federal regulations require mine operators to provide initial safety and …
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Antimony. Asbestos. Arsenic. Asphalt Fumes. Asthma (work-related) Avian Influenza ( Flu) Last Reviewed: March 27, 2020. Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. All NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topics, sorted by topic name.
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Mining Product: Ergonomics Processes: Implementation Guide and Tools for the Mining Industry. Research has shown that an ergonomics process that identifies risk factors, devises solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and evaluates the effectiveness of the solutions can lower worker exposure to risk factors and MSDs and …
Safe Mining Practices: 18 Mine Safety Tips | T.M.I.
The following 18 tips can increase the safety of your mining facility. 1. Prioritize Planning. Whether in surface or underground projects, it's critical for miners to develop thorough plans before beginning work. Taking time to calculate the best approach can help the process to go more smoothly and protect the well being of the whole crew.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Workplace Safety & Health Topic. Lists NIOSH publications and current research into occupational fall prevention. Occupational Fatalities Resulting from Falls in the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry, United States, 2005–2014. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
The human factors of mineworker fatigue: An overview on …
Given the limited depth of research on this topic in mining, we attempt to note specific sources and relevant terms where applicable. ... The U.S. mining industry is not required to record, collect, or maintain data on the role of sleep or fatigue in any given incident or fatality. ... According to a 2004 overview of occupational health hazards ...
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CLEAR's mine workers and mine health and safety topic area focuses on interventions designed to reduce or prevent mine worker injury, illness, disability, exposure to hazards and death, as well as the reduction or prevention of environmental hazards in the mines. It includes interventions implemented in the United States, Australia, Canada ...
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Addressing Three Health and Safety Problems Common to Mining and Construction Based on the similarities of dusty and noisy work environments using heavy …
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Emergency Preparedness & Response. Topics & resources with guidance to assist employers and responders to achieve worker safety and health during emergency responses. September 1, 2023. Office of the Director. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker …
Hygiene in Mining and Industry
Illness and Absenteeism. Inadequate sanitation and hygiene in mining and industrial environments can result in employees being forced to take leave due to illness. Poor hygiene is known to be linked to the transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery and hepatitis A. There is also a high risk of some personnel, …
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The training is designed specifically for the mining industry and should increase awareness of risk factors and encourage miners to take action to report and reduce their exposures to risk factors. This training package includes two components: Ergonomics and Risk Factor Awareness Training for Instructors - designed to give instructors ...
Mental health in mine workers: a literature review
The mining environment is hazardous for worker's health. It can affect the mental health, triggering symptoms and diseases, such as anxiety, job stress, depression, sleep disorders, mental fatigue and other. The aim of this study was to describe and analyze the scientific literature about the mental health in mine workers and to summarize the ...
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See the Mining Program's main page for a list of current and past health and safety topics the Program has addressed. Our efforts to advance communication and collaboration across the mining health and safety community include the NIOSH-facilitated National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Mining Sector Council. The Council …
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The Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) is an office within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) tasked with …
Improving Workers' Safety and Health in the Zimbabwean …
strategies that improve occupational safety and health. Background of the Problem The mining and quarrying industry is regarded as a risk industry worldwide because of the hazardous nature of its activities. van den Honert and Vlok (2015) observed the accidents death rate for mining and quarrying industry in South Africa at
The Southern Africa TB in the Mining Sector Initiative
Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant problem in the mining industry in Southern Africa. In South Africa alone, TB rates within the mining workforce are estimated at 2,500-3,000 cases per 100,000 individuals. This incidence is 10 times the WHO threshold for a health emergency, and is also nearly three times the incidence rate in the general ...
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NIOSH Mining What's New Miner Health Learn about the NIOSH Miner Health Program's latest research findings, resources, and collaboration opportunities. …
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In the mining industry, non-contact electrical burns due to arc flash events are the largest single category of electrical injuries. To address this problem, NIOSH researchers conducted a study of such …
What Is Occupational Health and Safety?
Types. Occupational health and safety is the area of public health that focuses on illness and injury trends in the workplace. Experts in the field use this knowledge to develop and implement strategies and regulations aimed at limiting hazards that could lead to physical or mental harm now or in the future. The scope of occupational health …
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Register for a topic selection meeting for the NIOSH Mine Automation and Emerging Technologies Health and Safety Partnership to be held at the 2024 SME Conference. ... National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program. Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Syndicate; Mining. Site Browser ; Safety and Health …
Managing occupational health and safety in the mining industry
Companies should implement occupational health and safety management (OHSM) rules and regulations. These companies face a rapidly booming mining sector …
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Safety & health in small-scale surface mines A handbook
The objectives of this handbook are: To protect workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines fro m safety and health hazards and risks in their work. To prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of illness and injury in small-scale surface mines. To promote training and consultation in improving safety and health in small-scale surface mines.
Mining Safety and Health Research at NIOSH
An assessment of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Safety and Health Research Program (Mining Program) reveals that it makes essential contributions to the enhancement of health and safety in the mining industry. To further increase its effectiveness, the Mining Program should proactively identify ...
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This paper studies the occupational safety and health management methods as well as risk control technology associated with the coal mining industry, including daily management of occupational safety and health, identification and assessment of risks, early warning and dynamic monitoring of risks, etc.; also, a B/S …
Mining is bad for health: a voyage of discovery | Environmental
Mining continues to be a dangerous activity, whether large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but exposure to dust and toxins, along with stress from the working environment or managerial pressures, give rise to a range of diseases that affect miners. I look at mining and health from various …
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Background & Burden. Slip, trip, and fall (STF) hazards in mining environments pose safety risks to mine workers. According to an analysis by NIOSH researchers of MSHA data, about 22% of all non-fatal injuries reported to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) between 2014 and 2018 were associated with STF …
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The NIOSH Mining Program designs and conducts research studies to develop, evaluate, or improve upon materials and methods being used within the mining industry to train mine workers. The researchers work directly with safety and health professionals throughout the mining industry to assess training needs, develop …
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CLEAR's mine workers and mine health and safety topic area focuses on interventions designed to reduce or prevent mine worker injury, illness, disability, exposure to hazards …
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The Miner Health Program(MHP) has recently been established as a long-term, systematic effort to understand and improve the health and well-being of all miners through focused integration of research, transfer of findings, evaluation, and community engagement. The MHP is part of the National …