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Mining safety and health research at NIOSH : reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Posted on 30 May 2013

  • Mining safety and health research at NIOSH : reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Committee to Review the NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Research Program, Committee on Earth Resources, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, National Research Council and Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
    Material Type: Book
    Language: English
    OUM Control No: 000140059
    Related Author: ebrary, Inc.
    Publication Details: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2007.
    Description: xxvi, 264 p. : ill.
    Item Type: Online
    Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192).
    ISBN No:
    • 0309103428
    • 9780309103428

      Summary:

      The U.S. mining sector has the highest fatality rate of any industry in the country. Fortunately, advances made over the past three decades in mining technology, equipment, processes, procedures, and workforce education and training have significantly improved safety and health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Safety and Health Research Program (Mining Program) has played a large role in these improvements. An assessment of the relevance and impact of NIOSH Mining Program research by a National Research Council committee reveals that the program 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 workplace hazards and establish more challenging and innovative goals toward hazard reduction. The ability of the program to successfully expand its activities, however, depends on available funding.

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