NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Research

Safety and Health Topics


Hazards

Diesel exhaust
Electrical accidents
Emotional stress
Explosives
Noise
Respirable dust

Accidents & emergencies

Explosions
Falls
Fires
Rock falls

Diseases, injuries & disorders

Hearing loss
Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders
Respiratory diseases

Special populations

New workers
Older workers

Measurement & analysis

Geologic characterization
Ground monitoring
Horizontal stress
Slope stability
Methane monitors

Tasks & activities

Haulage
Manual materials handling

Engineering controls

Equipment design
Maintainability
Programmable electronic systems
Ergonomics
Ground control
Pillar design
Roof support
Ventilation
Workstation design
Control design

Administrative controls

Emergency management
Hazardous materials management

Equipment

Lasers

Training

Education and training
Page last updated: 12/23/2008
Page last reviewed: 12/23/2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Division