NIOSH has developed many products that enhance mining safety and health. Products include guides, software, training exercises, and videos. Many of these products are downloadable. EquipmentNIOSH Mining research often results in the development of new and innovative prototype equipment to enhance the safety and health of miners.
GuidesNIOSH Mining guides are generally recommendations on steps to be taken in performing a task or implementing a design or process, and possibly the manner of doing so. Guides are designed to be more detailed than Checklists.
SoftwareMost NIOSH Mining software is available for Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP operating systems only. Most packages are downloadable. Analysis SoftwareEducational Software
Utility Software
Training ExercisesNIOSH Mining training exercises include an instructor's guide with tested educational materials and supporting documents designed to meet stated educational objectives. Please note that many NIOSH Mining videos provide excellent content that can serve as the basis for training exercises. Most NIOSH Mining developed miner training exercises can be ordered through the National Mine Health and Safety Academy (http://www.msha.gov/), 304-256-3257. Training exercise formats include:
View-Master® with Invisible Ink Training ExercisesThese exercises use Invisible ink to give the trainee feedback about his or her choices and 3-D reels and View-Master® viewers for enhanced realism.
Invisible Ink Training ExercisesInvisible ink exercises give the trainee feedback about his or her choices. The trainee rubs a developing pen over a blank area that matches one of the choices in the problem book. The developing pen reveals a message in the blank area. Paper and Pencil Training ExercisesPaper and pencil exercises give the trainee feedback about his or her choices. The trainee makes choices from those in the problem book. The trainee then marks those choice(s) on the answer sheet before comparing the answer(s) to the feedback sheet. Safety Talk Training ExercisesSafety Talks provide an easy-to-understand overview of safety basics.
Training Videos
View-Master® Reel Training ExercisesFor enhanced realism, these training exercises use 3-D reels and View-Master® viewers.
Computer Based TrainingNIOSH Mining computer based training software is available for Microsoft Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP operating systems only.
Training PackagesNIOSH Mining Training Packages provide the basis for developing a structured training program. The packages generally include information on selecting and preparing trainers and coaches, working with supervisors to successfully implement the training program, developing and selecting training materials, setting trainee prerequisites, evaluating performance, granting company certification to trainers, coaches and trainees, and evaluating the overall program.
VideosNIOSH Mining videos cover a variety of topics related to mine safety and health. Some describe new processes developed by the mining research program. Others, such as "Zen and the Art of Rockbolting" or "Escape from Mine Fires", provide excellent content that can serve as the basis for training exercises. VHS or DVD format videos are available by contacting the individual or organization listed on the product page. Downloadable Videos are available by clicking the link on the product page. NIOSH Mining videos can also be found on the NIOSH Videos page. Downloadable VideosVHS Videos |
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