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
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: 4/30/2009
Page last reviewed: 4/30/2009
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Mining Division