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NIOSH Publication No. 99--118d:

Handling Explosives in Underground Mines

 
explosives: handling explosives in modern underground mining

Year:
1999

Total running time:
15:09

Audience:
Mine Safety
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NIOSH Pub #99-118d

 
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Part construction crew, part demolition crew: underground miners deal with both creation and destruction in a typical day. Though explosives are safer than ever before, caution is still needed when dealing with such a powerful force. This video teaches new miners basic safety rules to keep from hurting themselves or others while handling explosives.
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Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)