What to know
The NIOSH Mining Program has developed many tools and publications that enhance mining safety and health. These include guides, software, training exercises, workshops and videos. Many of these are available for downloading.
Guides
Jointly developed by NIOSH and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to offer effective strategies for prevention and recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD).
Health and Safety Computer and Mobile Applications
Access the NIOSH Hearing Loss Simulator (HLSim) web application.
Download the ErgoMine ergonomics audit app for mining.
FAST is Windows software for performing rapid quartz analysis using a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) instrument.
Keeping Cool is a training module that will help workers recognize the signs of heat-related illness and provide appropriate first aid.
Spanish version of the Keeping Cool training module that will help workers recognize the signs of heat-related illness and provide appropriate first aid.
Information for collaborators in the evolving Virtual Reality Mine Rescue Training platform
The Safety Pays in Mining web application estimates the cost of mining injuries
The Fatalities Cost in Mining web application estimates the cost of mining fatalities
CMRR windows software for estimating the relative inherent strength of coal mine roof.
Fact Sheets and Infographics
This infographic gives 10 practical sleep tips for miners in environment, health, and consumables. It uses icons for each of the 10 sleep tips followed by action-oriented advice.
A set of heat stress fact sheets offering practical information about working in hot mining conditions.