United mine workers fight new mine dust rules
Article Abstract:
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has come out strongly against the proposed coal dust rule that calls for averaging the coal dust samples taken over multiple shifts.
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
United States, Product information, Testing, Demonstrations and protests, Mine dusts, Mine dust, United Mine Workers of America
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
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Getting a firm grip on ergonomics
Article Abstract:
Ergonomics is defined as a study of people in their workplaces. A detailed explanation of the study of ergonomics and its focus on illness and injuries is explained.
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
Health aspects, Causes of, Influence, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Ergonomics, Ergonomic aid
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
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Subjects list: Laws, regulations and rules, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Government regulation
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