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7 Synthesis of Recommendations
Pages 79-86

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... Strategic thought should be given to stakeholder needs so that intended and likely end users are clearly identified as research is conceptualized. The Mining Program should continue to develop new technologies and enhanced training programs, but the latter should be strengthened to recognize and correct substandard conditions and practices that contribute to mine accidents.
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From page 80...
... Intra-Agency Interactions The Mining Program should increase interaction with other NIOSH pro grams, including the Respiratory Disease Program, and individual programs within the Division of Safety Research and the Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evalua tions, and Field Studies. Ideally, research personnel with medical, epidemiological, engineering, geological, and industrial hygiene experience should work together as a research team to help address workplace issues including work organization research.
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From page 81...
... The extent to which the Mining Program should directly assist developing countries in evaluating exposures should be determined and a program developed to prioritize requests if this area is funded. Extramural Research The Mining Program should fully utilize outside technical expertise through a vibrant extramural and contract research program.
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From page 82...
... Measures of output quality, as well as quantity, should be collected and tracked. TRAININg PROgRAMS AND TECHNOLOgy TRANSFER Just as the committee recommends surveillance be incorporated into all rel evant research areas, training should be incorporated into the strategic goals of all research areas.
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From page 83...
... This research should include the use of worker peer trainers and train-the-trainers models, worker participation in curriculum development including lessons learned from systems failures, workers conducting program evaluations, and worker participation in health and safety program administration. These issues should be taken up by NIOSH project staff with workers and their representatives.
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From page 84...
... The committee provides the following four general recommendations related to future physical conditions: 1. As the mining industry becomes more automated, the Mining Program should be prepared to deal with issues associated with increased remote control and automated equipment and systems.
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From page 85...
... The recommendations in this report are offered with the expectation that they will help the program refocus or redirect some of its efforts to more effectively impact the health and safety of the mine worker.
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