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AUG 2016

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56 www.coalage.com August 2016 haul road technology continued and managers in subsequent safety meetings; this can be done via email or even exported as an HTML file and sent to Google Cloud Print. With safety and health hazard mitiga- tion a consistent hot topic across mining, the NIOSH research group noted that the audits need not be completed only by upper-lev- el managers; in fact, any mine worker can easily complete the questions with the audit tool and easily receive the app's recommen- dations, then put the recommendations into action. By doing this, in addition to quicker feedback, mine staff stands to gain much more insight from the effort, and in higher detail, than if an expert practitioner had come on-site to perform a similar audit project. NIOSH has already completed field test- ing of the app at various mine sites, using feedback from the test groups to polish the capabilities and also address any potential shortcomings prior to its April release. The research group said it is also tracking usage of the app since going live. For mines already us- ing ErgoMine since its release, the group high- lighted that in addition to opening new audits as they are needed, any prior audit can be opened and examined at any time. To open an existing audit or to edit it, simply look for the Audits page to find a list. A notes function is also part of each of the app's modules, as well as a location finder (note: if the GPS service is not working, check the device's settings). According to NIOSH, the app offers a tool for the industry to identify issues without for- mal training. Its suggestions can aid workers in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and promote health, safety and efficiency. If any operation would like to conduct an audit manually — be it haul road or main- tenance/repair — the modules and recom- mendations have also been made avail- able for download and printing in classic clipboard-and-pencil style at www.cdc.gov/ niosh/mining/works/coversheet1906.html. The ErgoMine app was created by NIOSH's Pittsburgh Mining Research Divi- sion. It works on both smartphones and tab- lets with the Android platform (Honeycomb 3.2 and higher) and is available for download at the Google Play store. The app, which is ca- pable of collecting, storing and exporting all of the audit's recommendations, supports all screen sizes, but a 7-in. screen or larger tab- let is recommended in order to best view the modules as well as the additional linked PDF resources. NIOSH is also overseeing the support of ErgoMine. The NIOSH Mining program can be reached at NIOSHmining@cdc.gov. Disclaimer of Liability: This NIOSH devel- oped software is provided "as is" without war- ranty of any kind including express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By acceptance and use of this software, which is conveyed to the user without consideration by NIOSH, the user ex- pressly waives any and all claims for damage and/or suits for personal injury or property damage resulting from any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, data or property use, incurred by you or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, arising from your access to, or use of, this software in whole or in part. No further development or upgrades for this software is planned. BIG or Small Small Small You're covered! Eriez has an Over Belt Magnet for every application… covering conveyors up to 144" wide with high tonnage and deep burden depths. These powerful magnets remove dangerous oversized tramp metal before downstream crushers, mills, pulverizers and grinders. • Electro and Permanent Models • Manual or Self-Cleaning Styles • Full Coverage for Belts up to 144-Inches Wide • Many models av ailable for Xpress Delivery! S U S P E N D E D M A G N E T S Available for Available for Available for Xpress Delivery Call 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com An example of a recommendations page in the ErgoMine app. The results can easily be forwarded to others An example of a recommendations page in the ErgoMine app. The results can easily be forwarded to others for review.

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