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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ENGR 1638 - MINING HEALTH AND SAFETY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Presents an overview of the health and safety issues within the mining industry and to examine current efforts to address these issues. In-depth discussion of health issues affecting mining include: diesel control, noise induced hearing loss, silicosis, coal mine dust monitoring and control, toxic substances, and toxic fumes. In-depth discussion of safety issues affecting mining include: explosives, falls of ground, mine inundation’s, fire prevention, mine explosions, ventilation, methane control, emergency response and rescue, training, ergonomics, machine safety, and electrical safety.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade


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