Improving Self-Escape from Underground Coal Mines

More coordinated planning and improvements to training and technology in mine safety operations could better prepare underground coal miners for escape, says a new report Improving Self-Escape from Underground Coal Mines.

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Spring BOHSI Meeting

May 16-17

The 5^th biannual BOHSI meeting will be held in Washington, DC. Presentations are planned on the following topics: HSI and Railroad Technology Acquisition and Implementation; Safe Patient Handling and Mobility; and Gaps and Complexities in Electronically-Mediated Care Coordination. 

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Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Planning Meeting  

October 17

This planning meeting activity will be held in Washington, DC.  The meeting will highlight human-systems integration aspects of challenges associated with safe patient handling and mobility. The activity is sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Veterans Health Administration.

The agenda is forthcoming and will be posted as it becomes available.