Aspects of Noise Generation and Hearing Protection in Underground Coal Mines
Abstract
The objective of the study was to identify quantitavely the spectral and amplitude characteristics of coal mine warning signals and assess the feasibility of using personal ear protection to minimize noise exposure but not impair a miner's safety.
Recommended Citation
P. L. Michael et al., "Aspects of Noise Generation and Hearing Protection in Underground Coal Mines," Pennsylvania State University, Jan 1972.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Bureau of Mines
Keywords and Phrases
Acoustic Measurement; Acoustic Resonance; Acoustic Warning Signals; Amplitude; Auditory Perception; Coal Mine Warning Systems; Coal Mines; Ear Protectors; Feasibility; Loudness Discrimination; Noise (Sound); Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania); Protection; Reverberation; Roof Warning Signals; Roofs; Safety; Sound Analyzers; Sound Level Meters
Document Type
Technical Report
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1972 Pennsylvania State University, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1972
