Lighting the Way - The NIOSH cap lamp
Underground mines are dangerous environments that often include dust, confined spaces and poor visibility. Statistics show that slip, trip, and fall (STF) accidents are the second leading cause of accidents in underground mining. A cap lamp is the most important source of light for miners who depend heavily on visual cues to detect STF hazards and strike and pinning hazards posed by mining machinery. The knowledge gained from this research has resulted in five major changes in the international standard for cap lamps, benefitting miners world-wide. It is also expected to crossover to other industries and benefit other workers that use personal lighting such as military, security, and search and rescue personnel. |