IC 9145 Human Engineering And Human Resources Management In Mining - Proceedings: Bureau Of Mines Technology Transfer Seminar, Pittsburgh, PA, July 7-8, 1987; St. Louis, MO, July 15-16, 1987; And San Francisco, CA, July 21-22, 1987

The Bureau of Mines human factors research program is directed toward reducing accidents and improving the overall efficiency of the person-machine environment interface found in surface and underground mines. The focus of the hum factors program therefore, is to insure that sound knowledge is available concerning human capabilities and limitations, and that this knowledge is applied to the design, of mining equipment, work tasks, and management procedures. The papers presented in these proceedings summarize some of the recent Bureau research in hum factors. The papers focus on two broad areas, human resource issues and human engineering of equipment, tools, and work procedures found in mines.