This report is part of a series issued by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine that assesses the impact and relevance of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) research programs in improving safety and health in the mining workplace. The research activities of the NIOSH Mining Program are evaluated in terms of relevance, impact on the health and safety of workers, and significance to emerging issues in mining. Members of a committee, made up of individuals from universities, labor organizations, and industry in the US, review research and make recommendations for respiratory disease, noise-induced hearing loss, ground failure, and disaster prevention; the reduction of musculoskeletal and traumatic injuries; and surveillance, training, and intervention effectiveness. There is no index.