Previous terms continue: This ICR is approved for initial data collection. Approval for follow-up studies and other experimental research studies mentioned in the supporting materials are not approved at this time. Such collections may be submitted for approval in the future under either a change or revision request. CDC will work with OMB to determine the most appropriate mechanism for such requests.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2015
08/31/2015
08/31/2015
1,310
0
1,310
442
0
442
0
0
0
With the second highest fatal injury rate, mining remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Despite continued research and regulation on technology-based solutions, tragedies like Upper Big Branch (2010) and Sago (2006) still highlight a lack of consideration for the human component. Human Systems Integration (HSI) incorporates the needs of any human interaction within the system into the design process to optimize both safety and efficiency of the system. Currently, the mining industry lacks a similar set of guidelines to ensure both usability by the miner and increased safety of the mining working environment. This research project will use an HSI approach to answer a series of questions because HSI is based on the understanding that people are the critical elements within systems and adopting a human-centric perspective of systems increases productivity and safety, while decreasing costs (Tvaryanas, 2006). The goal of this project is to determine: (1) what information is critical for a miner to safely perform his job, (2) what processes (e.g., expertise, decision making, attention, etc.) are necessary for a miner to effectively perform his job, and (3) how the miner and the machine interact.
PL:
Pub.L. 109 - 236 1
Name of Law: Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 173 164
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Vest Usability Testing
Preference Questionnaire - Non-substantive Change Request_submitted.docx
Appendix P_Vest Usability Protocol.doc
Lab Experiments