This bibliography supports efforts on controlling exposure of mining equipment operators to diesel aerosols, respirable dust (including silica), and other airborne contaminants using filtration and pressurization, leakage control, and performance verification. The standardization pathway relies on performance requirements and test methods for mining operator enclosures—including the ISO 23875 operator-enclosure air-quality control system framework and its amendment—plus measurement and design guidance from NIOSH enclosure engineering and diesel exposure control publications.

​Section 1 (site order): Master Operator Enclosure Controls Reference List (diesel aerosols, respirable dust, cab filtration & pressurization, exposure control, and validation methods).

​This section is organized as a bibliography intended to support operator-enclosure air quality engineering across the full life-cycle design, verification testing, operation, and maintenance—consistent with the life-cycle framing used in ISO 23875 mining operator-enclosure air-quality standard. [1]

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

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​MOECRL-J-001. Aleksandar D. Bugarski[2], et al. (2009). Effects of diesel exhaust aftertreatment devices on concentrations and size distribution of aerosols in underground mine air. Environmental Science & Technology, 43(17), 6737–6743. Link:https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es9006355 [3]

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MOECRL-J-002. Bugarski, et al. (2020). Characterization of aerosols in an underground mine during a longwall move. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 37(4), 1065–1078.. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/215342 [4]

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MOECRL-J-003. Bugarski, et al. (2020). Diesel and welding aerosols in an underground mine. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 30(4), 449–454. Link: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es9006355  [5]

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MOECRL-J-004. Bugarski et al. (2022). Diesel aerosols in an underground coal mine. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 39(3), 937–945. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/215528 [7]

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MOECRL-J-005. James D. Noll et al. (2014). Effects of MERV 16 filters and routine work practices on enclosed cabs for reducing respirable dust and DPM exposures in an underground limestone mine. Mining Engineering, 66(2), 45–52. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4521997/?utm  [9]

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MOECRL-J-006. Andrew B. Cecala, et al. (2013). Field assessment of enclosed cab filtration system performance using particle counting measurements. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 10(9), 468–477. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/227996 [11]

 

MOECRL-J-007.Bugarski, A.D., Cauda E., Janisko, S.J., Hummer, J.A., Patts, L.D. (2010). Aerosols emitted in underground mine air by diesel engine fueled with biodiesel. Journal of Air and Waste Management Association. 60, 237-244. https://doi.org/10.3155/1047-3289.60.2.237 [26]

 

MOECRL-J-008. Bugarski et al. (2025).  (2025), September 19). Environmental enclosure as a control technology for reducing exposure of mobile underground mining equipment operators to diesel aerosols and gases. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 42, 3073–3091. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42461-025-01345-7 [12]

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Conference Proceedings and Technical Papers (non-journal, but highly relevant to cab/enclosure performance)

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MOECRL-P-001. Cecala, A. B., et al. (2011). The effectiveness of several enclosed cab filters and systems for reducing diesel particulate matter. (Proceedings paper; SME Annual Meeting preprint). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/227317 [13]

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MOECRL-P-002. John A. Organiscak et al. (2013). Key components for an effective filtration and pressurization system to reduce respirable dust in enclosed cabs for the mining industry. (SME Annual Meeting preprint 13-011). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/227536 [15]

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MOECRL-P-003. Noll J. D., et al. (2006). Measuring diesel particulate matter in underground mines using submicron elemental carbon as a surrogate. (Proceedings paper; Mine Ventilation Symposium). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/221199 [16]

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MOECRL-P-004. Mischler S. E., et al. (2006). Instrumentation for diesel particulate matter emissions research. (Proceedings paper; Mine Ventilation Symposium). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/221198 [17]

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Research, White Papers, Presentations

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MOECRL-G-001. NASA [18]. (2021). NASA‑STD‑3001 Technical Brief: Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (Rev A; 12/14/2021). Link (ISEEE-hosted PDF): https://www.ise3.com/_files/ugd/cc0f94_6ccd3c3ecf6d4a36b64ef9c9f951bb77.pdf [19]

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MOECRL-G-002. International Organization for Standardization [20]. (2021). ISO 23875:2021 — Mining — Air quality control systems for operator enclosures — Performance requirements and test methods. Link: https://www.iso.org/standard/77249.html [1]

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MOECRL-G-003. ISO. (2022). ISO 23875:2021/Amd 1:2022 — Amendment 1. Link: https://www.iso.org/standard/84390.html [21]

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MOECRL-R-001.  Bugarski, A.D., Janisko S., Cauda E.G., Noll, J.D., Mischler, S.E. (2011). Diesel Aerosols and Gases in Underground Mines: Guide to Exposure Assessment and Control. NIOSH Report of Investigation, RI 9687, Pub. No. 2012-101. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/mining/works/coversheet748.html​

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MOECRL-R-003. Bugarski, A.D., Schnakenberg. G.H., Jr., Mischler, S.E., Noll, J.D., Patts, L.D., and Hummer, J.A. (2006a). Effectiveness of Selected Diesel Particulate Matter Control Technologies for Underground Mining Applications - Isolated Zone Study, 2004. NIOSH Report of Investigation, RI 9668. Link: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/pubs/pdfs/2006-138.pdf [24]

 

MOECRL-R-004. Bugarski, A.D., Schnakenberg, G.H., Jr., Noll, J.D., Mischler, S.E., Patts, L.D., Hummer, J.A., and Vanderslice, S.E. (2006b). Effectiveness of Selected Diesel Particulate Matter Control Technologies for Underground Mining Applications - Isolated Zone Study, 2003. NIOSH Report of Investigation, RI 9667. Link https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/works/coversheet702.html [25]

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MOECRL-R-005. Bugarski, A. D., et al. (2006). Implementation of diesel particulate filter technology in underground metal and nonmetal mines. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/221201 [26]

 

MOECRL-R-006. Cecala, A. B., et al. (2018). Design, testing, and modeling of environmental enclosures for controlling worker exposure to airborne contaminants (NIOSH IC 9531; Publication No. 2018–123). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/55656 [27]

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MOECRL-R-007. Cecala, et al. (2012). Dust Control Handbook for Industrial Minerals Mining and Processing (NIOSH Report of Investigations RI 9689; Publication No. 2012–112). Link: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/mining/works/coversheet1765.html [28]

 

Conference Presentations

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Section 2 (site order)

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​CONF-P-001. Liam Wilson. (2023, October 25). AS/NZS ISO 23875: Mining—Air quality control systems for operator enclosures—Performance requirements and test methods (presentation slides). Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, Queensland Chapter Meeting. Link: https://www.ise3.com/_files/ugd/cc0f94_dc907ffa6c5e448894016e03cbad00ca.pdf [32]

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CONF-P-002. Wilson L. (2022, August 24). ISO mining standards to protect worker health in operator enclosures (cabins) from dust and gases (presentation slides). Queensland Mining Industry Health & Safety Conference (as titled on slide deck). Link: https://www.ise3.com/_files/ugd/cc0f94_9c792da9efb640dda1788e5100352eaa.pdf [33]

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CONF-P-003. Wilson L. (2024). AS/NZ ISO 23875: Standard for air quality control systems for operator enclosures (mining) (guest lecture slides; Masters in Occupational Hygiene Program, Semester 1). University of Wollongong. Link: https://www.ise3.com/_files/ugd/cc0f94_88f6b5fe65c94bc191eb79561419d03b.pdf  [35]

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CONF-P-004. Jeffrey L. Moredock, Biswajit Dutta &Ankit Chatterjee.2023). The case for ISO 23875:2021 W/Amendment 1:2022 as the path to HEMM protection from respirable crystalline silica (RCS). In Proceedings of the 10th Asian Mining Congress 2023 (pp. 345–354). Springer (Springer Proceedings in Earth and Environmental Sciences). Link: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-46966-4_28 [40]

 

Articles - Video News Stories

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Section 3 (site order):

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 AV-002. Moredock, J. L., & Wilson, L. (2022). How face masks work to protect from airborne virus (ISEEE article PDF).
Link: https://www.ise3.com/_files/ugd/cc0f94_b882b02f1f134ab4ad5b43c0e37aeda1.pdf [42]

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AV-003. News story from Australia on silicosis in the tunnelling industry (linked by ISEEE resources page to social media). The currently linked item is contextualized by Breathe Freely Australia in a post titled Tunnelling and Silicosis (15 Jan 2022), referencing the same social post. Link: https://www.breathefreelyaustralia.org.au/tunnelling-and-silicosis/ [44]

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AV-004. Moredock video interview describing ISO 23875. OEM Off-Highway article/video page. Link: https://www.oemoffhighway.com/mining/article/21277645/ensuring-air-quality-in-mining-equipment-operation-environments [45]

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AV-005. Moredock, J.L., Operator enclosures and COVID‑19 (ISEEE white paper submitted as an attachment to U.S. federal rulemaking docket materials): Operator Enclosures and COVID‑19: Nanoparticle filtration is essential to reduce airborne exposures to COVID‑19 in operator enclosures. (2020). Link: https://downloads.regulations.gov/OSHA-2020-0003-0081/attachment_2.pdf [46]

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AV-006. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2016). Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica; Final rule; 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926. (Federal Register entry and supporting materials). Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-03-25/pdf/2016-04800.pdf [48]

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AV-007. OSHA. (2020, February 4). National Emphasis Program (NEP): Respirable crystalline silica (Directive CPL 03‑00‑023 and related OSHA materials). Link (OSHA NEP landing page): https://www.osha.gov/enforcement/directives/cpl-03-00-023 [49]

 

AV-008. MSHA. 89 FR 28471 (2024) 30 CFR Part 60: Respirable Crystalline Silica. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration. Code of Federal regulations. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, Office of the Federal Register. Link: https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/silica [50]