This bibliography supports operator-enclosure exposure control and validation across diesel aerosols, respirable dust (including silica), filtration/pressurization design and leakage control, and performance verification. The standardization pathway explicitly 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 defensible measurement and design guidance from NIOSH enclosure engineering and diesel exposure control publications. [29]

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

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This section is organized as a  bibliography intended to support operator-enclosure air quality engineering across the full lifecycle—design, verification testing, operation, and maintenance—consistent with the lifecycle 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. doi: 10.1021/es9006355. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19764243/ [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. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2020.05.002. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33598313/ [5]

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MOECRL-J-004. Teresa L. Barone [6], 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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AV-001. Bugarski, A. D., Dylan A. Ritter[41], & Moredock, J. L. (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. doi: 10.1007/s42461-025-01345-7. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42461-025-01345-7 [12]

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MOECRL-J-005. James D. Noll [8], 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/ [9]

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MOECRL-J-006. Andrew B. Cecala [10], 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]

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MOECRL-J-007. Cecala, et al. (2025). 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. doi: 10.1007/s42461-025-01345-7. 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 [14], 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. Bugarski, A. 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. Bugarski, A. D., 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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NIOSH - 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., et al. (2011). Diesel aerosols and gases in underground mines: Guide to exposure assessment and control. (NIOSH numbered publication; bibliographic guide). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/6129 [22]

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MOECRL-R-002. Bugarski, A. D. (2004). Characterization of diesel aerosols in an underground metal mine. (Field study / proceedings paper). Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/220961 [23]

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MOECRL-R-003. Bugarski, et al. (2004). The effectiveness of selected technologies in controlling diesel emissions in an underground mine: Isolated zone study at Stillwater Mining Company’s Nye Mine. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/9387 [24]

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MOECRL-R-004. 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 [25]

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MOECRL-R-005. Bugarski, et al. (2010). Aerosols emitted in underground mine air by diesel engine fueled with biodiesel. Link: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/227178 [26]

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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]