The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with health risks that are var-ied and often quite serious, and it is important for miners to protect themselves accordingly. Nevertheless, mining doesn’t have to be unsafe. With the introduction of strict safe-ty legislation and protocol, as well as advances in safety equipment, the industry has seen its fatality rate drop over time. Although the goal of zero harm has not yet been achieved, it remains the standard that mining companies continue to strive towards.
Mainly, the mine workers are exposed to following hazards:
Mining is carried out in mountains and quarry region. The region lacks proper light and hence workers are injured due to falls and accidents.
Mining area is always prone to explosions and hence there is always a chance of fire. The mining workers are injured and sometimes it is fatal due to not proper extinguishing system.
A common health risk that miners face is thermal – or heat – stress. Mining environments are often very hot and humid, which over time can cause thermal stress in workers. Overexposure to heat and humidity can cause the body to become fatigued and distressed. This can result in heat stroke or more serious ongoing health problems.
Dust inhalation or coal dust is one of the most common concerns for miners. The ongoing
inhalation of coal dust can cause what is colloquially known as ‘miner’s lung’ or ‘black lung’.
Miner’s lung is a form of the occupational lung disease group pneumoconiosis. It varies in
severity, but symptoms include shortness of breath and scarring of lung tissue, which can cause
ongoing respiratory issues.
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