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Coal Dust: Inhaling coal dust is one of the most common concerns for miners. Ongoing inhalation of coal dust can lead to ‘black lungs’. Even though measures to prevent black lung have been legally enforced for many years now, but there are few cases that keeps coming up every now and then. Wearing a protective mining work wearcan minimize the risk of inhaling coal dust to a certain extent.
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Thermal Stress: Thermal risk is the most common health risk a miner comes across. Mining environments are very humid and hot which over time can cause thermal stress for miners and other workers. Overexposure of these can lead to fatigue and distressed in the body which can in future cause a heat stroke or serious health problems.
However, mining doesn’t have to be unsafe. With the introduction of strict protocol, safety legislation and use of safety equipment in the industry the fatality rate has dropped over time. Although the goal of zero harm in the mining industry is yet to be achieved. The set standard in the mining company continue to strive towards it. Understanding and being aware of your environment is the first step to preventing illness or injury in the mining industry. Many other risky health issues can be avoided and minimized by wearing the right uniforms.
