Modern Mining August 2018

Occupational

Health & Safety -

Generations of miners have suffered from silicosis as a consequence of their profession. Nowadays, preventive regulations are used more frequently to protect miners from irreparable damage to their health. Occupational exposure limits are constantly being lowered and gas monitoring and breathing protection programs are being set up more often. A great deal has also changed in the area of mine safety: Today for example, fires and explosions can be prevented by effective thermal monitoring and explosion protection systems.