Question

what are the hazards associated with mining

Answer 1

Heat and thermal stress. Mining and quarrying carry high risks of dehydration and heat or thermal stress, and many mining activities put workers at a high risk of exposure to excessive heat and humidity. ...Industrial deafness. ...Workplace design. ...Whole body vibration. ...Airborne Particulate Hazards.

Answer 2

In terms of occupational disease hazards, the Review focused on airborne hazards such as diesel particulate matter and silica in underground mines and identified opportunities to: raise awareness – among workers and employers - of the importance of controlling risks to health in underground mines.