If
reports are to be believed, there are approximately 20,000 deaths
globally due to mining. There is no denying the fact that mining as a
profession produces a fair share of deaths. When an employee work in
a risky environment and they don't feel safe and comfortable, they
will focus more on protecting themselves rather than carrying out the
task efficiently. With a proper protective mining gear one can
overcome the risks to a great extent and be more comfortable and
productive Through this article, we'll discuss about the correct
mining work wear to
perform different mining activities smoothly. Mineworkers should
always wear full safety gear clothing such as, helmets, gloves, boots,
protective padding, eye protecting goggles etc., to prevent severe
injuries.
1)
Goggles:- Wearing the
appropriate eyewear. Selecting eye protection according to the work
environment is very important. Kiched-up minute pebbles or metal
pieces with enough pace can cause significant damage.
2)
Full -face helmets:- A full
-face helmet provides the overall protection to the face. According
to the reports, wearing a full-face helmet can reduce the number of
deaths annually as the brain and spine are less affected in case of
any accident.
3)
Gloves:- Mining Gloves should
are specially designed for drilling, cutting and other mining
activities. They are commonly made from leather, kevlar, cordura or
some other combination like carbon fiber or other types of rigid
padding. Some of these mining gloves also provide wrist protection.
4)Jackets:-
Jackets are generally made from
leather, kevlar, ballistic nylon, or other synthetics materials. They
are especially designed to protect elbows, shoulders and spine.
5)
Vest:- Vest are produced using
luminous and retro-reflecting materials, a vest can be worn over
jackets to increase visibility and it becomes more important
especially in adverse dark and wet condition.
6)Earplugs:-
Earplugs are used to protect from hearing damage.
7)Pants:-
Pants are mostly made from the same material as that of jackets but
some prefer denim jeans with kevlar reinforcement. These pants are
specially designed for protecting knees and hips.
8)Boots:-
For mining activities, boots are primarily designed with plastic caps
on the ankles and toe area.
It's
always recommended to wear protective gear to ensure safety.
According to the norms set by the government, these items should be
included in all mining uniforms issued by the
companies. Apart from the aforementioned protective gear, it is
equally important for the mining company to regulate safety conscious
environment.
