MINING DISEASES: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISKS, DETECTION, AND PREVENTION IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
Keywords:
Mining diseases; Occupational health hazards; Silicosis; Pneumoconiosis; Noise induced hearing loss; Dust exposure; Disease prevention; Mining policiesAbstract
Mining plays a vital role in industrial growth and economic development, but it also poses serioushealth risks to workers. This project, titled “Mining Diseases,” examines major occupationalillnesses caused by long-term exposure to dust, gases, and harmful particles in mines. Key diseases studied include silicosis,
References
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. “Statistical Reports on Mine Accidents and Occupational Diseases.” https://dgms.gov.in


