This document outlines several occupational health and safety hazards miners may face and proposes solutions. It discusses coal dust which can cause black lung disease, noise that can damage hearing, whole body vibration linking to musculoskeletal disorders, UV exposure risking skin cancer and eye damage, thermal stress causing fatigue, chemical hazards potentially leading to burns and poisoning, and emphasizes training on spill response and hygiene plans. Solutions proposed include dust control systems, hearing and respiratory protection, engineering noise controls, minimizing transport, road repairs, shade structures, protective clothing, temperature regulation, chemical storage, and regular machine maintenance.

1. All we
need to
know

2. Coal
Dust
• Miner’s Lungs
• Black Lungs
Solution
Dust Control
Systems
Respiratory
Protection

3. Noise
• Tinnitus (ringing in the
ears)
• Sleep Disturbances
• Concentration Problems
• Permanent Hearing Loss
Solution
Engineering
Controls
Personal
Hearing
Protection
Regular
maintenance
of machines

4. Whole
body
vibration
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Reproductive damage in
Females
• Vision Impairment
• Digestive Problems
• Cardiovascular Changes
Solution
Minimising the
transport of
goods or
materials
Filling in
potholes on
unmade roads

5. UV
Exposure
• Skin Cancer
• Damage to your eyes
• Dehydration,
Headaches and Nausea
Solution
Providing
natural or
artificial
shade
Appropriate
protective
clothing, and
applying
sunscreen
Job
Rotation

6. Thermal
Stress
• Fatigue and
Distress
Solution
Temperature
Control
Personal
Protective
Equipment

7. Chemical
Hazards
• Chemical Burns,
Respiratory
Problems and
Poisoning
Solution
Temperature
Control
Storage

8. Thorough training and
drills should be
conducted regarding
the company’s spill
response plans and
chemical hygiene plans

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