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However, coal dust is hazardous to workers if it is suspended in air outside the controlled environment of grinding and combustion equipment. It poses the acute hazard of forming an explosive mixture in air and the chronic hazard of causing pulmonary illness in people who inhale excessive quantities of it.
1 lip 2024 · Coal dust is a fugitive and combustible pollutant leading to risks of both explosion and air pollution. Dust explosions are one of the most serious potential disasters in coal mining operations. A substantial literature on coal mine safety covers issues related to the origin, distribution, and transport of coal dust.
1 lis 2020 · Coal dust is one of the main sources of health hazard for the coal workers. Exposure of coal dusts can be prevented through administrative controls and engineering controls. Ineffective control of coal dust exposure can harm coal workers' health.
Exposure to coal mine dust causes various pulmonary diseases, including coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
20 kwi 2024 · Control of dust in underground coal mines is critical for mitigating both safety and health hazards. For decades, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has led research to evaluate the effectiveness of various dust control technologies in coal mines.
1 wrz 2024 · Coal mining activities contribute significantly to the emission of respirable dust particles which serves as a critical occupational hazard for miners by contributing to respiratory infections and other health issues.
7 wrz 2023 · Exposure to particulate matter, heavy metals, and other harmful pollutants from coal-related activities can result in respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even long-term chronic health conditions.
