The automation in the mining industry by adopting Internet of Things (IoT) technology is
great potential to improve safety and efficiency. The mining industry is recognized globally …

The link between occupational respiratory diseases (ORD) and exposure to harmful factors
that are present in the workplace has been well shown. Factors such as physical activity …

The mining industry is known for valuable minerals all over the world and the way to get
minerals is by mining below the surface. The production, productivity, and safety of …

Purpose. The prevalence and severity of respiratory disorders are very high among coal
miners as continuous exposure of workers in such an environment leads to accumulation of …

Accelerating prevalence of coal workers pneumoconiosis is considered as a serious
occupational health problem. This cross-sectional study was designed to determine the …

Coal hauling, loading, and transportation activities impacted the emergence of coal dust
which is harmful to health. The coal dust exposed from coal unloading stations and coal …

World coal production in recent years has reached almost 8 billion tonnes per year. At this
rate, coal and methane gas released from coal are likely to remain a dominant source of …

The implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the mining sector has immense
potential to enhance both safety and efficiency. The mining industry is globally …

During the development of coal mining operations, most underground miners are exposed
to respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS), leading to lung …

Background: Although previous studies have shown that coal dust exposure can lead to
decreased lung function, little is known regarding the prevalence of and risk factors for …