Mining Magazine July 2017 | Page 26

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IMPROVEMENTS IN MINER SAFETY GEAR

In addition to overall site safety , modern approaches to mining worker safety also take into account the quality of each job day and the impact of repetitive stress injuries . SmartCap , a sensor-rigged PPE helmet , continually monitors common signs of fatigue and measures alertness to cut down on distractionrelated incidents . Centennial Coal has also introduced a special mining-specific boot this year , offering the sole stability , ankle support and waterproof design needed to protect worker ’ s overall health while on the job .
26 July 2017