Hygienic assessment of working conditions and occupational incidence among mining workers in the Arctic zone of the Norilsk industrial area
Journal: Health Risk Analysis
Year: 2023

The development of the Arctic zone as a strategic resource base and its rational use aimed at the economic growth acceleration is a key interest of the Russian Federation in this region. The occupational environment in mining industry is associated with unique working conditions. Underground mining makes workers’ health protection the most significant task. The aim of this study was to perform hygienic assessment of working conditions, occupational incidence and occupational health risks for wor