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Mining Feature: Knowing the Facts about Heat Stress in Mining
Keywords: Acclimatization Heat Heat stress
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Man in reflective worker vest wiping sweat off his brow.Heat stress is a real danger in mining.
With the summer here, people are outdoors for plenty of reasons, including work. However, working during warm months in many industries, including construction, road maintenance, and mining—both surface and underground—can pose risks to your health. It is important to remember that exposure to hot weather can lead to heat-related illnesses, such as rashes, cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke, which is often fatal.
To better understand the dangers of extreme heat exposure, review our series of fact sheets about risk factors, hydration, alternating periods of work and rest, what to do to prevent heat stress, and first aid that can help if you or a coworker is struck by heat illness.
See Also
Cause of Floor Self-Heatings in an Underground Coal Mine
Detection and Control of Spontaneous Heating in Coal Mine Pillars-A Case Study
Development of Heat Mitigation Systems for Refuge Alternatives used in Underground Coal Mines
Estimation of Metabolic Heat Input for Refuge Alternative Thermal Testing and Simulation
Heat Stress: Understand Heat Stress Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment
Investigation of Temperature Rise in Mobile Refuge Alternatives
Keeping Cool: Training to Reduce Heat Stress Incidents - 1.0
Predicting Heat Strain in Underground Metal and Nonmetal Miners
Prediction of Human Core Temperature Rise and Moisture Loss in Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines
Technology News 434 - An 'Insulating' Shotcrete for Heat Abatement in Deep Mines
Page last reviewed: August 12, 2020
Page last updated: June 29, 2017
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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