Mining | MSA - The Safety Company | France shopMSA PRODUCTS MARKETS APPLICATIONS RESOURCES OUR COMPANY Home / Mining Text Size Print This Page | Share | Mining Mining is a high-risk industry and one of the most challenging when it comes to protecting the health and safety of workers. Whether surface or underground, mining involves working in hazardous conditions and encompasses use of heavy machinery and tools that are potentially dangerous. Working in mines and carrying out mining tasks exposes a worker to risks, such as: Explosions and fires from ignition of methane or coal dust Noise induced hearing loss Respiratory disease caused by mining dusts and fumes Injuries from falling rocks while drilling or crushing Irritation or injury to eyes from dust, dirt or stone/coal particles Falls from heights during normal operation or maintenance Mobile equipment accidents and more. Mine rescue teams with long duration air requirements MSA‘s expertise in miners’ protection is visible throughout its wide range of specific safety solutions. MSA products meet local and international standards and are designed to ensure the highest safety requirements. Our goal is to make the mining workplace better and safer. Portable Gas Detection Respiratory Protection Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus Self Rescuers Head Protection Fall Protection Gas Detector Half Face Mask Self Rescuer Helmet Fall Protection 4 hour Breathing Apparatus BROCHURE MSA Safety Solutions for Mining Activities click here ADVERTISEMENT MSA Safety Solutions for Mining click here XCell Sensor Solutions for Mining click here ONLINE PORTAL Visit us on mining-technology.com WHITE PAPERS Protecting your head in mines Escaping from a mine – how to extract yourself from an unforeseen situation? FAQ: How to choose the right respiratory protection for mining applications ALTAIR range of multigas detector solutions for mining applications Can training with the AirElite be more realistic? VIDEOS / SIMULATORS Simulator: MSA Portable Gas Detectors Video: ALTAIR 2X Robustness Video: ALTAIR 4X Robustness Connect About Us Events Locations News Room Press Releases Terms of use Newsletter Archive Investor Relations Investor Relations Switch Region Current Selection: Europe Browse Careers Careers Contact Contact Us Sales Contact Press Inquiry Newsletter Subscription Customer Support Product Registration Conditions of Sale © 2016 MSA