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Respiratory protection in the mining industry

N L Turner1, T K Hodous

  • 1Division of Safety Research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Occupational Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Occupational physicians must understand respirator effects and proper use in mining. This review offers guidelines for assessing worker fitness for respirator use, especially for those with existing health conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Mining Safety
  • Respiratory Health

Background:

  • Respirator use in the mining industry is critical for worker protection.
  • Limited research exists on the physiological impacts of respirators on workers with pre-existing health impairments.
  • Understanding potential adverse effects is crucial for occupational health professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review regulations and respirator types relevant to the mining industry.
  • To detail the various physiological effects associated with respirator use.
  • To provide guidelines for occupational physicians to determine worker fitness for respirator use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing regulations and studies on respirator use in mining.
  • Analysis of physiological effects reported in scientific literature.
  • Development of a framework for assessing respirator fitness.

Main Results:

  • Identified key regulations and common respirator types in mining.
  • Documented a range of adverse physiological effects from respirator use.
  • Established criteria for evaluating an individual's suitability for respirator wear.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational physicians need comprehensive knowledge of respirator effects and usage guidelines.
  • Fitness-to-wear assessments are essential for protecting miners' health.
  • Further research is recommended on respirator effects in physiologically impaired workers.

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