Atmospheric Monitoring and Fire Prevention Electronic System for Mining Workers

Mining is one of the deadliest industries in the world. In some countries, many miners face problems with health issues and safety risks and are left to fend for themselves in the event of injury without assistance. Coal miners are exposed to coal dust and toxic materials such as mercury, arsenic, a...

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Main Authors: Ranjan, S., Kumar, Neelam Sanjeev, Chandrasekaran, Gokul, Sowmiya, K., Varalakshmi, K., Priyadarshi, Neeraj, Bhaskar, M. S., Kumar, Niraj
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Arduino Uno
Ear
Methane intoxication
Occupational deaths
Rocks
Safety hazards
Skin
Temperature measurement
Temperature sensors
Vibrations
Wearable computers
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Summary:Mining is one of the deadliest industries in the world. In some countries, many miners face problems with health issues and safety risks and are left to fend for themselves in the event of injury without assistance. Coal miners are exposed to coal dust and toxic materials such as mercury, arsenic, and lead, which are released during the process of mining. Toxic materials have ionizing radiation, thereby damaging the genetic material (DNA). Finally, the workers are affected by various diseases such as respiratory diseases, skin diseases, and genetic disorders. Work-related deaths are commonly caused by rock falls, fires, explosions, methane poisoning, and drilling. So this methodology provides an effective solution for monitoring the environment, and the main goal of this system is to relieve workers from an unhealthy lifestyle. This system proposes a wearable ear muff that prevents hazardous noise from coming from the process of mining. The system is developed with a vibration sensor. Whenever the vibration exceeds the limit, a relay alert is sent through an ear muff with the help of audio playback. To prevent the inhalation of toxic gases, a mask is used, which is made up of several layers and attached to a fan that acts as a filter for dust particles. This methodology also prevents fire accidents by means of a smoke sensor, which gives an alert through a buzzer when it exceeds the limit. Various parameters can be detected by using humidity, temperature, and oxygen sensors, which will be displayed on the LCD in order to ensure the healthy life of workers.
ISSN:2687-7767
DOI:10.1109/UPCON56432.2022.9986449