The Current State of Chinese Coal Mining Dust Hazard and Prevention

Abstract

In order to realize the severity of dust hazard in Chinese underground coal mines, improve the efficiency of dust control and reduce the incidence of pneumoconiosis, the authors counted Chinese occupational disease report in recent years. The production process of dust in the coal mining process is analyzed. The mechanism for the coal dust to harm the human body is identified. The theory and technology research in the field of dust prevention and control of occupational disease hazard are reviewed. The important achievements, China’s laws and regulations for preventing and controlling black lung problems are introduced. The government’s policy, laws and regulations, enterprise management, theory and technology innovation have played important roles for the significant development of China’s mining coal mine dust prevention and control of occupational disease hazards.