Dust control handbook for industrial minerals mining and processing. Second edition.

Abstract

The following individuals are acknowledged for their content contributions to specific chapters of the second edition of this handbook.

Airborne dust pollution due to mechanised scaling in underground metalliferous mine cross-cut drive under buoyancy-driven airflow

“…The wet spraying method of dust control for airborne dust suppression and prevention is typical in mines as it is a simple and effective means to prevent the dust generated at the source from becoming airborne. The efficiency of wet sprays depends on many factors in underground mines (Cecala et al 2019). Retrofitting of wet sprayer nozzle near the scaler's hammer may be explored to prevent and suppress the scaled dust.…”

“…Numerous studies have been conducted on airborne dust issues in mines by researchers. Those studies include health impacts due to dust exposure, generation, dispersion, characterisation and control of airborne dust in mines (Huertas et al 2012; Patra et al 2016; Cecala et al 2019). However, studies on dust issues in FMUMM, which adopt mechanisation in explosive charging, and rock scaling, are limited (Chekan et al 2001; Chubb and Cauda 2017).…”

Dust pollution hazard and harmful airborne dust exposure assessment for remote LHD operator in underground lead–zinc ore mine open stope

“…LHDs have environmentally protected cabins for protecting the operator from dust and heat. However, the environment inside the cabin depends on many parameters that include design and operational factors (Cecala et al, 2019). LHDs are commonly operated in unsupported areas in underground metalliferous mines using line-of-sight remote control (i.e., the operator operates the machine under his direct eyesight using remote) to enhance the operator safety and productivity (Schunnesson et al, 2001).…”