Health Effects of Dust Exposure on the Respiratory Function of Miners

This book was written to guide the Mining Industry as far as safety and occupational health is concerned. It examined the health effects of the most exposed substance, dust, to underground gold mine workers in the South African Gold Mining Industry. The effect(s) this mostly silica-contained dust particles has on the respiratory function of the underground gold miners; and the prevalence of other respiratory/pulmonary diseases in comparism with non-miners was equally examined and reported. This book has information that could help, guide, and inform both the employees and employers in the gold mining industry. Since gold has remained a global priced and valued commodity,,; the essence of this book cannot be over-emphasized.