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@article{171137,
        author = {Puja Kumari and Dr Harmeet Kaur},
        title = {Systematic Literature Review on Occupational Health and Safety Concerns of Coal Miners in Bermo Region, Coal India Ltd, Jharkhand},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2031-2038},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171137},
        abstract = {Occupational health and safety are all about workers' safety, health and well-being while they work in the organization. The mining sector in India is regarded as a hazardous occupation due to its dangerous nature and working conditions, which frequently result in deadly accidents. The study aimed to systematic literature review of existing studies on occupational health and safety concerns of coal miners in the Bermo region, operated by Coal India Ltd in Jharkhand, India, and how effective have safety measures been in addressing these concerns. The Web of Science, PubMed, Science Direct, Science Hub, and Google Scholar were consulted for this systematic review to search data. The paper went through a wide range of systematic literature reviews from 2010 to 2024 to highlight these issues.
The extensive search was conducted across multiple databases, organisational reports and citation networks. Following PRISMA guidelines, 150 records were initially identified from the database, registers, and other sources. After removing 60 duplicate and irrelevant record, 90 unique studies were screened. Out of these 40 reports were sought for full-text retrieval, and 20 studied were included in the final review.
Despite various development in mining technology, even with new tools and safety protocols, miners still deal with health problems. These include long-lasting respiratory issues like pneumoconiosis, hearing loss from noise, and musculoskeletal disorders.
The analysis highlights recurring themes across the literature, including insufficient safety training, poor ventilation system and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE). The study also highlights how important it is to boost safety measures and training programs by examining these risk factors. This systematic literature review recommends implementing regular and comprehensive checkups, better ventilation systems, and protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate the risks. Despite existing measures implemented by regulatory bodies and Coal India Ltd, significant gaps remain in mitigating occupational hazards. The review suggests the need for more proactive safety interventions, improved miner education, and stricter enforcement of safety standards.},
        keywords = {coal mining occupational hazards, occupational health coal miners, Bermo region coal mining, coal miners safety India, respiratory issues coal miners.},
        month = {December},
        }