1376147 - Assessment of Effectiveness of Disaster Preparedness Training for Construction Workers in Mining Industry

Thousands of geological and mining workers are exposed to toxic mine gases, chemical discharges, adverse climatic and environmental conditions, and other dangers during the construction of coal mining projects. When establishing systems for transporting mined materials to processing plants and monitoring activities, it is crucial to educate workers to prepare them for future disasters and help them avoid potential dangers. It has been demonstrated that health and safety training programs enable participants to recognize hazards in the workplace, but their efficacy has to be determined. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of developed materials that can be used to improve geological and mining employees' awareness of the occupational hazards they encounter in mining operations and ways to prevent or eliminate these hazards. Several geological and mining employees working in Texas were trained, and their knowledge was assessed before and after the training using a standard questionnaire containing eight questions relevant to the training's subject matter. The responses were quantitatively examined, and the results revealed a substantial increase in the participants' knowledge after the training. The outcomes of this study will guide construction companies and policymakers in enacting safety procedures that will improve geological and mining workers’ health and safety.