DRI Scientists Work to Protect Miner Health and Safety Across Nevada

DRI Scientists Work to Protect Miner Health and Safety Across Nevada

To help protect miners and assist mine managers in reducing hazardous exposures, DRI scientists Xiaoliang Wang, Judy Chow, and John Watson are conducting free trainings to raise awareness about health risks and effective protection methods. Data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) show that as much as 27% of miners are overexposed to air contaminants. The key to reducing these health risks is raising awareness, taking precautio…

Safety and health at work: a fundamental right for all workers - Better Work

In 2022, the International Labour Organization (ILO) declared a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work for all workers. As Better Work supports factories to respect, promote and realize this new fundamental right, we consider one story that exemplifies the importance of ensuring safety and health at work. One worker’s story In June 2023, Suly, a 40-year-old garment worker from Takeo province, Cambodia, …