Gas and mining

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    Gas detection – the power of smart safety systems

    Gas detectors are a crucial tool for ensuring the safety of hazardous plants and processes, and developments in smart and connected technology now mean the equipment can more efficiently and quickly raise the alarm in the event of elevated gas levels or leaks, allowing immediate action to be taken to protect life and equipment.

    By Megan Hine, Dräger Safety on 29 June 2026

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    Mining in India is fraught with danger

    India’s mining industry has a poor health and safety record, despite many of the mines being owned by the union and state governments. However, trade unions warn that plans to privatise mines could further erode safety standards, putting workers’ lives at even greater risk.

    By Orchie Bandyopadhyay on 07 September 2021

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