Enhancing Occupational Safety in Mining: Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Integrated Toxic Gas Detection Wearable

In the inherently hazardous mining industry, the rapid detection of toxic gases such as methane and carbon monoxide is crucial to prevent lethal exposures and enhance worker safety. Traditional gas detection methods, while foundational, often suffer from delayed response times and limited mobility, which can lead to critical lapses in safety during emergency situations (Smith, et al. [1,2]). This study introduces an innovative wearable device equipped with state-of-the-art sensors designed to monitor both environmental toxins and physiological responses in real-time, addressing the shortcomings of existing technologies.