lung and airway disorders
Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis
Prevention of Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis
Preventive measures begin with eliminating or reducing exposure, such as suppressing coal dust at a work site and using ventilation systems. A properly fitted respirator that filters the air may provide some additional benefit. Doctors usually recommend that coal workers have screening chest x-rays, so that the disease can be detected at a relatively early stage. If the disease is detected, further exposure to coal mining dust should be minimized to limit progression of disease. 