Citation :

V. Pandiyan , S. Rakesh, 2026. "Coal Mine Worker Safety Gloves" ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology (ESP-IJAST)  Volume 4, Issue 1: 60-68.

Abstract :

Coal mining ranks among the most dangerous job, with workers operating in underground conditions replete with toxic gases, higher-than-average temperatures, heavy machinery and unstable working environments. Workers are routinely exposed to dangers such as methane leaks, carbon-monoxide poisoning, explosions and sudden building collapses. To keep miners safe, smart mines need to continuously track environmental factors and monitor worker health condition. This paper focuses on the design and implementation of Smart Coal Mine Worker Safety Gloves, which are a wearable safety device capable of providing real-time hazard detection as well as emergency communication. The glove, which features sensors that detect harmful gases like methane and carbon monoxide, temperature swings as well as erratic hand movements. Gained data is processed by microcontroller and if unsafe condition detected then the worker will be immediately warned using vibrations and buzzer notification. Plus, the glove includes a panic button that allows workers to trigger an immediate distress signal by means of wireless communication modules sent to a control room or supervisor. Made interaction for rugged underground conditions, HDT's Underground System is "Light-Weight. The project aims to enhance occupational safety and emergency response efficiency in coal mining industry across varioushows by adopting the concept of integrated solution mobile workforce management through sensor technology, embedded system and also wireless communication technology. Our proposed glove is an effective, cost-efficient, and user-friendly solution for monitoring work-related hazards that would help improve the industry safety standards in the mine.

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Keywords :

Smart Safety Glove, Coal Mine Monitoring, Edge AI Processing, Reinforcement Learnin, Hazard Detection System.