Systematic Literature Review on Occupational Health and Safety Concerns of Coal Miners in Bermo Region, Coal India Ltd, Jharkhand

Abstract - Occupational health and safety are all about
workers' safety, health and well-being while they work
in the organization. The mining sector in India is
regarded as a hazardous occupation due to its dangerous
nature and working conditions, which frequently result
in deadly accidents. The study aimed to systematic
literature review of existing studies on occupational
health and safety concerns of coal miners in the Bermo
region, operated by Coal India Ltd in Jharkhand, India,
and how effective have safety measures been in
addressing these concerns. The Web of Science,
PubMed, Science Direct, Science Hub, and Google
Scholar were consulted for this systematic review to
search data. The paper went through a wide range of
systematic literature reviews from 2010 to 2024 to
highlight these issues.
The extensive search was conducted across multiple
databases, organisational reports and citation networks.
Following PRISMA guidelines, 150 records were initially
identified from the database, registers, and other
sources. After removing 60 duplicate and irrelevant
record, 90 unique studies were screened. Out of these 40
reports were sought for full-text retrieval, and 20 studied
were included in the final review.
Despite various development in mining technology, even
with new tools and safety protocols, miners still deal with
health problems. These include long-lasting respiratory
issues like pneumoconiosis, hearing loss from noise, and
musculoskeletal disorders.he analysis highlights recurring themes across the
literature, including insufficient safety training, poor
ventilation system and lack of personal protective
equipment (PPE). The study also highlights how
important it is to boost safety measures and training
programs by examining these risk factors. This
systematic literature review recommends implementing
regular and comprehensive checkups, better ventilation
systems, and protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate the
risks. Despite existing measures implemented by
regulatory bodies and Coal India Ltd, significant gaps
remain in mitigating occupational hazards. The review
suggests the need for more proactive safety nterventions, improved miner education, and stricter
enforcement of safety standards.
Keywords - coal mining occupational hazards,
occupational health coal miners, Bermo region coal
mining, coal miners safety India, respiratory issues coal
miners.