We Dig Safety
After a hundred years in this business, it’s safe to say we’re innovators in PPE that protects workers from head to toe. We just dig protecting people, especially miners. We make their protective equipment comfortable to wear even in some dangerous, unwieldy environments.
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Miners remove overburden to extract ore bodies, desired minerals and other valuable resources that lie close to the earth’s surface during above-ground mining processes. As they drill, excavate and operate heavy machinery, miners need PPE to help keep them safe.
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Miners require effective PPE when excavating resources that are considerably below the earth’s surface. Under layers of soil and rock, miners encounter hazards like fumes and rock burst when accessing, processing and hauling ores from underground tunnels and shafts.
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above the neck ppe gear
SuperEight™ suspension offers comfort, adjustability and a wide brim for added protection from falling debris.
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This PPE offers protection against impact, wind, airborne debris, sunlight and glare.
Sealed eyewear with high-performance lenses can keep dust and debris away from miners’ eyes.
Fibre-Metal® E-1 Full Brim Hard Hat
Uvex Tirade™
Uvex Seismic®
hand ppe gear
respiratory ppe
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Help keep miners’ hands safe from sharp materials with abrasion-, puncture- and tear-resistant gloves.
WorkEasy
This mask moves with miners on the job for comfort, flexibility and protection from dust and debris.
7700 Series Half Mask
Latex-free straps stretch and move with miners, providing optimum support in harsh environments.
5500 Series Half Mask
footwear
Liquid-resistant, reinforced leather helps provide protection against oils, minerals, cuts, slippage and abrasions.
Oliver 65 Series 10" Lace-Up Steel Toe
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- Above Neck PPE
- hand PPE
- respiratory ppe
- footwear PPE
When small-scale drilling and sampling are performed to unearth the quantity, quality and location of available ore bodies, miners need to be protected from potential gas exposure, broken materials, heavy rotating machinery and loud equipment noises.
This NIOSH-approved filter can be used with Half or Full Facepiece Masks to filter out airborne contaminants.
N-Series Particulate Filter 7580P100
DC300 Series Molded Cup Respirator
Outstanding respiratory protection from dust and particles is possible with this long-lasting, comfortable solution.
This filter is NIOSH approved for use against organic vapors, ammonia, methylamine, formaldehyde and acid gases.
N-Series Combination Gas and Vapor Cartridge–Defender™ Multi-purpose 75SCP100L
howard leight smartfit®
Attenuate noise from equipment, operations and explosions with these reusable, form-fitting earplugs.
Adjustability, easy-grip ratchet and slots for face shields provide a versatile mining full brim option.
Help keep miners’ heads covered and safe from hazards with this adjustable, snug hard hat.
Help reduce dangerous noise from equipment and explosions with PPE that’s compatible with Honeywell hard hats.
North Zone™ N20 Hard Hat Full Brim
North Zone™ N10 Ratchet
VeriShield™ 100 Series Passive Earmuffs
Heavy-duty gloves help keep miners’ hands in control of machinery and guard against abrasions and impact.
Rig Dog™
Miners can breathe easier with this respiratory PPE that helps filter dust and other particles during operations.
5400 Series Full Facepiece
Help keep dirt, debris and dust from airways with this comfortable air-purifying respirator that reduces fogging.
7600 Series Full Facepiece
Wear this facepiece all day for an effective, fitted barrier against mining contaminants.
RU6500 Full Facepiece
After holes are drilled in an appropriate pattern by rigs, ore excavation requires explosives — often Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil (ANFO) — to break surface materials. Rock spalls, silica dust, extreme noise and dangerous fumes are all hazards faced by miners during this process.
Help ensure use of hearing PPE with convenient dispensers and 400-pair refill bags of single-use or reusable earplugs.
HL400 Corded Earplug Dispenser
Loading fragmented materials for transport requires miners to lift heavy objects and work at great heights. Honeywell PPE can help protect miners during hazardous load and haul conditions, as well as help reduce exposure to loud noises and silica dust.
Help deliver outstanding respiratory protection for mining drivers with this long-lasting, comfortable solution.
North Zone™ N10 Ratchet:
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- fall PPE
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Removing impurities from ore requires crushing, screening and close contact with materials containing fine particulate matter. To protect miners while they work with heavy ores, powerful equipment and sometimes electrically charged devices, PPE should be worn throughout entire shifts.
This belt-mounted solution is adjustable and easy to use for miners needing mobile respiratory PPE.
North® Primair® 700 Series Powered Air Purifying Respirator
These cut-resistant gloves can help miners stay protected as they handle machinery, materials and devices.
CoreShield™
The industry standard for heavy-duty protection, the P2HN is rated for temps up to 370°F (P2A) and up to 500°F (P2HN).
Fibre-Metal® Roughneck Hard Hat
Uvex Livewire®
This sealed eye protection is engineered for extreme conditions and includes an enhanced HydroShield® anti-fog coating.
This harness with built-in trauma relief straps can help protect isolated workers who maintain large equipment.
Miller H700 Industry Comfort Harness
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Stockpile & load out
Once the ore is processed and meets quality requirements, it’s stockpiled and loaded into ore cars for transport to port facilities. At this stage in above-ground mining, miners need PPE that helps protect from falls, poor air quality, heavy machinery and more.
Attenuate noise from equipment, operations and explosions with these reusable, form-fitting 33 NRR earplugs.
Howard Leight Maximum
Uvex livewire®
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Tunnels are critical to the transport of below-ground ores and materials to the surface or to processing facilities within the mine. During tunnel excavation, mining and transport, miners need to be protected from machining noises, falls, dust and fumes.
access & haulage
When extracting, milling and processing raw materials like coal and metals, miners need to wear PPE that helps limit the harmful effects of production operations, including whole-body and hand-arm vibration, noise and exhaust contaminants.
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When excavating tunnels in efforts to access ores and materials, miners drill precise holes and use contained explosives to clear away underground rock. Dangers in this phase include rock burst, toxic gas release and whole-body and hand-arm vibration, facilitating the need for PPE.
This new, ergonomic, lightweight headgear helps protect against dust, gas and chemical working environments.
Primair® 900 Series Headpiece PA921
Webbing flexes to accommodate movement and body contours; available with quick-connect, mating and tongue buckles.
Miller H500 Industry Standard
N-Series Combination Gas and Vapor Cartridge– Defender™ Multi-purpose 75SCP100L
