Investigating advanced technologies to enhance worker safety in hazardous mining environments: A Review

The mining industry represents a critical and high-risk engineering field characterized by complex occupational health and safety challenges. With the advancement of technology, various approaches can be explored to help reduce the risk encountered by workers in this area. The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Advanced Sensors, and Virtual Reality is gradually reshaping safety in mining operations by offering a more efficient approach to identifying and mitigating risks. This paper reviews unique research and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Advanced Sensors, and Virtual Reality to address safety issues in the mining sector. The mining industry is undergoing a technological revolution driven by AI, IoT, advanced sensors, and VR, aimed at dramatically improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. These innovative technologies promise to transform traditional risk management by shifting from human-centric to intelligent, predictive system architectures.