Table 3 Personal protective equipment use among miners
From: Injury rate and risk factors among small-scale gold miners in Ghana
Type of personal protective equipment | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Thermal protective coat (flame retardant coat) | 7 | 1.4 |
Thermal protective pants (flame retardant coat) | 4 | 0.8 |
Hand gloves | 134 | 27.1 |
Helmet | 26 | 5.3 |
Hood | 7 | 1.4 |
Eye protection (safety glasses) | 21 | 4.3 |
Eye protection (face shield) | 11 | 2.2 |
Work boots (steel toe, heat resistant, chemical resistant) | 178 | 36.0 |
Reflective vest | 6 | 1.2 |
Ear protectors (ear muff and ear plug) | 10 | 2.0 |