In every aspect of mining, the slogan “safety first” springs immediately to mind. That’s why companies take steps to have the most cost effective but state of the art safety equipment possible in every area of the mines. From rebreathers to fire safety equipment, making sure that every area and every level of the mine is well stocked is the first order of business.

Fire Safety equipment is an absolute necessity when working in the mining industry. Each level must have equipment available to suppress fires in the mine that can be devastating or deadly in an enclosed environment. Hoses, foam and other fire suppression gear should be placed strategically to allow easy access to it by everyone. Every mining employee must be taught to operate the fire suppression equipment and when it should be used.

In mining, protective gear is as necessary to the job at hand as it is in other heavy equipment prone areas. Visible clothing and hard hats are a necessity. Paying more for them than you need to is not. Kevcor offers quality safety clothing and gear at cost effective pricing.

Safety signage is also a component of mine safety. Hazardous areas should be accurately tagged so that visitors to the mine or workers know which areas are the areas that should be avoided or entered cautiously to assure their own safety and that of the other workers.

The proper mine safety equipment is not only the right thing to do and the right way to do business, it is mandated by the law. Companies need to take steps to be in compliance with the hazardous materials handling and the safety training laws by arranging proper equipment and gear.
At Kevcor, we know safety. It’s our goal to ensure that you have all that you need to promote and ensure mine safety and proper mining equipment. Kevcor also offers safety training classes by arrangement.