Janaki is currently a farm labourer. She wants to become a miner. Can you explain what changes will occur in her nature of work; employment scenario; health risks etc.

A mine worker performs different kinds of activities as per the requirement of their job. Employment at the mining sites can either be permanent or on contractual basis.

Working inside the mine is a hazardous job as the miner is exposed to various kinds of risks. These include accidents due to falling of the tunnel, flooding of the tunnel, or suffocation due to fire and poisonous gases. Additionally, there is also a risk of catching the dreaded ‘Black lung disease’ via exposure to coal dust.