Historically, the mining industry has been very slow at adapting new technologies such as monitoring and trapped miner search systems. Early mine technologies were focused on monitoring equipment, atmosphere, fire and conveyors. Over the last 30 years this approach has drastically changed. Mining injuries and fatalities have decreased dramatically, due in part to tighter Government regulations and standards combined with the increase in communications, safety and monitoring technologies. Mining operators are now regulated more strictly and work actively to improve communications, working conditions and increase safety for their employees on a consistent basis.
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