Design and Development of Protective Suit for Underground Workers

Technological advancements in extraction techniques have increased the concern for safety in mining. The project described here presents an innovative solution to enhance the safety of mining operations through the development of smart work clothing embedded with an array of sensors. These sensors, including MQ6 gas detectors, pulse oximeters, MPU 6050 motion sensors, and temperature sensors, are integrated into the clothing to continuously monitor hazardous conditions and workers' physical well-being. Data from these sensors is collected and transmitted using NodeMCU ESP32 to a LoRa WAN module, which then sends the information to Firebase, a cloud-based database. This real-time data management system enables quick and efficient monitoring of environmental conditions and worker health. The project also includes a web interface for data visualization and management. By implementing this comprehensive solution, we aim to significantly improve safety and provide timely insights for mining workers and management, ultimately reducing risks associated with mining operations.