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Sectors with high risk - Mining
Occupational exposure to chemicals in the mining sector continues to pose a major safety and health risk to miners globally. A number of toxic chemicals are commonly used in mining practices, including mercury, cyanide, sulfuric acid and solvents, as well as dangerous explosives. It is estimated that up to 19 million miners are exposed to mercury alone in artisanal and small-scale mining operations, giving an indication of the scale of the problem.
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