Protective Garments for Mining

DuPont is focused on providing innovative protection solutions and expert technical support tailored to meet the needs of workers in the mining industry.

The mining workplace presents multiple hazards, including chemical permeation risks, heat stress, mechanical hazards, dust, and visibility issues. Workers may be exposed to heavy metals (e.g. mercury, lead, uranium), processing chemicals (e.g. cyanide, sodium hydroxide, nitric acid), hazardous dust and fibres (e.g. silica, asbestos, spodumene, diesel particulate matter), and hazardous gases (e.g. methane, chlorine gas, explosive vapors). This combination of hazards must be addressed when selecting personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide both wearability, and protection that is compliant with the ISO EN standards. As a result, PPE selection must balance protection, comfort, and durability, especially in harsh mining environments with extreme temperatures and humidity.

CE-certified and quality-backed PPE solutions aren’t just about compliance—they deliver peace of mind. When every shift could mean life or death, proven PPE performance becomes the frontline defence against uncertainty and liability.

Heat stress is a major hazard in mining, especially in hot climates. Breathable, ergonomic chemical protective clothing, with effective protection is an essential safety measure. When PPE is both comfortable and meets rigorous protection requirements, compliance rates increase, and worker well-being improves.

Advantages of DuPont Protective Garments

DuPont garments are trusted by major mining companies to provide safe, smart, and comfortable protection during various applications such as ore processing, chemical handling, maintenance, and underground operations.

DuPont™ Tyvek® garments offer all-in-one performance by providing exceptional protection, durability, and comfort, making them a premier choice for PPE in mining. Designed to endure the demands of environments where garments are subject to frequent and intense use, Tyvek® provides protection against chemical splashes, hazardous particles, and dust.

DuPont™ Tychem® garments are designed to provide protection against a wide range of chemical hazards, including strong chemical permeation resistance against hazardous liquids, such as corrosives, solvents, cyanide, and toxic particulates. Tychem® garments are used for jet spray protection in a variety of demanding industrial environments.

For assistance in selecting your right model and identifying a most suitable solution, you can also use the DuPont™ SafeSPEC^™ , or you can contact us.

Superior protection & compliance 

PPE that lacks robust certification or proven quality can expose workers and companies to unnecessary risk, liability, and reputational damage. Adopting CE-certified, quality-backed PPE transforms safety from a regulatory checkbox into genuine peace of mind.

Tyvek^® fabric offers an exceptional inherent barrier against particles as small as 1 micron. Its protective qualities are built directly into the fabric, so they cannot be compromised by scratches or wear. Tyvek^® combines CE-certified protection against mining-specific hazards, such as chemical splashes, hazardous particles, and anti-static requirements.

Integrated High-Visibility

Accidents involving large mining vehicles—powered haulage—are the leading cause of mining fatalities globally. *

High-visibility (HV) clothing is not just regulatory; it’s a life-saving necessity in low-visibility zones and around autonomous vehicles. Traditional mining safety approaches often separate visibility and chemical/dust protection, but integrated PPE solutions now exist, combining CE-certified chemical and dust protection with high-visibility features in a single garment.

Integrated high-visibility features—including retroreflective tapes, and bio-motion taping—are engineered into DuPont™ Tvvek® 500 HV garments, offering compliance and helping to maximize wearer visibility in low-light, dusty, or high-traffic environments. This integration simplifies compliance and drives adoption, helping reduce vehicle-related fatalities.

*ICMM Safety Performance Report

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