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CALIZAYA, Felipe. Prevención de incendios en minas subterráneas. REV. MAMYM [online]. 2025, vol.10, n.1, pp.14-31. ISSN 2519-5352.

ABSTRACT Fires and explosions are the ri skiest hazards in underground mines. Both, if they occur, have high costs in personnel damage, expenses incurred during mitigation, and finally, production and equipment losses. Fires consume oxygen from the air and produce toxic gases, heat and smoke. During a fire, the producís of combustión can be spread with the same rapidity of distribution of the oxygen that sustains our Uves. Fire prevention is the most practical tool for controlling fires. A fire prevention program requires the participation of all workers, supervisors, and employees. It is the manager's responsibility to provide workers with a comprehensive fire prevention and control manual specifying the rules and regulations, duties and obligations of workers, and procedures to facilitate an orderly evacuation of mine personnel. It is the responsibility of each worker to understand safe operating procedures, perform inspections for unsafe conditions and practices, report defects to supervisors, and take care of the health and safety of others. This article presents a summary of the basic requirements for identifying hazards associated with fires and explosions, determining and assessing risks, and establishing corrective measures to reduce or control risks.

Palavras-chave : Fires; explosions; prevention; training; risk control.

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