Mining operations are inherently associated with dust generation, which is detrimental to cleaner production in mines. Exposure to airborne respirable dust causes serious health hazards to the miners. This paper critically reviews the different dust generating sources in fully mechanised underground metalliferous mines (FMUMM). Moreover, it discusses the classification, characteristics, health impacts, and legislative guidelines of dust in underground metalliferous mines. The monitoring, mitigation, and control measures of airborne respirable dust in major mining operations for cleaner production in FMUMM, have also been discussed in detail. In addition, the generation and health issues concerning microscopic particulates, such as diesel particulate matter and radon progeny associated with dust particles in FMUMM have been elucidated. This article also discusses the recent research activities, identifies the gap areas and suggests the scope for future research on this important topic for improving the workplace environment and protecting health and safety of the miners in FMUMM. This comprehensive review encompassing various issues concerning airborne respirable dust in FMUMM can serve as a first-hand reference material for the academicians, researchers, and practising mine environmentalists.

采矿作业与产生粉尘有内在的联系，这对矿井的清洁生产有害。暴露于空气中的可吸入粉尘会对矿工造成严重的健康危害。这篇论文批判性地回顾了全机械化地下含金属矿山（FMUMM）中不同的粉尘产生源。此外，它还讨论了地下含金属矿山中粉尘的分类，特征，对健康的影响以及立法指南。在FMUMM的主要采矿作业中，为清洁生产而对空气中可吸入粉尘的监测，缓解和控制措施也进行了详细讨论。另外，已经阐明了与微观颗粒有关的产生和健康问题，例如与FMUMM中的尘埃颗粒相关的柴油颗粒物和ra子代。本文还讨论了最近的研究活动，确定了差距领域，并提出了关于这一重要主题的未来研究范围，以改善FMUMM中的工作场所环境并保护矿工的健康和安全。这份涵盖FMUMM中与空气中可吸入粉尘有关的各种问题的综合综述，可以作为院士，研究人员和实践矿山环境保护主义者的第一手参考材料。