The academic paper “Metalliferous Mine Dust: Human Health Impacts and the Potential Determinants of Disease in Mining Communities” explains how dust produced in metal mining areas can seriously affect human health. This dust often contains heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and nickel. When miners breathe in this dust, very small particles go deep into their lungs and can enter the bloodstream. Over time, these metals can cause serious health problems like lung disease, cancer, heart and kidney problems, or damage to the nervous system. For HSE and QHSE professionals, this study clearly shows that miners need strong protection. It is not enough to only improve ventilation or use water to control dust. Workers must also use personal wearable protection to stay safe. This includes respirators or masks (like N95, P100, or powered air-purifying respirators) that block fine dust and toxic metal particles. Protective suits, gloves, and sealed goggles stop the metals from touching the skin or eyes. Smart wearables such as dust-monitoring badges, gas detectors, or helmets with built-in sensors can help workers and supervisors see when air quality becomes dangerous. These devices give real-time information and make it easier to prevent exposure before harm occurs. If miners do not use these wearable protections, the results can be very harmful. Dust with heavy metals can slowly damage their lungs and other organs. Continuous exposure may lead to chronic diseases, breathing problems, and in severe cases, death. Without smart wearable devices, workers may not even notice the danger in the air around them until it is too late. The message from the paper is clear: metalliferous mine dust is a silent but serious threat, and wearing the right protection saves lives. In HSE and QHSE work, promoting the correct use of masks, wearables, and protective equipment is not only a rule—it is a responsibility to protect every worker underground.