Key practical points:
• Mine design and construction must meet safety standards before operation.
• The mine owner must provide protective, ventilation, and fire-fighting equipment.
• Workers receive safety training before going underground.
• Workers have the right to refuse dangerous work and to report it.
• Inspections are carried out and violations are penalized severely.
💼 Work permits
Mine Safety Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国矿山安全法 / Mine Safety Law
Enacted: 1992-11-07 ✅ Effective: 1993-05-01
📝 Overview
A law ensuring the safety of mine workers through standards for design, operation, and hazard prevention. It obliges mine owners to provide protection, training, and inspection.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you work in or run mining in China, mine safety is among the most heavily regulated areas due to its danger. A worker's right to refuse dangerous work is guaranteed. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026