any miner were to become trapped due to a cave-in, the extraction process can be extremely difficult and hazardous. There is also a risk of having a secondary collapse since the necessary infrastructure to support the new topography would not be in place after an initial collapse. This would result in additional trapped miners and rescue workers. Since miners are trapped in pockets of rock, the risk of an explosion and oxygen deprivation is high. As of 2001, more than 30 million people were employed in the mining industry. Despite that being only 1% of the world's workforce, mining holds over 8% of workplace fatalities. These statistics concerned the ILO, forcing them to hold a convention in order to decrease these statistics. Relevant pre-exiting conventions Before the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, there were numerous other conventions that were slightly relevant to health and safety in the mines such as The Safety and Health in Construction Convention and Recommendation, The Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention and Recommendation, and The Medical Examination of Young Persons (Underground Work) Convention. However, despite the many conventions that were relevant, there were not enough laws and conditions specifically laid out for miner's health and safety. Therefore, the Safety and Health in Mines Convention was created. The Convention The document consists of 24 articles contained within 5 parts, preceded by a preamble. Preamble: Recognizes the dangerous conditions in the world's mines, and notes multiple conventions that contain relevant laws in context with miners health and safety. Part 1: Definitions. One article states a clear definition for the terms mine and employer. Part 2: Scope and Means of Application. Four articles lay out who is responsible for upholding the Convention in ratifying countries. Part 3: Preventative and Protective Measures At The Mine. This is divided into three sections, discussing the employers and workers duty to safety and health in mines. Section A: Responsibilities of Employers. Seven articles state what the employer must do to minimize hazards and what to do in the event of one. Section B: Rights And Duties of Workers and Their Representatives. Two articles discuss workers rights and their duty to comply with safety regulations. Section C: Cooperation. One article states the responsibility that miners and their employers have to work together to achieve health and safety in mines. Part 4: Implementation. One article discusses the government's requirement to provide inspection services