The Davy Lamp is a safety lamp invented by Sir Humphry Davy in 1815. It was designed for use in coal mines to provide light while minimizing the risk of igniting flammable gases, such as methane. The lamp features a mesh screen that prevents flames from escaping, allowing it to burn safely in hazardous environments. This innovative device significantly improved miner safety and became widely adopted in the mining industry. The Davy Lamp is often associated with the history of mining and is considered a crucial advancement in the field of mining safety, influencing later designs of safety lamps.