Introduction Workers in the quarry industries are exposed to hazards resulting from the inhalation of air borne particulates. The study determined the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and ...
Hence, this study has investigated the social and environmental impact and health-related problems experienced by residents living nearby the quarry sites. The study has utilized concurrent mixed ...
Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been conducted …
Results of the health survey show that 65.5 % of the workers surveyed were affected by breathing problems (like tuberculosis, silicosis, asthma), 19 % were affected by eye problems and 13.8 %...
The exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in granite dust presents significant health hazards to quarry workers and nearby communities, including silicosis and various respiratory ailments. This study evaluates the efficacy of various pollution control measures implemented in granite quarries. It aimed to provide a comprehensive critical …
the impact of granite quarrying on the health of workers, established that, 26% of the workers suffered predominantly from cough, 20% from catarrh and 15%
The present paper monitored levels of suspended particulate matters in the ambient air in and around selected quarries and analyzed the prevalent health problems suffered by nearby residents and quarry workers. It also assessed the residents' awareness of the negative implications of living in close proximity to quarry sites. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) …
Quarrying activities in the area were perceived to have both positive and negative impacts on the livelihood of people and the environment. Some of the most serious …
Forms of Informality among Stone Quarry Workers in the Central Region of Ghana 150 Profile of Quarry Workers in the Selected Quarries in the Central Region 158 Perceived Drivers of Informality among Stone Quarry Workers 162 Chapter Summary 169 CHAPTER SEVEN: INFLUENCES OF EXISTING WORKING CONDITIONS ON ORGANISING AMONG …
Major activities that are part of sandstone processing and the waste generated are shown in a flowchart in Fig. 5.3. During sandstone processing, 50–90% of the excavated sandstone is wasted in the form of scrap stone, slurry and stone dust. After excavation and cutting, sandstone is sent to the …
The results show that the negative effects of the quarry on the environment have always worried the local people. The company's disrespect for the community and ignorance of the laws governing quarry activities is the root of the ethical dilemma. ... and the health and safety of the workers and residents of the quarries such as landscape ...
Rock quarry provides needed materials used in the road and building construction thus has significant impact on the economy. The aim of this investigation is to look into the socio-economics and ...
Chronic exposure to dust due to stone quarrying may increase the risk of respiratory problems and impaired lung function-cigarette smokers are at higher risk. BACKGROUND Respiratory problem is one of the major health hazards in dust-exposed workers; it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. OBJECTIVE To …
3. Results In this study a total of 120 (75 quarry workers and 45 non-quarry workers) participants were enrolled, with a median age of 35 (interquartile range: 20) years. Quarry workers matched in terms of age, gender and socio economic status with that of non-exposed control subjects were selected as shown in Table 1.
The study adopted purposive sampling; a survey of 134 respondents representing 80 quarry workers, 40 quarry owners, 10 EIA Experts, 3 NEMA staff and 1 County geologist were sampled purposively. ... Other dimensions of the impact such as health which do not form part of the focus of the study cannot however be ignored. As cities grow in size ...
Exposure to dust due to stone quarrying can cause severe respiratory ailments. Besides lung problems, research shows that exposure to quarry dust may also increase the risk of health problems affecting the heart, liver, kidney, central nervous system, and other organs.
The knowledge of the manual quarry workers about the health implications of their work was also assessed. ... The aim of this investigation is to look into the socio-economics and health impact of ...
environmental and health effects; it has adverse . impacts on the natural environment, society . and cultural heritage, and the health and safety ... The target population were quarry workers, the ...
Douglas, D. (1996). Health effects of Acid Aerosols on North America Children: Respiratory symptom. Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 104, No. 5 P 503. ... Health problems diagnosed among Quarry workers Health problem First Second Third Fourth Fifth Overall Percent Cough 4 4 4 7 7 26 26.0 Acute malaria 4 3 7 4 3 21 21.0 Catarrh 2 3 5 5 5 ...
2. To assess among quarry workers their level of health hazards and injuries they are exposed to on the job. 3. To know the level of compliance with the use of safety protective devices on the job by quarry workers when they are available. 4. To study the patterns of injuries and health hazards among quarry workers. 5.
environmental impact of quarry operations, policymakers and stakeholders such as the quarry industry management, quarry workers, regulators and residents can formulate informed strategies to mitigate the challenges associated with quarry-ing while ensuring the well-being of both the community and the environment. Method of Study Study area
Douglas, D. (1996). Health effects of Acid Aerosols on North America Children: Respiratory symptom. Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 104, No. 5 P 503. ... Health problems diagnosed among Quarry workers Health problem First …
This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites and compared them with those who live far from the quarry sites. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 79 exposed participants, who lived less than 500 m away from the quarry sites, and 79 control participants who lived ...
Introduction: Impact of heat on health of workers goes unrecognized by the virtue of the indispensable fact that every individual has varied perception and tolerance capacity.
Rock quarry provides needed materials used in the road and building construction thus has significant impact on the economy. The aim of this investigation is to look into the socio-economics and health impact of the quarry sites on the surrounding locations in Ogun State. Two hundred copies of structured questionnaire were administered to elicit socio-economic, …
It has been observed that silica dust particles negatively impact the health of stone quarry workers which usually manifest as respiratory difficulties, asthma-like illnesses and other ...
The data collected from hospital records of quarry workers portrayed their health profile while the prevalent health problems of the nearby residents were elicited from a questionnaire survey ...
[26] While health effects and conditions are reported from mine workers around the world, it is imperative to identify the existing health problems among current mine workers as well as ex-mine ...
About 94 % of the workers were not aware of the effects of working in the stone quarry industry. About 62% of the workers were addicted to either tobacco or alcohol. About 57% of the workers had some or the other health related problems.35% of the workers had abnormal (PFT).
This study brought forth the case of health hazards among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Simple randomized sampling technique was adopted in selection of ...
Respiratory Health of Stone Quarry Workers," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 305 - 313, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110304. ... Irrespective of its ill effects, negligence of protection still persists …
Quarrying activities can not only cause significant impact on health, but also on the environment. For ... In addition, the study investigated the effect of occupational hazards on the cardiovascular and pulmonary health of stone quarry workers as compared to the control group. Several quarries are situated in and around the dwelling places of ...
The study examined the effect of workers' health on production in some selected quarries in Ondo State, Nigeria. It focuses at accessing the state of labour productivity in quarry operation, the ...
To obtain a deeper understanding of the adverse impact on the environment and the quality of life of the people living in the community around the quarry, we explored the …
The principal airborne hazards in the mining industry include several types of particulates, naturally occurring gases, engine exhaust and some chemical vapours; the principal physical hazards are noise, segmental vibration, heat, changes in barometric pressure and ionizing radiation. These occur in varying combinations depending on the mine or quarry, its …
Introduction: The exploitation of quarries is considered a high-risk activity, in which workers are exposed to risks that can influence both their health and their physical integrity.Aims: Was to assess occupational exposure to particles, namely inhalable and respirable particles during working hours in a quarry, and how they affect or can affect the health of …
[6] Following the first evidence of silicosis and TB occurrence among quarry workers in Delhi in 1949, many studies report the occupational health hazards of the quarry workers in India.
It has been observed that silica dust particles negatively impact the health of stone quarry workers which usually manifest as respiratory difficulties, asthma-like illnesses and other adventitious events of the lungs. The study was designed to evaluate the probable immunological impact of silica dust inhalation from stone crushing by workers.
Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites and compared them with those who live far from the quarry sites. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 79 exposed …
Quarrying is a short-term activity with long term effects it comes along with the promises of wealth and jobs but it brings high environmental costs. The main aim of the study was to unearth impacts that quarrying activities has on health of the quarry workers and people living next to the quarries as well as physical environment.