Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and …
Moreover, 45% of the area residents and 44% of the quarry workers have experienced health problems related to quarrying activities. Nevertheless, there was a significant relationship between quarrying activities and the environmental as well as human health problems in the area (p<0.05). The positive impacts identified are; employment, roads ...
Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk …
Results: Overall, 670 participants were enrolled in the study, with a median age of 37 years. Comparatively, the mean PFT measures were significantly lower in quarry workers …
Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …
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 ...
Cumulative Effect of Quarry Dust on Respiratory Health …
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 …
(PDF) Searching and Cracking: Stone Quarrying
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 ...
Health impacts of industrial mining on surrounding …
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 …
Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the …
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 ...
Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental Ethic …
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 ...
Assessing the Impact of Quarrying as an Environmental Ethic …
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 …
An assessment of the immune status of some stone quarry workers …
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.
Occupational health hazards of stone quarry workers of …
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 ...
Cumulative Effect of Quarry Dust on Respiratory Health …
Conclusions: Early diagnosis with the help of a spirometer and early intervention can be of great importance to quarry workers as our study suggests that obstructive or …
(PDF) Assessment of health status of the stone quarry workers …
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).
Environmental and Health impact of Quarry mining …
The objective of the study was to examine the environmental and health impacts quarry mining on quarry workers and residents of Balal Gram Panchayath of Kasaragod district, coming up …
Understanding Environmental Consequences of Quarry …
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
Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of …
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 …
Effects of Quarry Activities on some Selected …
To determine the prevalence of respiratory problems and lung function impairment among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. ... Figure 4 shows crops on farmlands near (a) and far away (b) to a quarry site. (a) 5. Health …
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST ORGANISING AND …
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 …
Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …
The negative health effects of environmental dust exposure among two communities living near quarry sites in Palestine are demonstrated and highlight the importance of developing and strictly enforcing rules and regulations in Palestine to protect population health. Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the …
Occurrence of Respiratory and Skin problems among manual …
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 ...
Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the …
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, …
Cureus | Renal Impairments in Stone Quarry Workers
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.
Perceived Thermal Response of Stone Quarry Workers in …
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.
Investigative Effect Of Stone Crushing Dust On The …
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.
(PDF) The Effect of Workers Health on Production in Some …
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 ...
IMPACT OF DUST EXPOSURE AMONG STONE QUARRY WORKERS …
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 ...
Effects of Quarry Activities on Some Selected Communities …
The rise in ear infection rate may be due to the high levels of noise from machinery and trucks, especially among quarry workers (Nartey et al., 2012). Nartey et al. (2012) compared the health ...
(DOC) IMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT…
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 ...
Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
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 ...
Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations …
Dust exposure in quarries and its health impact on workers has been investigated and reported ... there was only one study that investigated the overall environmental impacts of stone quarry work ...