Self‐reported disease symptoms of stone quarry workers …
The descriptive statistics suggest that there is a growing number of stone quarry workers in Ghana suffering from silica‐dust‐related disease symptoms which has dire health implications. Figure Figure3 3 shows the percentage of stone quarry workers who were committed to wearing the required PPE at the workplace. The descriptive …
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(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of …
Abstract - The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to. identify corresponding environmental impacts posed in ...
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
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(PDF) The Environmental Impact on Human Wellbeing: A …
Effects Of Quarry Activities On Some Selected Communities In The Lower Manya Krobo District Of The Eastern Region Of Ghana. Atmospheric And Climate Sciences 02(03): 362-372 Olusegun Oguntoke, Aboaba Adeniyi dan Gbadebo T. Adeola (2009), Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun …
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Environmental impact analysis of quarrying activities established …
Several serious environmental impacts related to quarrying activities on and near the river, such as vibrations, land degradation, land subsidence and landslides, water pollution, occupational ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
Monitoring 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 also assessed the residents' awareness of the negative implications of living in close proximity to quarry sites. The present paper monitored …
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Negative Effects of Quarrying observed by nearby Residents
A similar study by [14], on 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% from ...
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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 …
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts …
Ingestion, dermal and inhalation of dust are the major pathways for exposure of humans to quarry soil-dust, although the HQ and THI values in some locations are …
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
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 …
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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 …
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(PDF) Pulmonary function among stone quarry workers in …
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of stone dust on cardiovascular and pulmonary health of stone quarry workers among an indigenous population of north-east India.
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An assessment of the immune status of some stone quarry work…
The present study was conceived to evaluate the immunological impact of stone quarry dust on the health of workers in Ondo state, Nigeria. 2. Materials and methods. 2.1. Study design. A case–control study was adopted for the research. 2.2. Study area. The study was conducted in Akure Local Government Area Council, Akure, Ondo …
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What life was like for Cheshire's lost community of Quarry …
Lee Grimsditch Nostalgia Writer. Gary Porter. (Image: Mirrorpix) Details of the lives of a lost Cheshire community of cotton mill workers have been uncovered. Just a stone's throw away from where Manchester Airport lies now was a thriving working class estate of purpose built cottages that remain to this day - even if the community doesn't.
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Renal Impairments in Stone Quarry Workers
Conclusion. The results of this study suggest a significant correlation between exposure to quarry dust and its reduced renal function. This could suggest that the quarry work site …
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Nursing Reports | Free Full-Text | Community-Based Action …
The main themes that emerged were the shortage of staff; the social perception of quarries as an unhealthy workplace; high worker turnover; high absenteeism; and the negative impact of exposure to dust since childhood, due to the fact that parents were stone quarry workers.
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(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 ...
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Critical assessment of the effectiveness of different dust …
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 …
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The Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Among Quarry Workers …
Background: Personal protective equipment is a lifesaving equipment which helps in protecting the health of workers. Quarrying activity which is an economic/money marking activity requires workers to be well protected due to the various activities in the quarry sites. Aim: The aim of this work is to assess the usage of personal protective …
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(PDF) Cumulative Effect of Quarry Dust on Respiratory Health …
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 ...
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An assessment of the immune status of some stone …
It has been observed that silica dust particles negatively impact the health of stone quarry workers which usually manifest as respiratory difficulties, asthma-like …
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[PDF] Occupational health hazards of stone quarry workers …
The study concluded that the exposure to stone dust among the quarry workers perhaps leads to deterioration of their cardiovascular and pulmonary health. Background: Occupational health is a neglected public health issue among healthcare workers in developing countries. The quarrying sector poses large risks to occupational …
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Prevalence and predictors of occupational stress among quarry workers
Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study the mental health status of quarry workers, thereby helping fill a persistent gap in Indian research on this issue. Discover the ...
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Self‐reported disease symptoms of stone quarry …
The adverse health effects of working in the stone quarry industry have been well documented. 4, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Some of the adverse health outcomes mostly …
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Characterizing the Effects of Quarrying Industry in …
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 ...
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[PDF] Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone …
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 …
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(PDF) Pulmonary Problems among Quarry Workers of …
Exposure to lethal dust particles has a negative impact on human s health. This work investigated the association between respiratory symptoms and eosinophil levels between quarry workers and the ...
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(PDF) Correlates of Stone Quarry Workers' Awareness of Work …
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of stone dust on cardiovascular and pulmonary health of stone quarry workers among an indigenous population of north-east India.
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