Risk assessment of the anthropogenic activities (quarrying)

2021-6-13 · The need to generate internal revenue by most individuals and government in Nigeria has led to the establishment of quarries in different parts of Ebonyi state of Nigeria. This study was aimed at determining the risk associated with the heavy metal burden in the state. Soil samples from the quarrying environments designated as MS1, MS2, and MS3 were analyzed Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of ,2022-4-13 · Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. occupational risk in quarry industry shibang-china,Coal mining processing plant in Nigeria. This coal mining project is an open pit mine located in Nigeria, announced by mining company Western Goldfields that it has discovered 62,400,000 tonnes of proven reserves of coal deposits worth US$1.2 billion which could be used for the generation of electric power.Health Risk Assessment Indices and Diseases Suffered by ,2021-12-10 · The heavy metal concentration was measured at quarry sites A and B for Cu, Cr, Pb, Ni, Cd, As, Hg and Pb at points X (100 m) and Y (200 Citation:Osu CI, Igbinovia OM, Iwuoha GN, Obuzor GU (2018) Health Risk Assessment Indices and Diseases Suffered by the Dwellers around Asphalt Quarry Sites in Abia State, Nigeria . Mod Chem Appl 6: 264.Occupational Hazards, Safety and Hygienic Practices ,2016-8-22 · Received 4 August 2016; accepted 19 August 2016; published 22 August 2016. 1. Introduction. Occupational hazard is a risk an individual is exposed to at the workplace, and during work periods, they may be exposed to biological agents, chemical and physical factors and ergonomic conditions, which predispose the individual to occupational diseases with a variety

(PDF) Occupational hazards and safety measures among

2022-4-11 · Majority of the workers were in the age group 25-29 yrs [37.8%]. Most of the workers had injuries/cuts from stones 68.9%, respiratory symptoms [nasal discharge [52.3%], eye irritations 14.9%. AENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON QUARRY,2019-5-27 · the permit area. The quarry is located at a hillock at higher elevation. In the surrounding of the quarry area ground water level is 20 m below the general surface. Charnockite is an inert material and hence there is no impact on ground water. 3.1 Impacts On Water Quality Silt run off from mines may be deposited in nearby streams outside miningUniversity of Nigeria,2015-8-28 · To appraise the occupational health hazard among quarry workers in Ebonyi State of Nigeria, a cross sectional study was carried out at Abakaliki quarry site along the Old and New Enugu road. 130 Quarry sites in Ebonyi State fonned the sample frame; out of which 49 sites were selected using simple random sampling.(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry ,Abstract The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to. identify corresponding environmental impacts posed Health And Safety In Quarrying Agg-Net,2022-5-10 · For individual quarry operations, as part of their risk-assessment programme under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999, health risks can be assessed subjectively. In order to be able to make an assessment of the risk of health hazards, the two major elements that need to be considered are (fig. 2):

Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of

2022-4-1 · Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. Twenty Health Risk Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in ,Cocoyam tubers were obtained from three quarry sites in Oban Okoroba, each 4.5 kilometers apart and 20 kilometers from the control site. Cocoyam tubers were obtained from 0km, 0.2km, 0.4km, and 0.6km.Appraisal of groundwater to risk contamination near an ,2022-4-16 · Request PDF Appraisal of groundwater to risk contamination near an abandoned limestone quarry pit in Nkalagu, Nigeria, using enrichment factor and statistical approaches Statistical indexoccupational risk in quarry industry shibang-china,Coal mining processing plant in Nigeria. This coal mining project is an open pit mine located in Nigeria, announced by mining company Western Goldfields that it has discovered 62,400,000 tonnes of proven reserves of coal deposits worth US$1.2 billion which could be used for the generation of electric power.(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry ,Abstract The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to. identify corresponding environmental impacts posed

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated

2021-2-3 · Cross-sectional survey of work related musculoskeletal disorders prevalence and associated risk factors among quarry workers in Southeastern Nigeria. The prevalence of MSDs is high among quarry workers in Nigeria, with lower back pain being the most common type. Some key sociodemographic and workplace factors have also been significantlyOccupational hazards and safety measures among stone ,2007-2-12 · The study was undertaken to determine the occupational hazards, and safety measures among Stone quarry workers in Zaria, Northern Nigeria to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics, occupational profile, hazards, safety measures and PEAK flow measurement. The health conditions of workers all over the world vary widely, depending Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and their associated ,2021-2-1 · The quarry industry in Nigeria has been recognised as one of the major sources of employment and livelihood among Nigerians in rural and urban Cross-sectional survey of work related musculoskeletal disorders prevalence and associated risk factors among quarry workers in Southeastern Nigeria. Internet J. Epidemiol. (2013) Google Scholar[PDF] Human health risk assessment of heavy metals in ,2018-5-31 · Abstract In view of ensuring healthy agricultural foods for human consumption, this study assessed the human health risk implicated in selected heavy metals in some commonly consumed vegetables, tubers, nuts and fruits grown around the quarry sites at Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Samples from agriculture area of Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, constituted the Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk ,About 23.6% of the participants were females. The distribution of the risk factors among the quarry workers and the residents is presented in Table 2. Among the quarry workers, 20.3% were underweight, whereas 12.2% were underweight among the residents. The mean body mass index among the quarry workers and residents was 21.9 and 24.0, respectively.

Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of

2022-4-1 · Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. However, dusts generated from these quarries have caused environmental and health challenges. Health risk assessment of the environments around quarries in southwestern Nigeria was, therefore, carried out to delineate the effects of quarrying on the environment. Twenty Health Risk Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in ,Cocoyam tubers were obtained from three quarry sites in Oban Okoroba, each 4.5 kilometers apart and 20 kilometers from the control site. Cocoyam tubers were obtained from 0km, 0.2km, 0.4km, and 0.6km.Health Risk Assessment Indices and Diseases Suffered by ,2021-12-10 · The heavy metal concentration was measured at quarry sites A and B for Cu, Cr, Pb, Ni, Cd, As, Hg and Pb at points X (100 m) and Y (200 Citation:Osu CI, Igbinovia OM, Iwuoha GN, Obuzor GU (2018) Health Risk Assessment Indices and Diseases Suffered by the Dwellers around Asphalt Quarry Sites in Abia State, Nigeria . Mod Chem Appl 6: 264.Assessment of Occupational Health Hazards Associated ,The study aimed to assess the occupational health hazards among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study employed a cross sectional study that deals with observational and clinical examination that involved the measurement of outdoor The health condition may worsen where the workers are ignorant of these risks and thus do notOccupational hazards and safety measures among stone ,2007-2-12 · The study was undertaken to determine the occupational hazards, and safety measures among Stone quarry workers in Zaria, Northern Nigeria to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics, occupational profile, hazards, safety measures and PEAK flow measurement. The health conditions of workers all over the world vary widely, depending

Workers compliance with measures for safe environment

Among an unselected group of 126 quarry sites in Kano State Nigeria, radioactive evidence showed traces of silicosis in the quarry workers (Warrel, 1997). In Mumbai, India, it was found that each of the quarry operations generated airborne total dust and dust that contains very high percentage (75.0 %) of free silica (Backett, 1997).NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (QUARRYING AND ,2020-8-21 · 1. These Regulations shall apply to all Quarrying and Blasting Operations in Nigeria. Objective. 2. The objective of these Regulations is to control the effects of quarrying and blasting operations on the environment and human health and specifically, the Regulations aim to : (a) prevent environmental degradation;Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk ,About 23.6% of the participants were females. The distribution of the risk factors among the quarry workers and the residents is presented in Table 2. Among the quarry workers, 20.3% were underweight, whereas 12.2% were underweight among the residents. The mean body mass index among the quarry workers and residents was 21.9 and 24.0, respectively.Health And Safety In Quarrying Agg-Net,2022-5-10 · For individual quarry operations, as part of their risk-assessment programme under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999, health risks can be assessed subjectively. In order to be able to make an assessment of the risk of health hazards, the two major elements that need to be considered are (fig. 2):occupational health hazards associated quarry,2022-5-8 · Health And Safety In Quarrying AggNet. Recently the Quarry Products Association produced a health surveillance guide 2 that listed a number of the key health hazards in the quarrying industry As well as the ‘common’ hazards such as noise vibration musculoskeletal hazards and dust they also included welding fume petroleum products methylene