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Charles (2013) carried out a research about different types of mining that is used in the sand mining industries and mainly the effects of sand mining to the health of the workers, Mweni (2013) investigated extend of quarry worker welfare and Otieno (2016) researched on the quarrying in Kayole and its contribution to defects in adjacent ...Web
the time of closure of quarrying activities, most quarries . are left-hand with out any restoration sin ce most of them . ... Impact of health effects. 238. 66.3. I. mpact of noise. 260. 72.4.Web
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 …Web
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 %...Web
The Impact of Quarrying. Quarrying is necessary to provide much of the materials used in traditional hard flooring, such as granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate and even just clay to make ceramic tiles. However, like many other man-made activities, quarrying causes a significant impact on the environment.Web
Quarrying activity is a necessity that provides much of the materials used in traditional hard flooring, such as granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate and even just clay to make ceramic tiles. However, like many other man-made activities, quarrying activities cause significant impact on the environment (Okafor, 2006).Web
In view of the negative effects of the processes of quarrying, the quarrying companies have been embarking on some extenuation measures. These extenuation measures are the various activities that are put in place to remedy or prevent the negative effects of the quarrying activities. Some of the measures found during the survey are …Web
This research work assessed the effects of quarrying activities on soil quality and nutritional composition of fluted pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis) and smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus). Soil and vegetable samples were collected from three quarry and rock crushing sites. Soil samples were analyzed for various physicochemical …Web
This study was carried out in three quarry sites at Mount Korok, also known as Jebel Kujur area, which is located within Juba Town Council in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. The main aim was to assess the impact of quarrying activities on the local ground cover vegetation, mainly grasses and low-lying non-woody herbaceous plants. …Web
The study aimed at assessing the environmental and socio-economic impact of stone quarrying in Tororo district. To achieve this, we used questionnaires, interviews and focused group discussions ...Web
Health effects were described in the previou s section and the other two problems are desc ribed here. Most people w ho participated in the survey mentioned that quarrying activities and movement ofWeb
The act of quarrying/mining and the subsequent processing and transporting of these raw materials are greatly hampered by high environmental and health costs.Web
5 1.7 Justification of the study This study is an attempt to assess the environmental problems of quarrying in areas around Embakasi in Nairobi. This is because most of these quarries are located next to the residential areas and the people living there are affected by the activities that go on. The topic of study helped to establish the effects of quarrying …Web
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; …Web
peri-urban Ghana, people engage in non-farm activities to supplement family income. Even though the informal sector can affect positively rural livelihoods, access to micro-finance to develop the sector so as to provide more jobs to the rural and peri-urban poor is a challenge. Quarrying has environmental and health effects.Web
Exposure to silica is also associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis, lung cancer and of some autoimmune diseases, including scleroderma, systemic …Web
quarrying activities. All these calls for the need to investigate the effects of dimension stone quarrying activities in Ndarugo area which was identified as a gap the study intended to fill. 1.2 Statement of the problem As the world population rises, quarrying is in demand due to the development thus theWeb
Some negative effects revealed were, land degradation and loss of top soil; pollution and vibration; and development of Cracks in Buildings. Despite the negative …Web
The government should take adequate measures to control and monitor the quarrying activities. Acceptable alternatives should be developed considering the socio-economic aspects involved in the issue. 1.2 Objectives i. To study the environmental and economic effects of quarrying. ii. To examine the health implications of quarrying activities. iii.Web
as a major threat to the residents of the quarrying sectors with various health diseases. 2. Objectives of the study and Methodology The main objectives of the study are: 1. To examine the environmental and health impacts of quarrying activities among the quarry workers in the study area. 2. To analyze major problems that hinders theWeb
Quarrying activities impact the life of the communities living around the quarry zones and those working in the quarry positively or negatively (Nartey et al., 2012). A number of scholars for ...Web
effects of the quarrying activities felt by many who live in these communities. Quarrying activities affect our environment and livelihood in various ways. Both flora and fauna are affected by these activities. The negative effects …Web
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 …Web
Mining of minerals exerts adverse pressure on different compartments of environment directly or indirectly. Air is the worst affected environmental matrix, and it can carry the harmful effect of pollutants generated from mining activity even to distant places. The present study was undertaken to estimate the emission of particulate matter (PM2.5 …Web
adverse health effects, especially for the more susceptible populations. 1.2 Quarrying and water resources Anthropogenic activities, such as mining and quarrying are a source of water con-tamination. Most pollutants are adsorbed by …Web
Finally, the crushing of boulders produced a lot of noise which is seen as noise pollution for the communities surrounding the quarrying sites. Summary on Socio-Economic Effects of Quarrying Activities One of …Web
ABSTRACT This study assessed the effects of quarrying activities on some selected communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District. Questionnaires targeting inhabitants around the quarry sites, observations, collection of health records from well patronized hospitals/clinics and dust (PM10) sampling were used as data gathering instruments.Web
Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health …Web
Armah et al, 34 posited that health outcomes can be measured as subjective or perceived health status (self‐rated health). Adverse effects of silica dust exposure on the health of workers in silica‐exposed work environments are a matter of importance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana where workers may be subjected to high ...Web
The research objectives include to determine the types of quarrying activities carried out; to assess the occupational health and safety hazards associated with stone-quarry work; to evaluate the ...Web
