The present paper monitored levels of suspended particulate matters in the ambient air in and around selected quarries and analyzed the prevalent health …
Impact of granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 2 (1): 1 -11.
The study investigates the environmental effects of quarry industries located at Supare Akoko in Akoko South west local government area of Ondo State.
To mitigate the negative impacts, the quarry operators should develop and implement an Environmental and Social management Plan, including fair compensation of the project which affect a person, relocation of near homes, environmental pollution control, public participation, scaling down blasting activities, and strict policies compliance and ...
Supporting: 2, Contrasting: 1, Mentioning: 43 - 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 …
These include; Saroglu et. al (nd), on environmental impact analysis of quarries located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Oguntoke et. al (2009), wrote on the impact of Granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.
Health and Environmental Effects of Abandoned Quarry Used for Municipal Waste Dump in Associated Granite Industry Quarry Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria
Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of . 2022413In Nigeria, rock quarries are found in different localities, producing different types of aggregates such as limestone, calcite, granite or marble used for engineering constructions which produce high concentrations of dust, therefore, exposing workers to
A comprehensive examination of the published literature revealed that the Ishiagu - Ezillo granite quarry site contains few data on the health risks assessment of naturally occurring radioactive elements and heavy metals in surface and borehole water, hence, this study aims to estimate surface and borehole water quality within 5Km radius …
The exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in granite dust presents significant health hazards to quarry workers and nearby communities, including silicosis …
This study examined the perceived effects of quarry activities on arable crop production in the Calabar agricultural zone, Cross River State, Nigeria.
ure to secure the blasting area dominate blasting-related accidents in mining. A thorough research into the current environmental impacts of Ajebo road, Obafemi – Owode Local Government area of Abeokuta, Ogun state is therefore necessary; through specific investigation into the various quarry operations and associated risks in the quarries ...
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Modern quarries now produce an amazing variety of crush rock aggregates and specialized rock sizes for use in the construction industries for various projects. The aim of this research was to investigate granite or crush rock reserve in Ghana; the problems faced by quarry industries in Ghana and the employment status of the quarry sites.
Download scientific diagram | Negative Effects of Quarrying observed by nearby Residents from publication: Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta ...
The act of quarrying/mining and the subsequent processing and transporting of these raw materials are greatly hampered by high environmental and health costs. This is observable at the quarry ...
The study area vegetation cover had been cleared by quarry companies which have a sole purpose of extracting granite deposit, regardless of its environmental impacts and implication on land and ...
It was discovered that granite quarrying have various effects on the environment and human health which include unregulated expansion of settlements to the quarries, noise pollution and residents ...
Quarry activities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, have had a devastating impact on the environment, with the explosive explosion of rocks causing air pollution, water pollution, biodiversity damage, and man-made environmental degradation that negatively impacts the environment of a specific area through unfinished or abandoned pits that …
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.
The research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility necessitated this research. The two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from the surface water while borehole …
PDF | On Mar 1, 2020, Ayodele Owolabi and others published The Environmental and Health Implications of Quarrying Activities in the Host Community of Oba-Ile in Akure, …
Health risks and perceptions of residents living nearby landfills or stone mines/quarries have been well documented; however, the multiple impacts of these two pollution sources have yet to be ...
This research work assessed the Drilling and Blasting Techniques at the Granite Quarry of AFDIN Construction Company Limited, Katsina State, Nigeria. The objectives were to identify drilling and ...
Granite industry, considered as a rapidly growing, and potentially sustainable industry. Nevertheless, quarrying activities induces detrimental impacts on quarry workers, local community, livestock and wild animals. This paper was aimed to elucidate quarry activities which causes detrimental effects to human life and environment.
The data collected from hospital records of quarry workers portrayed their health profile while the prevalent health problems of the …
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 …
An Assessment of Drilling and Blasting Techniques at Granite Quarry of AFDIN Construction Company Limited, Katsina State, Nigeria
This research aims to study the management of and implementation of occupational health and safety issues associated with stone quarry work in selected quarries in Akamkpa, Cross River State Nigeria. The research …
A study in Nigeria showed a significant decrease in FVC and FEV1 among the quarry workers of the stone-crushing industry exposed to dust. 11 Another study done on stone crushers found that PFT ...
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 …
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 gaseous pollutants, interview of participants with a well structured questionnaire and ocular …
It has resulted in revenue accruing earning and economic development. In Edo State Nigeria, granite quarry is an everyday activity which is currently going on.
Rivers State, Nigeria. Telephone: +234 803 778 3246 email: charsike@yahoo. Abstract: This study investigated the effect of stone quarry activities and seasonal variation on the concentration ...
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 …
The study investigated the encroachment of settlements, noise level and prevalent health challenges of quarry operations near Shasha market in Akure North Local Government of Ondo State.
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 …
Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health …
An assessment on the environmental effects of limestone quarrying on some communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region of Ghana revealed notable deteriorations in the health of the …
