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2014/04/12· Environmental Impact on Surface and Ground Water Pollution from Mining Activities in Ikpeshi, Edo State, Nigeria G. N. Idris 1, G. O. Asuen 2, O. J. Ogundele 1 Abstract Full-Text PDF Full-Text ePUB How to Cite this 1 ...
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health implications. In this investigation, twenty five dust ... Fe, Ca, Zn etc in large concentrations can affect human health and well- being. Quarry workers suffer from 'silicosis', through inhalation of minute dust particles (0.1 to 150 μm) high in silica. ... activities has assumed prominence to compliment the State Government's
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Sampling will be replicated two times. The locations of quarry are at Bandar Saujana Putra and Taman Kajang Perdana 2, Selangor. The objectives of this study are to investigate the impact of quarry mining by preparing the suitable Indoor Air Quality Index and to prepare preventive measure for residential that caused from quarry mining activities.
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The health risk data of metals in groundwater indicated deleterious health effects on consumers. ... F. G. A. (1972). Stratigraphy of strata exposed in the Ewekoro quarry, Western Nigeria. In T. F. J. Dessauvgie ... Assessment of trace metal concentration and health risk of artisanal gold mining activities in Ijeshaland, Osun State Nigeria ...
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Part of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria Adetiloye Adeola1, Nenuwa Olushola B. 2 Department of Minerals & Petroleum Resources Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 5351, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria Abstract: This paper examined the environmental challenges of quarry activities in part of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti state on the workers,
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the impact of quarrying in nigeria. As a professional and experienced manufacturer of mobile crusher,jaw crusher, cone crusher,impact crusher,ball mill,super fine mill and vertical mill. company quarrying granite in nigeria mayukhportfolio. Quarry business in Nigeria for aggregate, sand gravel, rock crushing. Quarry plant used for rock crushing
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The quarrying industry is of vital importance to all aspects of modern day life and development. However, searching, locating and extracting materials used for construction activities pose some problems to the environment which normally result in the damaging of the immediate environment and atmosphere.
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The reclamation activities and associated works include the following tasks, which are further described below: a. Dredging of sand for reclamation from offshore borrow areas; b. Pre-construction: strengthening of the East Mole by quarry materials to enable use of the mole as an access road;
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possible effects on health, in particular for those with respiratory problems but dust can also have physical effects on the surrounding plants, such as blocking and damaging their internal structures and abrasion of leaves and cuticles, as well as chemical effects which may affect long-term survival (Guach, 2001).
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Investigation in rural communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria found that quarry mining significantly increased the prevalence of malaria, and pregnant women and children under the age of five years were the most affected groups in such areas. PDF View 1 excerpt, cites background
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The chairman of the residents' association, Moses Anyaoha, described the quarry activities as a major source of concern for residents. Mr Anyaoha said the company's activities were causing health...
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to the harmful effects in the mines, health hazards and degeneration of the health conditions of women is one of the most serious impacts of quarry mining, especially in the privately owned mines that do not care about mining safety (Tomb 1974; International Labour Organization 1993; Ashforth, Kreiner and Fugate 2000; Kegan and Lahey 2009).
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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 examination of participants.
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The research also made use of IKONOS imagery for Geographical Information Systems GIS) to buffer and extract buildings that are within 3km radius. Results obtained show that most buildings that fall within buffer zone to quarry site have high risk such as air pollution, noise pollution and health effects.
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Hippocrates (c. 460 - c. 370 BC), an ancient Greek physician and 'father of medicine', observed lead poisoning in miners. However, it wasn't until recent centuries that lead as an occupational health factor became a well-known public issue. Pliny the Elder (c. 23 - c. 79 AD) was the first to recommend that miners use respiratory ...
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2017. Determinants and Differentials of Maternal Reproductive Health Outcomes in Nigeria: A Review of National Demographic Health Survey Data from 1999 to 2013. Philip E. Bassey, Regina I. Ejemot-Nwadiaro, Ekpereonne B. Esu, Antor O. Ndep. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences 6 (22.), 2016.
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Nigeria has obtained 17 Chinese loans of about $6.5 billion to fund projects across sectors since 2002. Limestone dominates In terms of volume, limestone was the most produced and sold mineral in ...
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The most damaging effect of the quarry activities is the continuous vibration and consequent damage of houses as a result of rock blasting and damage to roofs and Get Price Effects of Open Cast Quarrying Technique on Vegetation Jul 14, 2016 The study also revealed that the total area of vegetation cover destroyed was 402.855 hectares.
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The negative impacts of mining and quarrying have been reported by NEC since 2009 in its "Environmental Assessment of Existing Mines and Quarries." It reports that "It is an accepted fact that mining causes disturbance and damage to the environment.
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Quarrying in Nigeria suffers from a number of constraints including lack of basic knowledge, safety precautions, poor working conditions, low socio-economic status, lack of clear quarrying legislation and environmental degradation that call for special attention. These are more pronounced in small scale quarry operations all over the country.
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Public health project topics. APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH AND SAFETY ON PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF UNILEVER NIGERIA PLC, ABA). Public health project topics. ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF HONEY ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUSESCHERICHIA COLI AND STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGEN ISOLATED FROM WOUND.
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A STUDY OF THE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF WORKERS IN THE STONE-QUARRY INDUSTRYSURVEYS IN BRITAIN AND NIGERIA A STUDY OF HOME-BASED ORAL DEHYDRATION THERAPY OF DIARRHOEA IN TWO LAGOS COMMUNITIES MALNUTRITION IN URBAN UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN: HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF THE CURRENT ECONOMIC RECESSION IN NIGERIA
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Mineral exploitation in Nigeria dates back to the geological expeditions by colonial masters in the early part of the 20th century, Ajakaiye (1985), Chuku (1988) in (Ndinwa and Ohwona 2014). 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.
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The average activity concentrations of 226 Ra and 232 Th from all the quarries are observed to be higher than internationally recommended value. The average activity concentrations of 40 K from two quarries were found to be below the internationally recommended value while it is higher in the remaining three quarries.
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*conduct exploration activities in a safe, friendly, skilful, efficient and workmanlike manner under the regulations; *conduct exploration activities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner." Here, at this quarry, there seems to be a disregard for these provisions, thereby compromising the health of its workers.
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Agriculture is one of the three most dangerous sectors in terms of work-related fatalities, non-fatal accidents and occupational diseases. About 59 percent (or 70 million) of all children in hazardous work aged 5-17 are in agriculture.
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activities in karst areas and the effects that those impacts have had on the quality of life. Many human activities can negatively impact karst areas, includ-ing deforestation, agricultural practices, urbanization, tourism, military activities, water exploitation, mining, and quarrying (Drew, 1999) (fi g. 2). Minerals associated with karst have
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This study aims to identify the respiratory health risks that affect the limestone-cutting. ... Assessment of Blood Pressure and Forced Vital Capacity of Workers at Quarry Sites in Ivo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. By International Journal of ... Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial site at Umuoghara, Ebonyi State ...
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Two quarry companies in Asuboi in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern region have been sued by some residents for causing damage to their homes and properties. By. News Ghana. -. Dec 30, 2015. 0 ...
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In conclusion, the result showed a significant relationship between quarry activities and dust-related health problems because exposure to dust particles can have major health implications. Therefore, the quarry workers should be encouraged to comply with personal protective equipment to protect their health and others. Addeddate
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The results shows that dust concentration at the quarry site was quite high on the average 51.56 mg/m 3, when compared with the limit 10 mg/m 3 and the study revealed that the crushing plant had more dust concentration of 92.5 mg/m 3 than all the other working areas.
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The quarry activities contributed to the heavy metal levels of quarry soils and responsible for the accumulation of heavy metals in tubers that could lead to food insecurity and public health concerns. This further brings to fore the challenges and need to review and update mining and quarry regulations in Nigeria. Keywords
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(1) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) shall be conducted for all new quarries before the commencement of operations as required by the EIA Act of 1992 and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted to the Agency. (2) Environmental Audit (EA) shall be conducted on all existing quarries every three (3) years. Inventory of Quarries. 5.-
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Aug 16, 2021The quarry activities contributed to the heavy metal levels of quarry soils and responsible for the accumulation of heavy metals in tubers that could lead to food insecurity and public health concerns. This further brings to fore the challenges and need to review and update mining and quarry regulations in Nigeria. References
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Quarrying activities dates back to 1890's. The issues of concern include visual intrusion, damage to landscapes, traffic, smoke, noise, dust, damage to caves, loss of land, and deterioration in water quality. Of major concern is blasting which is necessary to break down the rocks from the ground for subsequent processing into aggregates.
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This study investigated air pollutants associated with quarry activities and the variation of the pollutants with ... (Hsin-Yi, 2012). Dust has effect both on human health and the natural environment. It can lead to chronic health effects for instance decreased lung capacity and lung cancer resulting from long-term ... Nigeria. The quarry ...
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This study was carried out in quarry site at Ogbere town located at Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State; with main aim of assessing the impact of the quarry activity on bio-diversity within the unexploited site. The methods used for fauna survey are both direct and indirect by line-transect, while
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Results indicated significant differences between Areas I and III, and as expected, disturbances decreased as the distance from the quarrying company increased. Area III residents provided the most favourable response to quarrying activities, and the noise was the main complaint in the three areas.
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Quarry activities in Akamkpa affected the levels of Pb, Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, Ni and Cd in the soil as these element had significantly higher concentrations in the soils collected from the immediate vicinity of the quarry (0 km).
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