Background and objectives The prevalence of occupational injuries among blue-collar workers is higher in the stone-crushing industries due to high-risk and iterant nature of the work.
A large number of stone quarry workers in this study have experienced disease symptoms associated with silica dust exposure (eye irritation, breathing …
Stone quarry and crushing industries are considered one of the most hazardous industries worldwide due to two reasons: a larger number of high-risk activities and a less stable …
2.7.3. Wildlife loss The excessive increased rate of quarrying sets in motion the loss of habitat and territory, and loss of food supply for wildlife animals. Besides, the extreme noise resulted from the heavy quarrying machines and stone crushers may cause significant effects on surrounding wildlife population.
I NTRODUCTION. Work-related eye injury, especially in the quarry industry,[1,2,3] remains an important cause of ocular morbidity and vision loss in the working age group, in both low and middle income countries (LMICs) and the developed economies.With reported prevalence ranging from 2% to 4%,[] and often involving the ocular surface and anterior …
Stone crushing and quarrying activities have a significant impact on both human health and environmental quality. The current study was carried out to evaluate the environmental impacts of ...
Objective: To assess the awareness of work-related ocular health hazards and utilization of personal protective eye devices (PPEDs) among stone quarry workers in Abakaliki, southeastern Nigeria. Materials and methods: In a cross-sectional survey of stone quarry industry workers in Abakiliki, conducted between March and April, 2012, data on …
hazards about stone crushers exercise – Concrete Crushers,Jaw … ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES FOR SETTING UP STONE CRUSHING PLANT. hazards to the workers as … the respondents-stone crushers are causing health hazards and obstacles …
Stone quarry and crushing industries are considered one of the most hazardous industries worldwide due to two reasons: a larger number of high-risk activities and a less stable workforce.
Resource availability and extraction seem to present a paradox to most countries in the global south. It appears to be a curse rather than a blessing. Using the resource curse theory as a philosophical lens, this study qualitatively analysed the effects of the stone quarrying industry in the Wenchi municipality of Ghana. Using the case study …
Of course, there are also different styles of rock crusherspression-style jaw and cone crushers, for example, fit into the various stations in a crushing circuit (depending on factors like the sizes, varieties, and …
Assessment of the effects of stone crushing dust pollution on three commonly cultivated fruit plant species and on the health of workers working at crushing plants indicated that during the crushing process, a fine aerosol of stone dust is often generated which could cause a significant health hazard to workers and also affect plant …
Maximum noise level is recorded and students suffers a lot and have developed at M/S S.K.stone crushing and quarrying unit at certain physical, physiological and psychological different points with an average value of 87.4dB(A) disturbances.13 Table 3: Measurement of Noise level at different points during the operation of different stone ...
ability of health care facilities and safety measures at the site as ways of minimiz-ing occupational health hazards associ-ated with stone quarrying. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study was con-ducted in stone crushing site located at Umuoghara community in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Table 4: Safety practices among manual stone crushing workers Variables Ever been informed by site owner or colleague to use PPE Wear PPEs to protect yourself while on site/crushing stones How often do you use these PPEs Face Mask All the time Most of the time Utility Hand Gloves All the time Most of the time Rubber boot All the time Most of ...
Because large stones and quarries are hard on tires, crushed stone was challenging to make and transport until heavy machinery with tracks arrived on the scene. WW2 expedited the …
partially due to the size and varying scale of industry members, the vast diversity of products and materials produced, and the global distribution of stone quarrying activities. As such, this work ... Crushing at Crushing Facility Figure 1. Process flow diagram for granite quarrying operations.
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of stone crushing dust pollution on three commonly cultivated fruit plant species (Vitis vinifera L., Morus alba L., and Prunus armeniaca L.) and on the health of workers working at crushing plants.The trial was carried out on fruit plant species grown close to the stone crushing units located …
Background and Purpose The prevalence of occupational injuries among blue-collar workers is higher in the stone quarry and crushing industries due to a larger number of high-risk activities and an ...
The increase in demand of building stones and construction-grade sand has resulted in aggressive hard rock quarrying in many parts of the world. The problems are to be evaluated in detail for the judicious use of resources on the one hand and ensuring health of the ecosystems on the other. The present study aims to evaluate the impact of …
safety, health and welfare risks due to the physical and health hazards typically found in quarries. Physical hazards Quarry workers are often exposed to hazards by the …
Mining and quarrying for minor minerals impart significant economic, environmental and social impacts in and around the affected areas. The problem is severe in the small river catchments as the effective area available for assimilating negative impacts of the activity is minimal, compared to large river basins. To address these …
At present, the safe distance for stone quarries in Kerala is 50 metres from residential buildings. While quarry owners claim that this distance is more than sufficient to ensure safe mining ...
The aim of this study was to assess the effects of stone crushing dust pollution on three commonly cultivated fruit plant species (Vitis vinifera L., Morus alba L., and Prunus armeniaca L.) and on ...
Stone quarry and crushing industries are considered one of the most hazardous industries worldwide due to two rea-sons: a larger number of high-risk …
A properly designed mobile crushing operation should not need any person to be present on the crusher access platform during normal crushing operations. Being on the …
In compliance to the NGT order of February 28, 2020, the CPCB examined the matter and prepared the report on Distance Criteria for Permitting Stone Quarrying and forwarded it to SPCBs/PCCs vide email dated May 12, 2020.
Stone quarrying and crushing have generated an alternative sou rce of employment a nd earning. Poverty or insufficient income, lack of agricultural development, poor agri cultural
Due to the involvement of high-risk activities and the iterant nature of workers, stone quarry and crushing industries are deemed as one of the most hazardous industries worldwide. However, no systematic research has been done to explore the attributes of occupational hazards and their associated risks in the stone-crushing industry of …
The processing may involve crushing, grinding, or screening the materials to achieve the desired size and quality. ... Some individuals may be hesitant to purchase or rent properties near a quarry due to concerns about noise, dust, and the overall visual impact. ... To address safety concerns, quarry operators should communicate and collaborate ...
4. Keep the Operator Isolated. To ensure industrial rock crusher safety, operators can use an enclosed booth or a remote control station to remain isolated from dirt and debris that could harm the body or lungs. An enclosed cab should: Be well-sealed. Have proper ventilation.
