Impacts of quarrying activities on the environment and …
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; employment, …
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[PDF] The Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Among Quarry
Background: Personal protective equipment is a lifesaving equipment which helps in protecting the health of workers. Quarrying activity which is an economic/money marking activity requires workers to be well protected due to the various activities in the quarry sites. Aim: The aim of this work is to assess the usage of personal protective …
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria
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BY Okolie K.C,1 Prof, Mbamali. I2 & Elamah D3 IJSER
AN ASSESSMENT OF GRANITE QUARRYING IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT IN EDO NORTH NIGERIA: USING GIS APPROACH BY Okolie K.C,1 Prof, Mbamali. ... In Edo State Nigeria, granite quarry is
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …
This study brought forth the case of health hazards among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
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Environmental Health and Social Impact Assessment Study on Granite …
Many studies demonstrated that the effects of granite quarrying on human health include respiratory problems from inhaling quarry dust, hearing loss due to constant noise, and potential health risks from water pollution.There is high prevalent rate of diseases caused as a result of these quarry industries which include cough and cold, dyspnoea ...
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Granite Deposits in Nigeria with their Locations and Uses
Granite is a natural stone just like limestone and is deposited in Nigeria and Africa in abundance, and its deposition has called for numerous local and international quarrying companies into the country.. Depositions of Granite in Nigeria. Granites, popularly known in Nigeria as gravel/chippings are found in all the states of the federation but occur in …
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Ecological and health risk assessment of radionuclides and …
Exposure to heavy metals and natural radionuclides via water sources disposes mankind to deterioration of health. Radionuclides (238 U, 232 Th, 40 K) and heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, As) in surface and borehole waters close to granite quarry sites and the extent of metal contamination for evaluating health risk for individual …
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(DOC) IMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT…
IMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF IYUKU COMMUNITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA BY Bldr. M. O. OBOIRIEN oboirienmomoh@yahoo 08064326749, 08052273676 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AUCHI POLYTECHNIC, AUCHI EDO STATE ABSTRACT Quarrying in …
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Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Continuous Exposure …
Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Continuous Exposure to Quarry Activities among Quarry Workers in Ebonyi State, South East Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria May 2017 DOI: 10.9790/2402-1104011019
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Perceived Effects of Quarry Activities on Arable Crop …
Significant effects of quarry activities on the health of farmers were: prevalence of cough/catarrh (MS: 4.88), asthma (MS: 3.83), and respiratory diseases (MS: 3.67).
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The Environmental and Health Implications of Quarrying …
Environmental impact of granite mining in Tattara area, North Central Nigeria was investigated through the analysis of geologic material which includes rocks, soil, water and physical examination of land degradation with the aim of accessing its impact on the environment and public health. ... It was also revealed from the findings that ...
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An Assessment of Drilling and Blasting Techniques at Granite Quarry …
This research work assessed the Drilling and Blasting Techniques at the Granite Quarry of AFDIN Construction Company Limited, Katsina State, Nigeria.
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Negative Effects of Quarrying observed by nearby …
Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. The present paper monitored levels of suspended particulate matters in the...
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Impact of stone quarrying on the health of residents in Nigeria.
This study was aimed at assessing the air quality along some busy roads in Kano metropolis. The study was conducted from December 2009 to September 2010; air pollutants such as: CO, H2S, NO2, SO2 ...
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Investigation of environmental effect of stone quarrying …
For years, granite has been used in the construction of roads, dams and buildings. Major constituents of any of these structures, by volume or weight, are the aggregate (Sand and granite). ... The two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from the surface water while borehole water was …
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Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …
Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health …
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Occupational Health and Safety Management in Selected Stone Quarries …
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.
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(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION OF QUARRY …
rock quarry at Ikole-Ekiti, Nigeria. Bance, M. (2007). Hearing and agin g. ... Impact of granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta. Jan 2009; 1-11;
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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
The insatiable demand for rock supplies has enticed numerous building and construction enterprises to participate in stone quarrying. However, this has had an environmental impact on air quality. This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, …
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Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the …
Download Citation | Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the Surrounding Localities in Ogun State, Nigeria | Rock quarry provides needed materials used in the road and building ...
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Impact of quarry Activities in Academic Performance of …
Therefore, the potential impacts of granite quarrying on the environment and the socio-economic status of the people of Bwari Area council are measured, mitigative measures proposed and a Management Plan (EMP) rightfully developed. Socio-economic/Social Assessment and Health Impact assessment amongst others were adequately addressed.
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An Assessment of Drilling and Blasting Techniques at Granite Quarry …
An Assessment of Drilling and Blasting Techniques at the Granite Quarry of AFDIN Construction Company Limited, Katsina State, Nigeria, International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics (IJEGEO), 8(4): 450-459. doi. 10.30897/ijegeo.842565 Abstract This research work assessed the Drilling and Blasting Techniques at the Granite Quarry of ...
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
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. Suspended Particulate …
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Health and Environmental Effects of Abandoned Quarry …
Effects, Abandoned Quarry, Heavy Metals Received: May 24, 2015 Revised: July 6, 2015 Accepted: July 7, 2015 Health and Environmental Effects of Abandoned Quarry Used for Municipal Waste Dump in Associated Granite Industry Quarry Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria Afu D. J., Ifelola E. O., Isiaka A. F.
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BY Okolie K.C,1 Prof, Mbamali. I2 & Elamah D3 IJSER
In Edo State Nigeria, granite quarry is an everyday activity which is currently going on. The industry in Edo State has great potentials, with ... Oguntoke et. al (2009), wrote on the impact of Granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. Arigbigbola et. al (2012) have undertaken
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Environmental and Health Impact of Solid …
Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Mineral Exploration and Exploitation in South-Northern Nigeria: A Case Study of Igarra in Edo State ..., leaving behind materials, which cannot support plant growth. A good …
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Environmental Challenges of Quarry Activities in Part of …
PDF | On Jan 1, 2013, Adetiloye Adeola and others published Environmental Challenges of Quarry Activities in Part of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria | Find, read and cite all the research you ...
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
DOI: 10.4314/EJESM.V2I1.43497 Corpus ID: 129413277; Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria @article{Olusegun2009ImpactOG, title={Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and Nearby Residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria}, author={Oguntoke …
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Critical assessment of the effectiveness of different dust …
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 …
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