Dust exposure at quarry mines is inevitable and can result in poor air quality. This research aimed to assess pulmonary symptoms and lung functions of dust-exposed …

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 ...

Considering the fine (PM 2.5) nature of emitted dust, the health effects over the exposed population could be cardiac or lung disease, non-fatal heart attacks, erratic …

Chronic exposure to dust due to stone quarrying may increase the risk of respiratory problems and impaired lung function-cigarette smokers are at higher risk. BACKGROUND Respiratory problem is one of the major health hazards in dust-exposed workers; it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. OBJECTIVE To …

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 quarr …

This study demonstrates the negative health effects of environmental dust exposure among two communities living near quarry sites in Palestine. The results highlight the importance of developing and strictly enforcing rules and regulations in Palestine to …

Our findings provide strong evidence that short‐term and long‐term silica dust exposure is associated with adverse health outcomes such as eye irritation, breathing …

Quarry rock dust (QRD), a waste obtained during the quarrying process is a significant source of air pollution yet has the potential of becoming a sustainable and economical alternative to sand in concrete. Studies confirmed that replacing sand in conventional concrete with QRD increases its durability and robustness by ten percent.

To understand the influence of quarry mining dust on particulate matter, ambient PM2.5 and quarry mining dust source samples were collected in a city near quarry facilities during 2013–2014.

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 ...

Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health …

Once dried, fine dust is produced, causing serious human health problems as well as serious environmental threats to soil and water contamination . Mir [ 14 ] noted that the ability to adapt to quarry dust as a sand substitute material, and it demonstrated that the mechanical properties and the elastic modulus had been increased.

Public Health & Recreation Quarry Dust Covers Westerly in Concern. Homes sharing space with mining operations created predictable problems. ... Some filed lawsuits, others worried about their health, and some complained of problems caused by blasting at the site, including cracked foundations and compromised drinking water.

Emission of respirable dust from stone quarrying, potential health effects, and its management. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Jan;29 (5):6670-6677. doi: …

Rock quarry dust or quarry dust is produced as solid wastes during crushing of rocks to obtain aggregates. This waste product is left in huge heaps in the neighborhood of the quarry causing serious space problems and health hazards. Further, this waste disposal is another problem faced by the industry. Geotechnical …

Quarrying of rocks and minerals has contributed to the economic development of many nations. 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 …

The study aimed at assessing the distribution and composition of dust produced at Pomona Stone Quarry mine in Harare, Zimbabwe. The source contribution to ambient PM 2.5 and PM 10 dust levels were ...

7. Dust Pollution As quarries are open-air mines, they can spread dust pollution. This can spread harmful compounds into the surrounding area. Should layers of dust settle in other areas, it can kill plants as they can no longer photosynthesize as well as halt the growth of seedlings if they are completely sheltered from the sun.

They show that dust coming off quarrying sites in Yaldhurst is well below the international guideline for Respirable Crystalline Silica - a fine dust that can cause health problems.

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.

In the following article, Josh Thomas from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology, discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital …

Quarry dust powder is the waste generated from Manufactured Sand (M Sand) units and constitutes to 30-40% of the total quarry dust produced. When dry, it turns into fine dust that causes severe ...

Keywords: Quarry dust, concrete building blocks, fine aggregate replacement, sustainable construction, structural masonry depending on the concrete grades, the ...

After a years-long rule-making process at the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), coal mines will have to keep workers safe from silica dust by lowering exposures from 100 micrograms to 50 micrograms over an 8-hour work shift.

Quarry dust is unavoidable. Using the latest dust suppression technology, operators can improve safety and stay compliant during blasting & mining. ... (RCS) can cause serious chronic health consequences later in life. Regulators, insurance companies and workers' advocacy groups are changing attitudes and policies toward workplace air …

Chronic exposure to granite rock-crushing dust is a major risk factor for respiratory problems in quarry workers. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the relationship between respirable dust exposure and respiratory health among granite quarry workers in Pulau Chondong, Kelantan. A purposive sampling method …

Quarry workers and residents of quarry communities were advised to go for regular eye and general health checkups to ensure that any health problem they have is identified early and properly ...

Introduction Exposure to dust due to stone quarrying can cause severe respiratory ailments. Besides lung problems, research shows that exposure to quarry dust may also increase the risk of health problems affecting the heart, liver, kidney, central nervous system, and other organs. Despite the fact …

pozzolana quarry dust; concentration of silica, chromium, cadmium and lead in the dust; and to assess the quarry workers awareness of the safety and the health risks in the quarry. Purposive and random sampling was used to get 110 ... risk of respiratory, skin and eye health problems. It is recommended that measures should be put in place to ...

In the universe of landscaping and hardscaping, one material often gets overlooked, yet holds the key to many successful projects – stone dust.This byproduct of crushing stones is more than what it appears to be. Also known as quarry dust, stone dust is a highly versatile substance, prized for its multitude of uses.It serves as an important player in …