ESG – environmental, social and governance – and the issues it embraces will not be new to the Mining industry although the term may be unfamiliar. Miners have long grappled with matters related to the 'green' or sustainability agenda, but ESG now brings together all these themes in a comprehensive framework that can help a mining ...

Summary –diseases related to mining There is a significant disease burden in mining. This burden may be hard to recognise. Lung cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), silicosis and Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis (CWP) are the main problems resulting in death. MSDs and noise-induced hearing loss are also likely to be important

Exposure to excessive noise in various industrial occupations can cause permanent hearing loss over months or years. Textiles, , mining, and construction are among the highest risk industries, with noise levels exceeding 90 dB. Common symptoms of occupational noise-induced hearing loss include fatigue, headache, and …

SYNOPSIS. OBJECTIVES: A two-year study focused on current noise exposure levels in the South African mining industry, aimed at helping the Mine Health and Safety Council of South Africa meet its milestones for eliminating noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). METHODS: A multi-task methodology was adapted from international baseline studies …

This article mainly focuses on the last pillar shown in Figure 1 (i.e. engineering controls), which entails the use of noise controls. The main objective of this article was to present some of the engineering noise control methods that are currently being used across the world in the mining industry and how these noise control …

The article presents the results of hearing screening tests conducted in 2019 using the Mobile Hearing Diagnosis Center among …

Repeated noise exposure and occupational hearing loss are common health problems across industries and especially within the mining industry. Large mechanized processes, blasting, grinding, drilling, and work that is often in close quarters put many miners at an increased risk of noise overexposure. In stone, sand, and gravel mining, …

The main objective of this article was to present some of the engineering noise control methods that are currently being used across the world in the mining …

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A holistic view of the entire noise control science has three primary dimensions: (1) the noise source, (2) the process of noise propagation (transmission) and (3) the effect …

A practical engineering guide for noise and vibration control in the mining industry This illustrated guide8 provides an explanation of the general principles of sound and vibration, as well as practical suggestions for reducing noise and vibration levels in the workplace. The principles outlined in the guide are applicable to all industries ...

Eleven core levers factor into mine-to-market performance enhancement.. Value-driver tree: Representation that links business value to a comprehensive set of detailed value drivers, allowing for a better understanding of the business. Overarching levers. Planning: Improvements such as short- and medium-term planning for port, rail, …

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However, the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) (1999) reports that few audiologists serve as consultants in the mining industry, and even fewer are involved in noise measurements, the training of occupational hearing conservationists, or hearing conservation programme audits and evaluations.

Mineral nodules on the seafloor in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a key area of interest for deep-sea mining. Photo by ROV KIEL 6000/GEOMAR. In the case of polymetallic nodules — which are currently the primary focus for deep-sea mining — mining vehicles would collect mineral deposits from the surface of the seabed, not …

The mining industry's management of noise from mining operations is recognized as a fundamental responsibility. Implementing a noise management system that includes noise surveys, day and night noise mitigation, and some level of noise monitoring is a primary function that is required to meet environmental impact standards in most locations.

Making use of the Tyre Deflation Noise Reduction Simple Leading Practice can have vast noise exposure reduction benefits (the noise emitted from deflating mobile equipment tyres could be reduced from approximately 114.0dB(A), down to approximately 68.0dB(A)), through the application of simple and cost-effective systems which could be easily ...

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Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is caused by excessive noise exposure due to occupational activities thus affects communication and quality of life. ... Expression of serum proteins in noise induced hearing loss workers of mining based industry J Proteomics. 2021 Mar 15;104185. doi: ... Total (n = 210) samples were collected from mining based ...

Mining is a global industry, and Australian companies are active investors and explorers in nearly all mining provinces around the world. The Australian Government recognises that a better mining industry means more growth, jobs, investment and trade, and that these benefits should flow through to higher living standards for all.

Despite regulations and efforts by government and industry to reduce noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), it is still a problem in the U.S. coal mining industry. The Mine Safety and Health Administration noise standard (30 CFR3 62), which was enacted in September 2000, is aimed at reducing NIHL in the mining industry.

Background & Burden. Slip, trip, and fall (STF) hazards in mining environments pose safety risks to mine workers. According to an analysis by NIOSH researchers of MSHA data, about 22% of all non-fatal injuries reported to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) between 2014 and 2018 were associated with STF …

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Unfortunately, noise and hearing loss are still a problem for today's miners. Mining has the highest prevalence of hazardous noise exposure of any major industry sector (Tak, Davis, and Calvert 2009) and mining is second only to the railroad industry in prevalence of workers reporting hearing difficulty (Tak and Calvert 2008). Noise-induced

This presentation will address the factors that affect the measurement and analysis of noise in the mining industry and how these factors are managed. In addition, some examples of research results will be included.

Noise is any unwanted sound that has the potential to interfere with communication and to damage people's hearing. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a permanent impairment of hearing, resulting from exposure to excessive noise. NIHL is one of the most prevalent occupational injuries in the South African mining industry.

Mining operations are known to generate substantial amounts of noise, stemming from heavy machinery, blasting activities, and transportation. The continuous, …

The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program (LPSDP) for the Mining Industry promotes sustainable mining practices. The program developed a series of handbooks which provide mining managers, communities and regulators with practical information on leading practice approaches to mining management.

For mining companies, noise level monitoring can help to identify areas where noise levels are becoming a problem. This information can then be used to implement mitigating measures, such as installing sound-proofing barriers or attenuating your mining machinery. ... Our team has extensive experience working in the mining industry and …

This paper surveys noise levels, noise exposure patterns, and frequency spectra found in the mining environment; the effects of mining noise on the working population; and the …