Stone-Industry in Palestine: Bridging the Gap between …
The effect quarrying activities have on biodiversity was the topic of research of Lameed and Ayodele (2010). Their study of the site of Ogberein-Nigeria showed the vast damage to biodiver-
Evaluation of the Stone and Marble Industry in Palestine: …
Two field studies, carried out in northern and southern West Bank, dealing with particulate matter (PM 1, PM 2.5, PM 7, PM 10, and TSP) and environmental pollution, were …
Particulate Matter from Stone Crushing Industry: Size …
During the stone crushing operation, large size stone, mined from quarries in the size range of 200–300 mm, is crushed to smaller usable sizes, generally 6, 12, or 25 mm.
Influence of Working in Stone Crushing Factories on Specific
Originality/value Findings of the study reveals that chronic exposure to dust at stone crushing plants increases the risk of respiratory problems and the impaired lung function of workers.
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Evaluation of the Stone and Marble Industry in Palestine: …
The Stone (limestone) and Marble (trade name) Industry (SMI) is one of the most important and active industries in Palestine, as being economically and financially rewarding and greatly beneficial to the public and private sectors. This industry, which employs about 15,000–20,000 workers, contributes 20–25% to the total industrial revenues of Palestine, and …
Location map of stone crushing units and source/ambient …
A cluster of 50 stone Crushing units located at Pammal, in Suburban Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu State, India, is a Source of high levels of dust generation in the vicinity of the crushers ...
Health Hazards and Socioeconomic Effects of Stone Crushing …
It is concluded that stone crushing industry has harmful effects on workers' health and there is urgent need to provide training and Personal Protection Equipment to them to minimize the health effects. Stone crushing industry is a dominant but still environmentally unorganized sector in Pakistan. Its different operations cause significant environmental impacts …
Stone-Industry in Palestine: Bridging the Gap between …
Stone-Industry in Palestine: Bridging the Gap between ... The effect quarrying activities have on biodiversity was the topic of research of Lameed and Ayodele (2010). ... be inhaled into the deepest parts of the lungs of miners, as well as residents living in urban areas near quarries. Moreover, they focused on the impact of dust on vegetation ...
Code and Title of the Research Project: Respiratory …
Stone quarrying and cutting are some of the most important industrial activities in Palestine (1,2). Adverse health effects related to exposure to dust produced from quarries has been reported …
Stone-Industry in Palestine: Bridging the Gap between …
Despite its authenticity and high value, this industry and its facilities, such as quarries, crushers, cutting firms and stone workshops, are spreading randomly throughout the …
(PDF) Particulate Matter from Stone Crushing Industry: …
A cluster of 50 stone Crushing units located at Pammal, in Suburban Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu State, India, is a Source of high levels of dust generation in the vicinity of the crushers ...
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 effects of dust exposure on people ...
Pulmonary function among stone quarry workers in India: The effect …
4 This study was designed to assess lung function among stone quarry workers in the Kolar region of South India and compare it to an unexposed control group. The effects of duration of silica ...
Evaluation of the Stone and Marble Industry in Palestine: …
While the particulates ≤ PM 7 and ≤ PM 10 can penetrate and lodge deep inside the lungs, the even more ... Ahmad S, Nawaz MW, Nawaz MH. Health hazards and socioeconomic effects of stone crushing industry on its workers: a case study of Sargodha, Pakistan. ... Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS), Ramallah, Palestine, May 2019 ...
Environmental health assessment of stone crushers in and …
Abstract: The mining and stone crushing activities have considerable effects on the environment quality and human health. The dust emissions contaminate the air and water.
Crushing units of Sargodha stone crushing …
As for the Palestinian stone industry's impact on the built environment, it is noted that the distribution of these facilities and their impact has been studied in urban areas, including built ...
Determination of Exposure to Respirable Quartz in the …
The amount of free silica in stone quartz is 85 to 97 per-cent that emission of particles effect to health workers. LEV has important effect in the removal of silica particles in stone crushing …
Risk Management and Analysis of Silica Dust Hazards in Local Stone …
The current study was carried out among stone crusher workers to assess the hazards of silica dust and associated effects on the workers health due to their exposure to silica dust.
(PDF) SALEM, Hilmi S. (2021). Evaluation of the Stone and …
Global importance of Stone and Marble Industry SMI is a big industry and considered one of the oldest industries, worldwide. It is part of the primary sectors of the Purpose Investigations/results Studies Investigated the health impacts of stone crushing in India. Dust from stone crushing activities contains a large amount of inhalable material.
(PDF) Particulate matter from stone crushing industry: size
Particulate Matter from Stone Crushing Industry: Size Distribution and Health Effects R. Sivacoumar1; R. Jayabalou2; S. Swarnalatha3; and K. Balakrishnan4 Abstract: A cluster of 50 stone crushing units located at Pammal, in suburban Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu State, India, is a source of high levels of dust generation in the vicinity of the crushers and in the …
Deterioration of pulmonary function in stone quarry …
Chronic exposure to dust has been shown to cause deterioration in lung function among several groups of working populations [42][43][44]. Several studies worldwide, including Palestine, have shown ...
(PDF) LUNG FUNCTION EVALUATION THROUGH SPIROMETRY IN STONE CRUSHING
A cluster of 50 stone Crushing units located at Pammal, in Suburban Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu State, India, is a Source of high levels of dust generation in the vicinity of the crushers ...
Effects of Prolonged Silica Exposure on …
Background: Stone quarrying activities generate dust and fine particulate matters of silica and heavy metals. The prolonged exposure to suspended particulates leads to fatal respiratory complications.
Investigative Effect Of Stone Crushing Dust On The …
2. Does stone crushing dust affect the source of water supply? 3. What measure does the management take towards solving this problem of the effects of stone crushing dust? 1.10 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS 1. Stone crushing dust have negative effect on the health of workers of quarry industry. 2. Stone crushing dust may affect source of water supply. 3.
Comparison of Pulmonary Function Test Abnormalities between Stone
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers.
Effect of Particulate Matter on Stone Crushing Sites
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2020): 7.803 Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 ... from stone crushing industry and its effect on workers and nearby residents. A detailed air pollution survey was conducted at Chitrakoot, Banda and Mahoba of Bundelkhand, U. P. India. High volume and respirable ...
Code and Title of the Research Project: Respiratory …
quarries has been reported among workers in Palestine (3,4), but no research which examines the effects of dust exposure on populations living close to quarry and stone cutting sites has been completed. Yet, the literature indicates associations between dust exposure and negative health outcomes (5-9). This research project aimed to uncover the ...
[PDF] Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing
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 determine the …
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 effects of dust exposure on people living close to quarry sites and compared them with those who live far from the quarry sites. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 79 exposed …