ArticleJournal of health & pollution2021
Underground Gold Miner Exposure to Noise, Diesel Particulate Matter and Crystalline Silica Dust.
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- Noise exposure assessment of non-coal mining workers in four provinces of China.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Estimating the mortality burden of large scale mining projects-Evidence from a prospective mortality surveillance study in Tanzania.PLOS global public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundRespirable dust, diesel particulate matter, crystalline silica and noise pollution are the most common causes of health issues experienced by underground mine workers. Assessment of exposure levels in relation to standard regulatory body permissible levels is essential for the safety of mine workers.
objectivesThe present study compared exposure levels of diesel particulate matter, crystalline silica dust and noise experienced across different underground mine worker job titles.
methodsSubjective sampling was employed using gravimetric air samplers over an 8-hour time weighted average for two periods designated as period 1 (first half of the year) and period 2 (second half of the year). A comparative analysis of exposure levels between job titles and in relation to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) permissible exposure levels (PELs) was performed.
resultsIn the present study, 90% of the selected job titles were over-exposed to noise and 80% were over-exposed to diesel particulate matter. The highest exposures for crystalline silica dust and diesel particulate matter were found in the 40-49-year-old age group.
conclusionsThe present study of exposure levels of diesel particulate matter, respirable dust, crystalline silica, and noise during underground gold mining demonstrates that better control mechanisms are needed to protect workers. PARTICIPANT CONSENT: Obtained. ETHICS APPROVAL: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare no competing financial interests.
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