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ArticleHeliyon2023

Socio-demographic effects on role assignment and associated occupational health and safety issues in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Amansie Central District, Ghana.

Peter Donkor, Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi, Kwasi Frimpong, Samuel Kofi Mensah, Elikplim Sarah Siabi, Christopher Vuu

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Article in Heliyon, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Peter DonkorSchool of Public Service and Governance, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, P. O. Box AH50, Achimota, Accra, Ghana.
Ebenezer Kwadwo SiabiEarth Observation Research and Innovation Center (EORIC), University of Energy and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 214, Sunyani, Ghana.
Kwasi FrimpongSchool of Public Service and Governance, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, P. O. Box AH50, Achimota, Accra, Ghana.
Samuel Kofi MensahSchool of Public Service and Governance, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, P. O. Box AH50, Achimota, Accra, Ghana.
Elikplim Sarah SiabiDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Energy and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 214, Sunyani, Ghana.
Christopher VuuDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, KNUST, Kumasi-Ghana/ Regional Water and Environmental Sanitation Centre, Kumasi (RWESCK), KNUST, Ghana.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration · GHUniversity of Energy and Natural Resources · GHKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · GH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The study employed the binary logistic regression model, Chi-square, and likelihood ratio test to explore the nexus between socio-demographic characteristics and role assignment as well as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) undertakings in the Amansie Central District of Ghana. Simple random sampling was employed to sample 250 respondents from three (3) different mining sites. The results revealed that socio-demographic variables such as age, gender, and work experience significantly impacted the type of role assumed by individuals in ASGM undertakings. For the socio-demographic effects on OHS issues, male respondents especially those in the age group between 18 and 35 with less work experience and education had a higher risk of recording injuries/accidents. Other risk factors such as types of role, reasons for ASGM, awareness of OHS hazards, awareness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), usage of PPE, arrest for not using PPE, cost of PPE, and frequency of buying PPE had a statistically significant influence on the occurrence of injuries/accidents. It is recommended that the Government implement initiatives to ensure that workers in ASGM operations in Ghana are provided with training, education, resources, and support services to ensure their safety and well-being, taking into account their socio-demographic characteristics. Also, the government and related stakeholders create more jobs through sustainable mining with long-term potential in local districts to address goals 1 (No poverty) and 2 (zero hunger) of the sustainable development goals.

Indexed as

AOR, Adjusted Odd RatiosASGM, Artisanal and small-scale gold miningCOR, Crude Odd RatiosEPA, Environmental Protection AgencyLI, Legislative InstrumentMDAs, Municipal and Districts AssembliesMinCom, Minerals CommissionMiningOccupational accidentsOccupational hazardsOccupational healthOHS, Occupational Safety and HealthPPE, Personal Protective EquipmentRisk factorsSafety

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PMID36873478
PMCPMC9976322
OpenAlexW4320717171

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