Spatial distribution and radiological hazards assessment of …

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Research into potentially negative radiological impact of quarries has been focused on the exposure of quarry workers to ionising radiation (5, 6, 7, 8) and on radioactive content analysis …

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The radiological impact of quarry activities on workers and local residents due to the presence of naturally occurring radionuclides have been investigated for two quarry industries.

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Radiological impact of an active quarry in the Papuk Nature...

Since the forest trails in the Park lead right up to the quarries, we believed it was important to determine the radiological impact of the quarries on the Park environment. We …

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Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a …

Background: In 1997, a Monograph from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified occupational exposure to crystalline silica as carcinogenic to humans. Large amounts of epidemiological data have been …

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INVOLVEMENT OF LUNG AND LUNG FUNCTION TESTS …

LUNG FUNCTION TESTS IN STONE WORKERS Table 3: Mean values of pulmonary function (Females) Age Group (Years) Mean FEV1 X±2SE Mean FVC X+2SE Mean FEV,/FVC% X …

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Radiological Health Implications of Radiation Levels In Rock …

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Pulmonary problems among quarry workers of stone crushing industrial

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 …

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Pulmonary Problems among Quarry Workers of Stone Crushing Industrial

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Radiological Health Implications of Radiation Levels In Rock …

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Torr Quarry Case Study

Torr Quarry, Somerset. Aggregate Industries manages Torr Quarry, a significant limestone extraction site among the Mendip Hills' eight quarries. The quarry is a significant employer in the area, providing over 100 jobs, and is estimated to …

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Assessment of radiation hazards from natural …

The measured activity concentrations of 40 K, 232 Th, and 238 U from the examined quarry sites were also found to be comparable to those of the peripheral soils, suggesting that the radiation ...

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Environmental risk assessment of background radiation, natural

In Nigeria specifically, environmental risk assessment is yet to be incorporated in the guidelines of setting up quarry site. Most of the radiological assessments of quarry rocks …

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factors affecting employee safety in the quarry industry

Guidance on the provision of barriers in quarries. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 further requires that the employer (normally the Quarry Operator) makes sure that the conduct …

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Ionizing radiation has short-term and long-term effects on health particularly associated with the Naturally Occurring Radionuclides (NOR). The short-term effect should be …

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This Research involves radiological study to assess the marl layer in the Euphrates Formation (Early Miocene) as a raw material for Portland cement industry. Nine wells are …

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Radiological impact of an active quarry in the Papuk Nature …

Quarries are considered a potential source of increased radioactivity, as stone digging can bring material containing increased radioactive content to the surface (3, 4).

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INVOLVEMENT OF LUNG AND LUNG FUNCTION TESTS IN STONE QUARRY …

This study has found 32.5% prevalence of respiratory morbidity In stone quarry workers, on the basis of radiological appearance. However, no case of silicosis was detected. ... Irrespective of …

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THE NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS AND …

and medical and industrial applications. Natural radiation from NORMs constitutes about 87% of the radiation doses received by humans (Shetty and Narayana, 2010). Moreover, they give …

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Comparative Study on Radiological Impact of Quarry Industries: a …

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Radiological Impact of An Active Quarry in The Papuk Nature …

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ry effects, 6 such as chronic bronchitis, em - ... based on radiological study; the severity ... worker had spent working in the quarry industry (i.e., the duration of exposure to

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Comparative Study on Radiological Impact of Quarry …

Abstract: The radiological impact of quarry activities on workers and local residents due to the presence of naturally occurring radionuclides have been investigated for two quarry industries. …

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Investigative Effect Of Stone Crushing Dust On The Health …

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Silicosis in the Cement Industry: Case and Literature Review

Paraclinically, radiological signs of pulmonary fibrosis were objectified in 12 cases and emphysema in 4 cases, a restrictive ventilatory disorder was found in 4 cases.

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Occupational exposure due to naturally occurring radionuclide …

The potential occupational exposure in granite quarry industry due to the presence of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) has been investigated. The activity …

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Quarry Industry Radiological Effect

The radiological impact of quarry activities on workers and local residents due to the presence of naturally occurring radionuclides have been investigated for two quarry industries.

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Effects of Quarry Activities on some Selected Communities in the …

Extraction of Limestone is an economically important and widespread activity in Ghana and has existed since historical times. However, in spite of its remarkable contribution towards …

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Respiratory symptoms, spirometric, and radiological status of …

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