1119· The grinding and sanding of synthetic engineered stone exposes workers to high levels of lung-scarring silica. Experts say the health risk should have been clear long …
Thus, the present fast growing stone industry had deep roots in history and local tradition (ULGDP, 2011). or may cause health problems due to deterioration of the water used for …
208· Limestone is a fundamental raw material in various industrial sectors. It is formed due to biochemical precipitation of calcium carbonate, and further compaction over …
6. Preventing Long-Term Health Issues. Working with stone over extended periods can result in long-term musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive motion, heavy lifting, and …
Thus, the present fast growing stone industry had deep roots in history and local tradition (ULGDP, 2011). or may cause health problems due to deterioration of the water used for …
Members of the stone industry from across the globe gathered at the start of Coverings 2024 for the State of the Stone Industry discussion, moderated by Jim Hieb, CEO of the Natural Stone …
NAAQ standard in and around stone crusher industry i.e. RSPM 1803±71.5 to 140.66±40.68 3μg/m3 and SPM 3758±29.8 to 300.33 μg/m). Fig: 2- Status of health problems in and …
health-related problems experienced by the respondents was respiratory problems such as cough and cold and asthma. In spite of the benefit of quarrying to the economy, it brings about impact
2020430· Stone crushing and quarrying activities have considerable effects on environmental quality and human health. Present study was conducted to assess environmental perspectives of various stone
Keywords— Stone crushing units, Pollution, Costs analysis, Control measures, Health effects, Environmental effects 1. INTRODUCTION Stone crushers are very useful for the construction …
The Federation of Indian Granite and Stone Industry estimated that the Indian marble industry is worth $85 million and accounts for 27% of the total stone produced globally [15]. Among the …
314· The dark side of this stone industry is the unsustainable practices used in quarrying and the huge amounts of waste generated every year. These wastes are dumped …
This study aims to investigate the problem of soil contamination due to stone cutting industry in Hebron district. The study further aims to: find out the effect of stone slurry waste on pH, EC, …
2024122· The patient is still working in the countertop-cutting industry due to lack of other job opportunities. Credit: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and Sundus Lateef, …
Stone quarrying is a widely prevalent, export-oriented industry in India, Tamil Nadu, with more than 1100 stone quarry units, of which nearly 985 are located in residential areas. In stone …
314· Results of the health survey show that 65.5 % of the workers surveyed were affected by breathing problems (like tuberculosis, silicosis, asthma), 19 % were affected by eye problems and 13.8 %...
“Particulate matter from stone crushing industry: size distribution and health effects”. Marimuthu, A., has undertaken a study on “A study of the economic impact of dust Environmental …
the health of area residents vastly. Various health issues that are faced by the area residents due to quarry mining are summarized in different heads. 3.7 Influence of quarrying on Human …
Indian calcareous stone industry currently produces around 17.8 M. T. of solid calcareous waste : 12.2 million tonnes as rejects at the mine sites, 5.2 million tonnes in the form of cuttings / …
513· Background and objectives The prevalence of occupational injuries among blue-collar workers is higher in the stone-crushing industries due to high-risk and iterant nature of …
2025213· It’s now no secret that tradies working alongside engineered stone have been unknowingly risking their lives for years. But a new study from Monash University has exposed …
Stone quarrying is a widely prevalent, export-oriented industry in India, Tamil Nadu, with more than 1100 stone quarry units, of which nearly 985 are located in residential areas. In stone …
228· Excessive demand for stones due to rapid infrastructure development led to uncontrolled stone quarrying in Mitrapur panchayat of Balasore district causing serious …
2024328· Prolonged or intense exposure to silica dust can lead to a range of health issues, including silicosis, lung cancer, and other debilitating lung diseases. Workers in the …
pollution problem around the stone crusher area. S. Chaurasiya (2009)[9], studied that during the process of crushing stones fine aerosol of stone dust is generated which cause environmental …
This study has been conducted to assess the attributes of occupational injuries, health issues, and associated risks faced by the stone-crushing industry workers. Due to the laborious nature …
The supplement industry is booming—but so are serious health issues tied to taking these pills and powders. including mood swings, gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, kidney stones, hair …