health hazards of coal mining in enugu

health hazards of coal mining in enugu

Health Hazards Of Gold Mining In Enugu

enugu nigeria mining. health hazards of coal mining in enugu The mining of minerals in Nigeria accounts for only 03 of its GDP due to the influence of its Coal was first discovered in Enugu in 1909 and the Ogbete Mine had opened and begun mines abandoned after the mining boom of the 1960snow pose serious health risks to as many as 2

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Environmental impact assessment of coal mining at

2018-6-9 · hazards associated with coal mining at the two mined communities. Furthermore, we investigated the impact of coal mining activities on the pattern of settlement of the local people and the possible benefits of coal mining to Akwuke and Iva communities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Coal mining is the process of extracting coal minerals from under ...

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Effects of coal mining on the water resources in the ...

2017-8-24 · Coal geology and occurence The coal deposit in Enugu area is mainly of sub-bituminous grade, black to brownish black in colour and is estimated at over 80 million tonnes (Kogbe 1974). The coal outcrops along the Enugu escarpment, road cut, mine sites and gullies. The coal bearing formations in the Anambra Basin

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The environmental implications of the exploration and ...

2019-2-1 · The environmental hazards created by mining in the Enugu field include:-Subsidence (e.g. Iva valley). ... AMD in an abandoned coal mine in Enugu had negative effects on the quality of both groundwater and surface water. Mine water is a huge problem which is a danger to aquatic life and adversely affects the health of communities that rely on ...

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Environmental and Health Implications of Coal Mining at ...

2020-8-21 · Coal occurrence, exploitation, Processing, and utilization have strong impact both on human health and the environment. This results from its composition and environment of occurrence. Maiganga Coal occurs in the Gombe sandstone. Result of the petrography analysis of the study area demonstrates high silica content and the presence of some elements in the mine.

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Coal Mine Dust Exposures and Associated Health

2018-11-29 · silica, and associated increased risk of silicosis, in coal mining. The main conclusions drawn from review of the new information are: 1. While findings published since 1995 refine or add further to the understand - ing of the respiratory health effects of coal mine dust described in the NIOSH

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Mining health and safety: 7 common risks to protect ...

2020-3-6 · The mining industry has a reputation for being a risky business, with health risks that are varied and often quite serious, and it is important for miners to protect themselves accordingly.. Nevertheless, mining doesn’t have to be unsafe. With the introduction of strict safety legislation and protocol, as well as advances in safety equipment, the industry has seen its

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The Public Health Conundrum of Coal Mining | Annals of

2017-9-14 · The extraction, transportation, and burning of coal also results in substantial harm to the environment and public health—costs that do not show up in the price of electricity from coal-fired power plants ().Surface mining, particularly utilizing mountaintop removal mining methods common in central Appalachia, results in water contamination, deforestation, increased

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Health Disparities of Coal Miners and Coal Mining

2021-7-9 · CONTINUING EDUCATION Health Disparities of Coal Miners and Coal Mining Communities The Role of Occupational Health Nurses byElisa P. Apostle, BSN, RN, Marykate E. O'Connell, BSN, RN, andToni M. Vezeau, PhD, RNC ABSTRACT This article investigates how the health disparities of Appalachian coal miners and coal mining communities could be

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Occupational Health and Safety Needs Assessment in

2015-6-17 · safety and health; Coal Mining Coal dominates energy production in India contributing about 70% of the total energy production. India has total coal reserves of over 194 billion tonnes and lignite deposit is estimated to be about 2,800 million tonnes. India produces about 320 million tonnes of coal every year.

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ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON THE

2017-3-23 · and other parts of parts of Enugu area due to coal mining and mine drainage contamination in Okpara coal mine. Study area description Akwuke village is located within latitudes 60 24’ N and 60 22’N and longitude 70 26’E and 70 29’ (Fig, 1). Akwuke village is found in Awkananaw in Enugu which is at the eastern foot of

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(PDF) The environmental implications of the exploration ...

The environmental hazards created by mining in the Enugu ... and the health of humans, plants and ani-mals. In the Enugu coal mines, the underground mining method was. employed. This mining method ...

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Human health and safety risks management in

The scrutiny of health and safety of personnel working in underground coal mines is heightened because of fatalities and disasters that occur every year worldwide. A methodology based on fuzzy TOPSIS was proposed to assess the risks associated with human health in order to manage control measures an

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Environmental and Health Implications of Coal

2020-8-21 · Coal occurrence, exploitation, Processing, and utilization have strong impact both on human health and the environment. This results from its composition and environment of occurrence. Maiganga Coal occurs in the

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Safety and health in coal mines

2022-1-17 · Code of practice for occupational safety and occupational health in coal mining - prescribes responsibilitys of the state, coal miners, employers, managers, supervisors and surveyors; covers notification and reporting system for occupational accidents and occupational diseases, protective equipment, ventilation, precautions to take against explosions, fires and

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Mining Program: Occupational Safety and

The higher rate in coal mining leads us to place greater emphasis on research for injury reduction in this Mining sector. The five leading causes of nonfatal lost-time injuries in underground mining are as follows: Handling materials, 33%.

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The impacts of coal dust on miners' health: A review

Coal mining and processing involve multiple dust generation processes including coal cutting, transport, crushing and milling etc. Coal dust is one of the main sources of health hazard for the coal workers. Exposure of coal dusts can be prevented through administrative controls and engineering controls.

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Health Disparities of Coal Miners and Coal Mining

2021-7-9 · CONTINUING EDUCATION Health Disparities of Coal Miners and Coal Mining Communities The Role of Occupational Health Nurses byElisa P. Apostle, BSN, RN, Marykate E. O'Connell, BSN, RN, andToni M. Vezeau, PhD, RNC ABSTRACT This article investigates how the health disparities of Appalachian coal miners and coal mining communities could be

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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in the Coal ...

2019-7-17 · used to evaluate standards and controls and to identify health hazards in the industry. Under NIOSH, the largest coal mining-related project is the Nation­ al Study of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, which was originally intended to be a longitudinal study of CWP in a cohort of miners. Initiated in 1969 and

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Impacts of Coal Use on Health | Annual Review of Public

2020-5-7 · This article reviews evidence for the public health impacts of coal across the extraction, processing, use, and waste disposal continuum. Surface coal mining and processing impose public health risks on residential communities through air and water pollution. Burning coal in power plants emits more nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and heavy

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Effects of coal mining on the water resources in the ...

2017-8-24 · Coal geology and occurence The coal deposit in Enugu area is mainly of sub-bituminous grade, black to brownish black in colour and is estimated at over 80 million tonnes (Kogbe 1974). The coal outcrops along the Enugu escarpment, road cut, mine sites and gullies. The coal bearing formations in the Anambra Basin

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environmental impact of coal mining in nigeria

Coal mining in Enugu district Nigeria EJAtlas. Mar 16 32 There are numerous damaging environmental impacts of coal that occur through its mining preparation combustion waste storage and transport This COAL MINING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Philip J Lloyd1 Energy Research Institute University of Cape Town Abstract The environmental impacts of coal mining Coal

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Coal Mining Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Records, Reports, Plans and Procedures. 4 (1) Every record, report, plan or procedure referred to in these Regulations, or any copy thereof, shall be kept by the employer above ground at the coal mine in respect of which it applies (a) in such a manner that it is readily available for examination by a safety officer and by the safety and health committee or the safety and health

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Heavy Metals Concentrations in Coal and Sediments

present in high amount could preclude the coal from being used in environmentally sensitive situations (Ward, 1984). Ekulu River is the largest body of inland waters in Enugu Urban, which is of considerable importance industrially, culturally, and in agriculture. Ekulu coal mine is located by the bank of the Ekulu river.

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Occupational safety and health in the mining (coal and ...

2014-12-5 · 1991 - Safety and health in opencast mines. 1986 - Safety and health in coal mines. 1974 - Prevention of accidents due to explosions underground in coal mines. 1965 - Guide to the prevention and suppression of dust in mining, tunnelling and quarrying. 1959 - Prevention of accidents due to electricity underground in coal mines.

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The impacts of coal dust on miners' health: A review

Coal mining and processing involve multiple dust generation processes including coal cutting, transport, crushing and milling etc. Coal dust is one of the main sources of health hazard for the coal workers. Exposure of coal dusts can be prevented through administrative controls and engineering controls.

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Mine safety and health - CSIRO

Mine gas, spontaneous combustion (sponcom), fires, dust and coal burst are life-threatening hazards in mining, particularly in coal mining. Not only do these issues affect the safety and health of people working in the industry, they can also have a significant influence on the financial viability of a coal mine.

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The Public Health Conundrum of Coal Mining | Annals of

2017-9-14 · The extraction, transportation, and burning of coal also results in substantial harm to the environment and public health—costs that do not show up in the price of electricity from coal-fired power plants ().Surface mining, particularly utilizing mountaintop removal mining methods common in central Appalachia, results in water contamination, deforestation, increased

Read More

Occupational Health and Safety Needs Assessment in

2015-6-17 · safety and health; Coal Mining Coal dominates energy production in India contributing about 70% of the total energy production. India has total coal reserves of over 194 billion tonnes and lignite deposit is estimated to be about 2,800 million tonnes. India produces about 320 million tonnes of coal every year.

Read More

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in the Coal ...

2019-7-17 · used to evaluate standards and controls and to identify health hazards in the industry. Under NIOSH, the largest coal mining-related project is the Nation­ al Study of Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, which was originally intended to be a longitudinal study of CWP in a cohort of miners. Initiated in 1969 and

Read More