Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
ResultKey words: Quarrying impact, air pollution, particulate matter, occupational health, Nigeria Introduction materials. ... Due to the The circumstances surrounding most dilution and spread of particulates from quarry developing countries, Nigeria inclusive, is more sites to other locations, workers at the quarry are pathetic in …
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(PDF) Granite Stone Quarrying: Determinants of Employee …
ResultMost (32.9%) of the workers earn between 26 to 50% of their house hold income from quarry job. A proportion of 21.72% of the respondents earning less than N20,000 have quarry engagements providing ...
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A case study of the life cycle impact of limestone quarrying …
ResultThe ReCiPe method was used to assess the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA). This. method is one of the newest and mostly used LCIA approach in the world, it exposes a. A. case study of the life ...
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(PDF) Occupational Health Hazards Associated with
ResultOccupational Health Hazards Associated with Continuous Exposure to Quarry Activities among Quarry Workers in Ebonyi State, South East Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria May 2017 DOI: 10.9790/2402-1104011019
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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of hard rock quarrying …
ResultThe principal geomorphic impact of quarrying resulted from the removal of stone in excessive quantities which in turn leads to the destruction of the natural habitat of the area. ... Adeola, G. T. (2009). Impact of granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. …
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Health impact assessment of quarrying in some parts of …
ResultStill, quarrying activities have contributed immensely to the enhancement of the economy from local, state and federal levels in Nigeria (Baah-Ennumh et al. …
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(PDF) Impact of Particulate Matter as an Air Quality
ResultThis study examines the impact of particulate matter (PM2.5) and (PM10) as an air quality pollutant released from quarry operations at a quarry site in Akamkpa, Cross River State, Nigeria.
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Environmental impact assessment of laterite quarrying from …
ResultMining and quarrying provide the basic raw materials for sustaining human well-being and are critical for achieving economic developments. At the same time, environmental degradation and its associated social impacts and inequalities have become a grave reality of mining sector that affects all nations, individually …
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(PDF) Effect of quarrying activity on biodiversity: Case study …
ResultThis study assessed the effects of quarrying on vegetation characteristics in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. ... Map of Nigeria showing the location of Ogun State and Ijebu North local Government marked yellow. Figure 2. Showing the sketched map of the Quarry site at Ogbere, indicating both …
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Environmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in Ebonyi …
ResultEnvironmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in Ebonyi State, south-eastern Nigeria. Original Paper. Published: 03 November 2023. Volume 16, …
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Environmental Impact of Mining in Nigeria (A Case Study of …
ResultAccording to studies, mining is one of the most hazardous industries in the world in terms of environmental impacts, as well as long-term human health effects (Olatunji, 2020). The activities of ...
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Impact of quarry activities on the serenity of the …
ResultQuarrying of rock for construction purposes is a significant industry in Nigeria thus contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This study examined the heavy and trace metal …
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THE PHENOMENON OF LAND DEGRADATION IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF EFFECTS …
ResultAbstract. ABSTRACT The phenomenon of land degradation occurs in different parts of Nigeria. Land degradation is induced by human and natural activities. This paper focuses on the human induced ...
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(PDF) Assessment of Environmental Impacts of …
ResultPDF | The study investigated the environmental effects of quarry operations in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while it specifically sought to identify... | Find, read and cite all the …
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Socio-Economic Impact of Granite Stone Quarry …
ResultA significant socio-economic impact of quarry was seen in improvement in social status; 13.1% and 50.0% of the ... Livelihood, granite stone, quarry jobs, Nigeria 1. INTRODUCTION Quarrying activities has led to development of infrastructure, created employment opportunities, growth of towns and has contributed to the …
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BY Okolie K.C,1 Prof, Mbamali. I2 & Elamah D3 IJSER
Resultquarrying on Otere village Odeda Southwestern Nigeria, while Musa Jiya (2011) studied An assessment of mining activities impact on vegetation in Bukuru Jos Plateau State using Normalized Differential
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
ResultApproval for quarry operation should mandate environmental impact assessment and ensure strict implementation of outlined mitigation measures so as to guarantee environmental sustainability. Key words: Quarrying impact, air pollution, particulate matter, occupational health, Nigeria
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Investigation of environmental effect of stone …
ResultThe two quarries are situated in Ishiagu and Akpoha in Nigeria. Water samples were collected from the surface water while borehole water was collected at the depth of 5 m. Samples …
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Environment and Social Impacts of Stone Quarrying: …
ResultThe study were seek to investigate the impact of stone quarrying on the environment and societies. In this case, responses were sought from questionnaire, key informant interview and observation. 3.1. Social and Environmental Impact of Stone Quarrying Quarrying activity often have long-term social, and …
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Environmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in Ebonyi …
ResultThe activities of quarrying in Ebonyi State have resulted in the loss of soil nutrients and an increase in soil pollution. This paper examines the environmental impact of quarrying on soil quality in the three zones of Ebonyi State, south-eastern Nigeria. To achieve the main aim of the study, three objectives …
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Investigation of environmental effect of stone …
ResultThe research investigated the effect of quarrying activities on water and soil quality in two communities of Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Water and soil pollution that has affected soil fertility …
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Effects of Open Cast Quarrying Technique on Vegetation …
ResultThe study was aimed at the application of a precise method to ascertain the role of quarrying activities on vegetation cover in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Quarrying activities affect vegetation cover by hindering it from performing its biological roles among which is the photosynthesis process by means of which the environmental …
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Environmental Effect of Quarrying Activities in Oba …
Resultenvironmental effects associated with quarrying activities emanating from three quarry sites located along Akure-Owo Road, Oba-Ile, in Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Sites Stoneworks, RCC and JCC Quarries are located along Akure-Owo Road in a locality called Oba-Ile, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, …
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Leading Quarrying Services for Stone & Limestone in Nigeria …
ResultEnvironmental Impact of Quarrying in Nigeria. The quarrying industry in Nigeria has been a major contributor to the country's economy for decades. However, as with any large-scale mining activity, there are environmental impacts that must be considered and addressed. In this section, we will explore the various ways that …
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Socio-Economics and Health Impact of Quarry Sites on the …
ResultImpact of granite quarrying on the health of workers and nearby residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 2 (1): 1 -11.
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Impact of Granite Quarrying on the Health of Workers and …
ResultThe present paper monitored levels of suspended particulate matters in the ambient air in and around selected quarries and analyzed the prevalent health problems suffered by nearby residents and quarry workers. It also assessed the residents' awareness of the negative implications of living in close proximity to quarry sites. …
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Environmental impact of quarrying on air quality in …
ResultQuarrying has become critical in several developing countries, including Nigeria. Nigeria is endowed with enormous quarry resources, which have greatly contrib …
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IMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A …
ResultIMPACT OF GRANITE QUARRY ON THE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF IYUKU COMMUNITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA BY Bldr. M. O. OBOIRIEN oboirienmomoh@yahoo 08064326749, 08052273676 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AUCHI POLYTECHNIC, AUCHI EDO STATE 1 …
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Impact of Quarrying Activities on the Water Quality in …
ResultCitations. IRE Journals: Osiyoku Dada Akanni, Ifelola Eyitayo Oluwaseyi, Umoru Titi Abdulasisi "Impact of Quarrying Activities on the Water Quality in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo, Edo State, Nigeria" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 11 2023 Page 309-314
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Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Quarry …
ResultEnvironmental effects such as land degradation and pollution of various forms (air, ground vibration and noise) in the surrounding communities where the mining …
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