Occupational health and safety performance in a changing mining environment: Identification of critical factors DOI Creative Commons
Isidora Milošević, Anđelka Stojanović, Đorđe Nikolić

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Safety Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 184, P. 106745 - 106745

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

A Framework for Integrating Sustainable Production Practices Along the Product Life Cycle DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed A.E. Omer, Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim, Ammar H. Elsheikh

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Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100606 - 100606

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Uncertainty in underground mining operations: a bibliometric and systematic literature review analysis DOI
José Salinas, Jairo Jhonatan Marquina Araujo, Marco Antonio Cotrina-Teatino

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World Journal of Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

Purpose This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature on uncertainty in underground mining operations, using bibliometric and systematic analysis covering period from 1975 2024. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this, following questions were addressed mixed-method approach involving bibliometrics, text content analysis: How has field research operations evolved? What are most prominent topics trends operations? possible directions for future Findings As result, networks 327 journal articles Scopus database created examined, main management; rock mechanics; operational optimization; stochastic systems. Finally, inclusive investigation its patterns can serve as basis real-time direction new tool improve activities by implementing advanced technology innovative practices optimizing efficiency. is fundamental identify unknown variables that impair planning, operation, safety economic viability mines. Originality/value 100% original because there no present operations.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Occupation Health and Safety Amongst Mine Workers Exposed to Crystalline Silica Dust in a Low-Income Country: A Case Study from Lesotho DOI Creative Commons

Vuyiseka Langwana,

N Khoza, Phoka C. Rathebe

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Safety, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 76 - 76

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust is one of the most common and severe risks due associated health outcomes among workers results in many occupational-related lung diseases, such as silicosis cancer. The study aimed determine knowledge, attitudes, practices on occupation safety mine exposed Lesotho. A descriptive retrospective cross-sectional design was used study. record review guide retrieve secondary data from Southern Africa Tuberculosis Health Systems Support (SATBHSS) project, which were thereafter entered into STATA software, version 17 for inferential analysis. participants purposively selected. Most between ages 31 40 years age there a significant difference genders with 35 (9%) females 350 (91%) males. majority had high school level education (305, 79%). knowledge generally positive score mean 13.43 (standard deviation: 2.99). miners agreed attitude statements except A1 (25%), A2 (35%), A3 (18%), A4 (31%). practice influenced by working dolerite (p = 0.003), ˂ 0.001), having an about rules at 0.001; 95% CI: 0.92 0.79), while protective factor findings this highlighted toward occupational workers. However, more educational programs can be implemented ensure all understand importance good attitude, appropriate towards their environment.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Spatial Patterns of Heavy Metals in Topsoil and Asthma in the Western Salt Lake Valley, Utah DOI Open Access

L. Lee,

Ruth Kerry, Ben Ingram

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Environments, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 223 - 223

Published: Oct. 13, 2024

Mining activities, particularly in large excavations like the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine Utah, have been increasingly linked to respiratory conditions due heavy-metal-enriched waste and dust. Operating continuously since 1906, contributes 4.4% of Salt Lake Valley PM2.5 pollution. However, extent its contributions larger-sized particulate matter (PM10) dust, soil water contamination, human health impacts is largely unknown. Aerosol optical depth data from Sentinel-2 imagery revealed discernible dust clouds downwind mine smelter on non-prevailing-wind days, suggesting potential heavy metal dispersion this fugitive subsequent deposition nearby surface soils. Our analysis topsoils across western found mean arsenic, copper, lead, zinc concentrations be well above global background concentrations. Also, minimum values for arsenic maximum lead were US EPA regional screening levels residential Thus, greatest concern health. Elevated all metals most notable near mine, smelter, tailings pond. study these elevated asthma outcomes through cluster distance-related comparison tests. Significant clusters high rates observed regions with topsoil concentrations, impacting both low- high-income neighborhoods. The findings preliminary suggest that recent construction especially lands reclaimed former ponds, could contributing atmospheric containing exacerbating residents. methods used aggregated outcome cannot determine causal links between contents outcomes; they can only point a need further investigation. Such investigation should involve individual-level control confounding factors, such as socioeconomic status, access healthcare, lifestyle isolate effect exposures outcomes. This focused source enrichment topsoil. future research also essential assess subsoil parent materials local groundwaters able sources or contamination

Language: Английский

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Estimation of Radio Attenuation Constants for Underground Mine Communication Systems Using Radio Wave Propagation Simulation DOI Creative Commons
Noriko Sato,

Takaya SHIONOIRI,

Hajime Ikeda

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 18, 2024

Abstract This study aims to validate the estimation of radio wave attenuation constants in underground mine communication systems using propagation simulation. Unlike open-pit mines, mines necessitate stringent safety measures protect workers event mechanical failures or rock falls. Early detection and warnings potential hazards are crucial for safety, prompting implementation monitoring systems. Wireless is increasingly favored its ability simplify complex installation these environments. However, designing an effective system must account factors such as influence physical obstacles. Simulations can estimate required number locations wireless devices, aiding design. In this study, RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) values at Osarizawa were calculated InSite software compared measured values, showing error 4.41 dB. The constant was determined be 4.90 ×10− 2 dB/m.

Language: Английский

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Occupational health and safety performance in a changing mining environment: Identification of critical factors DOI Creative Commons
Isidora Milošević, Anđelka Stojanović, Đorđe Nikolić

et al.

Safety Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 184, P. 106745 - 106745

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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