Artificial stone silicosis
Purpose of review: This review details recent findings related to the health effects of occupational exposure to artificial stone dust and the rapid increase in cases of artificial stone associated silicosis around the world. Recent findings: High crystalline silica content artificial stone is now commonly used for the production of kitchen benchtops.
(PDF) Impact of Sandstone Quarrying on the Health of …
Impact of Sandstone Quarrying on the Health of Quarry Workers and Local Residents: A Case Study of Keru, Jodhpur, India March 2022 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-29643-8_5
What Is Stone Washing
Stone washing was first introduced in the 1950s by the denim brand Levi's. The process was initially used to soften and pre-shrink denim before it was cut and sewn into jeans. The process involved washing the denim with pumice stones to create a worn-in, aged look. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that stone washing became popular.
Life Cycle Inventory of techniques for stone …
The energy and environmental impact generated by quarrying companies is a major concern. Several studies highlight that the main issues during ornamental stone …
Emissions and human health impact of particulate matter …
PM 10 consists of only a small percentage of the dust, i.e., 12.72%–18.42% in coal mine and 6.39%–10.77% in stone quarry. The non-respirable particles in the range of 10–50 μm varied in the range 81.58%–87.28% in coal and 89.23%–93.61% in stone (Table 1).Therefore irrespective of the mineral, the particle size distribution shows that non …
Heavy metal rich stone-processing wastewater inhibits
Large amounts of wastewater are generated from stone processing, which are toxic and cause serious environmental and health risks. To quantify the content of stone processing wastewater and ...
Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining
In humid climates, limestone dissolves quickly and is carried away by water. This creates caves which can become weak and collapse. Underground mining of limestone can cause a cascading …
Rapid Health Impact Assessment of a Proposed Poultry Processing …
In 2013, Allen Harim Foods purchased the former site of a Vlasic Pickle plant in Millsboro, Delaware, and proposed to convert the site into a poultry processing plant that would process approximately two million birds weekly. This generated concerns about the proposed plant's potential to impact health and quality of life among residents. We …
Characterization of waste from the ornamental stone processing …
India generates approx. 152,000 m 3 of waste from stone processing per year. Recently, new technologies are introduced to minimize the disorderly disposal of waste, not only from the processing of OS, but also from other industrial sectors. ... The environmental impact from the extraction of clay by the potteries can be defined, …
Nuts and their co-products: The impact of processing …
The impact of processing (roasting) on nut phenolics and antioxidant activities are highlighted. The bioavailability and health benefits of the phenolic compounds from nuts, especially their co-products are also discussed. Research findings from the existing literature published within the last 10 years have been compiled and summarised.
Emission of respirable dust from stone quarrying, potential health …
Opencast stone mining of dolomite rocks is operational in this area and more than 60 open pits are found and large number of stone crushing units are under operation leaving a notable impact on ...
Characteristics of Waste Generated in Dimension Stone Processing …
Natural dimension stone processing generates large volumes of stone waste, which have a significant impact on the environment, as well as on the efficiency and profitability of the stone-processing plant. The article presents the characteristics of waste produced as a result of natural dimension stone processing and the structure of the …
Emission of respirable dust from stone quarrying, potential health
Sample collection and analysis. Bakhrija quarry is surrounded by a number of stone crushing units (≈ 25 units) around it. Samples of suspended particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) were collected from four locations in and around Bakhrija mines during the pre-monsoon season (June 2019).During the sample collection, the ambient temperature …
Occupational exposure to crystalline silica in artificial stone processing
The processing of artificial stones, and in particular quartz-resin conglomerates, has continued to generate serious concerns for the health of workers in the past twenty years due to the onset of severe silicosis associated with particularly short latency periods (Hoy et al. Citation 2018). Our study revealed how an unacceptable risk …
Processed Foods and Health
The Bottom Line. Food processing is a very broad spectrum that ranges from basic technologies like freezing or milling, to the incorporation of additives that promote shelf stability or increase palatability. As a general …
Sustainable development of stone and marble sector in …
Aukour and Al-Qinna (2008) show a case study in Jordan for the impact of stone cutting process on environment and society. The foregoing literature review shows a wide study for the previous researches and studies conducted in the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and European regions about stone and marble sector and their …
(PDF) Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Stone …
The knowledge regarding health effects was showing that 39(65%) people had inadequate knowledge, 21(35%) people had the moderate knowledge, and none of the people had adequate knowledge.
(PDF) Particulate Matter from Stone Crushing …
Emissions from stone processing are considered to be fugitive. ... Accumulated evidence has demonstrated that the biodistribution and human health effects are closely related to the properties of ...
Life Cycle Inventory of techniques for stone quarrying, cutting …
The energy and environmental impact generated by quarrying companies is a major concern. Several studies highlight that the main issues during ornamental stone processing (i.e. extraction, transportation, installation and disposal) are those related to energy, water consumption and waste management [1–5].
Buildings | Free Full-Text | A Comprehensive Review of Stone …
The escalating demand for natural resources within the construction industry is progressing upward. At the same time, however, there is a great concern regarding the depletion of these resources. This review paper emphasizes the significance of utilizing alternative aggregate materials in concrete. Particularly, it aims to explore replacing …
Association between Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure and …
1. Introduction. Occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust (SiO 2) has become one of the most common and serious hazards for artificial stone workers.According to recent studies, a large number of workers are exposed to this mineral dust throughout the world, with more than 3.2 million workers in Europe and more than 2 million in the United …
3. The Environmental Impacts of Aggregate Extraction
Aggregate is mined from the earth, either dug out of pits or blasted out of quarries. This process has many significant environmental impacts. [1] Creating the pits or quarries requires the removal of virtually all natural vegetation, top soil and subsoil to reach the aggregate underneath. Not only does this lead to a loss of existing animal ...
Artificial stone silicosis
Purpose of review: This review details recent findings related to the health effects of occupational exposure to artificial stone dust and the rapid increase in cases …
Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living …
Despite economic importance, the stone industry has a serious negative impact on the environment at both of its types of sites: quarries and cutting workshops. The rock extraction process in quarries is the main source of dust as well as other problems, including noise, vibration, and land disturbance [3,4].
Chemical variability of artificial stone powders in …
Article. Open access. Published: 25 April 2019. Chemical variability of artificial stone powders in relation to their health effects. …
The Environmental Impact of Stone Countertops: What You …
The process of extracting natural stone from quarries can have a significant environmental impact. Quarrying activities can disrupt local ecosystems, damage habitats, and alter the landscape. The use of heavy machinery and explosives during extraction can also contribute to noise pollution and air pollution in the surrounding areas.
How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
Grief is that emotional state that just knocks you off your feet and comes over you like a wave. Grieving necessarily has a time component to it. Grieving is what happens as we adapt to the fact ...
Influence of Stone Processing Waste on Mechanical
Presently large amounts of slurry are generated in natural stone processing plants with an important impact on the environment and humans. ... 199 and 388 that indicated at risk for developing ...
Study on health impact of wheat challenges …
A review, undertaken by scientists at the University of Warwick, of the current evidence on the dietary and health impact of whole grain cereal consumption finds that many of the myths attributed ...
Self‐reported disease symptoms of stone quarry workers …
The adverse health effects of working in the stone quarry industry have been well documented. 4, 19, 20, ... et al. Personal protective equipment and work safety climate among Latino poultry processing workers in Western North Carolina, USA. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012; 18 (4):320‐328. 10.1179/2049396712Y.0000000006. …