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Critical assessment of the effectiveness of different dust control measures in a granite quarry

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The exposure to respirable crystalline silica found in granite dust presents significant health hazards to quarry workers and nearby communities, including silicosis and various respiratory ailments. This study evaluates the efficacy of various pollution control measures implemented in granite quarries. It aimed to provide a comprehensive critical assessment of the effectiveness of various dust control measures, considering their mechanisms, impact on air quality, and implications for worker health and community welfare. The strategy involved compiling and systematically analysing existing research articles, literature, and industry reports. The investigation identified three primary categories of measures: engineering controls, water-based suppression methods, and technological solutions. The study highlighted the significance of environmental impact and sustainability factors in selecting measures. These factors include water and energy consumption, production of secondary pollutants, long-term ecological effects, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Operators and policymakers should utilize integrated, context-specific, inventive, and interdisciplinary strategies to efficiently control particle emissions from granite quarrying.

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Abbreviations

CFD:

Computational fluid dynamics

PEL:

Permissible exposure limit

PM:

Particulate matter

PPE:

Personal protective equipment

RCS:

Respirable crystalline silica

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Saka, M.B., Hashim, M.H.M. Critical assessment of the effectiveness of different dust control measures in a granite quarry. J Public Health Pol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41271-024-00481-6

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