The aim of this study was to describe and reflect on the health impact assessment (HIA) process that assessed the potential health risks and/or benefits that the mine establishment could bring to the Sámi community.
DetailsImpact assessment of the communication from the Commission to the Parliament on the "Exploration and production of hydrocarbons (such as shale gas) using high volume hydraulic fracturing in the EU" (EC ... Concerning negative impacts on mining community health and safety, the indicators "risk of mortality for communicable and non ...
DetailsIt was found that, despite an association between declining respiratory function and length of time mining, only a minority of miners showed clinical features of chronic mercury intoxication, and clinical indicators such as pulmonary function tests are recommended as additional criteria for the diagnosis of mercury intoxication. Increasing artisanal and …
DetailsIn Mongolia, methodologies to introduce health impact assessment (HIA) as part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process have been investigated, and a mechanism to incorporate HIA into the current EIA process is proposed. ... and urbanization together with the interest from international mining companies in the resources of the ...
DetailsMonitoring and evaluation of impact assessments are large gaps in mining legislation and research, and this should be addressed with a clear demand for impact assessment evaluation from decision-makers. ... Stephens C, Ahern M. Worker and community health impacts related to mining internationally: a rapid review of the …
DetailsIntroduction. Mineral wealth is an important asset that can be used to stimulate or enhance economic growth and spur infrastructure development, including the building of schools, hospitals and road networks.1 Mining has played a substantial role in the development of Ghana, which is second only to South Africa in terms of gold …
DetailsEnvironmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative effects and an increase in the positive effects caused by mine projects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact …
DetailsIntroduction: Gold mining is crucial to economic growth and development in several countries including Ghana. It accounts for 40% of Ghana's export earnings and 5.7% of Ghana's GDP.
DetailsCoal mining activities are causing an extensive range of environmental issues at both operating and abandoned mine sites. It is one of the most environmentally destructive practices, with the capability to eliminate fauna and flora, impact the groundwater system, and pollute the soil, air, and water. The Czech Republic relies almost exclusively on coal …
DetailsIncreasing artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in developing countries has raised health concerns in mining communities. A preliminary health survey was …
DetailsImpact Assessment, Mining and Genuine Development', 5/1 Law, ... the health and environmental impacts. 105 Now 'when a. mining company just explores an area, people in the local.
DetailsMining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also …
DetailsSub-Saharan Africa is rich in natural resources but also faces widespread poverty. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals brought increased attention to resource extraction projects, emphasizing their development potential in extraction regions. While mining companies are required to conduct environmental impact assessments, …
DetailsWhereas assessing health is a mandatory feature of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Sweden, health impacts are often vaguely described, making their. Skip to ... this study proved that it is possible to conduct a comprehensive HIA in the context of Sámi health research. Given that mining in Sweden occurs mostly in Sámi territory and ...
DetailsEnvironmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the effects caused by a project on the environment. The outcomes generated by this assessment can lead to a reduction of the negative effects and an increase in the positive effects caused by mine projects. The present study was conducted to evaluate the environmental impact …
DetailsThe aim of this study was to describe and reflect on the health impact assessment (HIA) process that assessed the potential health risks and/or benefits that the mine …
DetailsIn a study by Emmanuel et al., (2018) it was shown that the environmental impact assessment of mines can be used to determine the environmental and health effects of …
DetailsMethod of assessment. To assessment of environmental impacts, a modified version of Folchi Matrix was used. Folchi Matrix was originally developed for impact assessment of mining operations in Italy [].Whilst other methods are capable to review only one or two aspects of environmental impacts, Folchi method can evaluate …
DetailsSimilarly, all development projects have the potential to generate positive and negative health and wellbeing impacts. Assessment and management of community health, safety and wellbeing impacts is increasingly considered part of the risk management and social responsibility of mining and metals operators.
DetailsResearch article Health and environmental impact assessment of landfill mining activities: A case study in Norfolk, UK Mohammed Zaria,b *, Richard Smitha c, Charles Wrightd, Rebecca Ferraria a University of Nottingham, Faculty of Engineering, Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department, Coates Building, University Park, …
DetailsWhile mining projects can have positive impacts on the development of local water infrastructure, improved management of negative impacts of mining projects is needed for promoting 'Good health ...
Detailsthe environmental impact assessment of mines can be used to determine the environmental and health effects of mines, such as water pollution, forest destruction, reduction of soil nutri-ents, destruction of wildlife habitat, and threats to human health [15]. 1.1. Environmental impacts associated with coal mining methods
DetailsThis study used life cycle assessment (LCA) tool to evaluate the overall impact of artisanal sandstone mining (ASAM) on the environment and human health. The impact categories assessed in the study included: resource depletion, global warming, ozone layer depletion and acidification.
Detailsassessment; disease prevention approaches; and methods development. The experi- ... concerning health effects associated with coal mining: 1. Exposure to coal mine dust causes various pulmonary diseases, including coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) and chronic obstructive pulmonary
DetailsThe release of fine particles during mechanical landfill mining (LFM) operations is a potential environmental pollution and human health risk. Previous studies demonstrate that a significant proportion (40-80% wt) of the content of fine soil-like materials within the size range <10 mm to <4 mm …
DetailsWhereas assessing health is a mandatory feature of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Sweden, health impacts are often vaguely described, making their health preventive role meaningless.
DetailsMining is regarded as one of the major economic activities with the ability to contribute to economic development. However, governments, the general public, stakeholder organizations and individuals have been concerned about the environmental and health implications of mining on surrounding communities. This paper investigated …
Details2 Social Impact Assessment in The Mining Industry: Current Situation and Future Directions Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Impact Assessment as a Political Process 4 3 What is Social Impact Assessment? 5 3.1 A Brief History of SIA 5 3.2 Models, Methods, and SIA 6 3.3 Integration of Technical and Participatory Approaches 7
DetailsHealth Impact Assessment (HIA) is a practical approach used to judge the potential health effects of a proposed policy, programme or project on a population, particularly on vulnerable or disadvantaged groups. Recommendations are produced for decision-makers and stakeholders, with the aim of maximizing the proposal's positive health effects and …
DetailsThe potential impacts of coal mining on health have been addressed by the application of impact assessment methodologies that use the results of qualitative and quantitative analyses to support their conclusions and recommendations. Although human epidemiological analyses can provide the most releva …
DetailsThe occupational health and safety implications associated with compressed and extended work periods have not been fully explored in the mining sector. To examine the impact on employee health and ...
DetailsA human health risk assessment is used to assess the potential impacts of chemical exposure in contaminated environmental media on human health Li et al., 2014 Li Z.
DetailsHealth impact assessment; mining; Sápmi; Sámi; Sweden Introduction Health impact assessment (HIA) has gained acknowl-edgement internationally as a feasible method to assess health at the population level when a new pol-icy or project is planned to be implemented (Finer et al. 2005; Knutsson and Linell 2010; Birley 2011; Fischer ...
DetailsThe broader health and well-being outcomes associated with mining activity that should be monitored and addressed in addition to environmental health impacts to support co …
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