TY - JOUR
T1 - Risk Analysis and Control Strategies for Dust Exposure in Aggregate Crushing Plants
AU - Garcia-Granda, Luis Heinner
AU - Sánchez-Shapiama, Willy Anthony
AU - Albujar-Verona, Cecilia Elizabeth
AU - Alvarado-Silva, Carlos Alexis
AU - de Azevedo Silva, Fernando
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2024, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - This research aims to propose preventive measures for addressing health issues caused by dust exposure in a construction aggregate crushing plant. Initially, excessive dust emissions from stone crushing and vehicular traffic were identified. Monitoring using the Thermo Scientific VFC-PM10 air sampler showed a concentration value (659.68 μg/m3) exceeding ECA and WHO standards significantly. The VPC300 particle counter detected hazardous concentrations of fine dust particles (0.3 μm to 5.0 μm), indicating high exposure intensity. The quarry, the raw material source, exhibited a high SiO2 concentration (95.67% to 98.05%). A worker survey assessed personal susceptibility factors for dust-related health conditions. Control measures to mitigate dust emissions and administrative actions to reduce occupational diseases have been proposed based on these findings.
AB - This research aims to propose preventive measures for addressing health issues caused by dust exposure in a construction aggregate crushing plant. Initially, excessive dust emissions from stone crushing and vehicular traffic were identified. Monitoring using the Thermo Scientific VFC-PM10 air sampler showed a concentration value (659.68 μg/m3) exceeding ECA and WHO standards significantly. The VPC300 particle counter detected hazardous concentrations of fine dust particles (0.3 μm to 5.0 μm), indicating high exposure intensity. The quarry, the raw material source, exhibited a high SiO2 concentration (95.67% to 98.05%). A worker survey assessed personal susceptibility factors for dust-related health conditions. Control measures to mitigate dust emissions and administrative actions to reduce occupational diseases have been proposed based on these findings.
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U2 - 10.3303/CET24108012
DO - 10.3303/CET24108012
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85189958311
SN - 2283-9216
VL - 108
SP - 67
EP - 72
JO - Chemical Engineering Transactions
JF - Chemical Engineering Transactions
ER -