Investigative Effect Of Stone Crushing Dust On The Health Of Workers Of Quarry Industry At Umuoghara Community Of Ezza-North Local Government In Ebonyi State
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
The study was carried out to ascertain and investigate on the effect of stone crushing dust on the health of workers of quarry industry at Umuoghara Community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. This project is primarily aimed at investigating the effect of stone crushing dust on workers of quarry industry in the area and provides necessary preventive measures. To achieve the aims and objectives, the researcher used descriptive study design, sample size were selected using simple random sampling method and some research questions were formulated, 144 questionnaire were used and 135 were returned which served as basic instrument for data collection. However, responses from questionnaires were presented and analyzed using simple percentage formula. Finding reveals that stone crushing dust contains silica and other harmful chemicals and inhalation of this dust resorts to infections like silicosis, visual irritation, skin disease and intestinal discomfort. In order to prevent these diseases, recommendations were made in chapter five which includes provision of personal protective devices, proper training of competent personnel, use of substance that does not cause harm to human, health education of the workers on the effect of dust and the measures to prevent the inhalation of dust in the quarry industry.
Authors and Affiliations
Aja, Josiah Nwadibia, Chukwu, Emmanuella N.
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