Radiological impact of oil and Gas Activities in selected oil fields in Production Land Area of Delta State, Nigeria

Agbalagba, Ezekiel O.; Avwiri, G. O.; Chad-Umoren, Yehuwdah E.

doi:10.4314/jasem.v17i2.11

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“…Radionuclides have been reported in leachates [102] and groundwater [102,105,107] and rivers [107,108] with identified sources being the human activities, inclusive of dumpsites [102,105] and abattoir wastes [109]. Dumpsites and landfills are therefore potential sources of radionuclide inputs into inland surface and groundwaters; the above-cited reports indicated the presence of radionuclides in soils around target dumpsites, confirming the migration of substances from dumpsites, as reported [108], using time-lapsed vertical electrical sounding (VES).…”

Section: Municipal Solid Waste and Inland Water Bodies In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 69%

Municipal Solid Waste Management and the Inland Water Bodies: Nigerian Perspectives

Sowunmi¹

2019

Municipal Solid Waste Management

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) composition, natural transformation, dynamics and impacts on inland water bodies in Nigeria were examined, using dumpsites and landfills as the common markers. Nigeria is estimated to have over 178.5 million people and kg/capita/day of 0.26-1.02 MSW, projected to increase with the expansion of the economy which is in need of better articulated MSW management strategies. The enormous natural inland surface and groundwater resources are daily challenged directly and indirectly, through decline in physical, chemical and biological quality. Solid waste disposal along the waterways and leachates from natural activities on materials at dumpsites and landfills was strongly identified and recognized as the source of pollutant inputs. The immediate and projected public health consequences in changes in inland waters were provided for resident aquatic organisms, some of which serves as food for resident human populations that are largely dependent on these water bodies for their daily water requirements.

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Section: Municipal Solid Waste and Inland Water Bodies In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 69%

Municipal Solid Waste Management and the Inland Water Bodies: Nigerian Perspectives

Sowunmi¹

2019

Municipal Solid Waste Management

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“…The exposure rates for the host communities range from 0.62 AE 0.16 mSvy À1 in Evwreni community to 1.117 AE 0.37 mSvy À1 in Otujeremi town. Agbalagba et al (2013) further observed that proximity to radiation source plays an important role in the radiation impact and distribution. The equivalent dose rate for Otujeremi and Ekakpamre communities exceed the 1.0 mSvy À1 maximum permissible limit recommended for non-nuclear work environments and the general public (ICRP 2007).…”

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“…4 Radiological Exposure for Public, Workers, and Environmental Impact of TENORM Agbalagba et al (2013) indicated that the mean radiation values to the public in the Nigerian communities of Ughelli East, Kokori, Eriemu, Evwreni, Oweh, OlomoroOleh fields are within the 1.0 mSvy À1 maximum permissible limit recommended for nonnuclear work environments and the general public, while the values for Otorogu, Ughelli West, Afiesere and Uzere West and East fields exceed this limit. The exposure rates for the host communities range from 0.62 AE 0.16 mSvy À1 in Evwreni community to 1.117 AE 0.37 mSvy À1 in Otujeremi town.…”

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Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM) in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Review

Doyi

Essumang

Dampare

et al. 2015

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 238

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Radiation is part of the natural environment: it is estimated that approximately 80 % of all human exposure comes from naturally occurring or background radiation. Certain extractive industries such as mining and oil logging have the potential to increase the risk of radiation exposure to the environment and humans by concentrating the quantities of naturally occurring radiation beyond normal background levels (Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli 2004).

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“…Radiological damage to the environment because of the impact of ionizing radiations from atmosphere as well as water bodies has also been reported with consequent contamination of aquatic life-forms which when ingested by humans inadvertently has the capacity to increase the risk of occurrence of several diseases [6,9]. Activities in oil installations entails manual handling tasks like lifting, reaching, carrying, holding, climbing, repetitive movements, pushing, lowering, use of visual display units in the control room among others.…”

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Perceived Morbidity Patterns among Workers in the Oil Industry of Nigeria

Osakwe

2020

JAMMR

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Background: Globally, the oil industry is replete with several high-risk activities as seen in seismic exploration, construction, drilling, production, and maintenance. Generated hazards could impact exposed workers. Exposure to associated hazards and rigour of activities usually puts workers in oil and gas installations at risk of developing several occupational illnesses. Environmental problems have also been reportedly associated with these activities as well. This study was thus aimed at determining the perceived environmental effects and morbidity patterns among staff of an oil and gas installation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used in conducting this study in an onshore oil and gas hub in Nigeria. Study group comprised engineers and technicians of various oil and gas specialties. A random sampling method was used to select 256 personnel from the study population. A self-administered questionnaire was administered to the personnel of the facility. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Scientific Solutions (SPSS) version 17.0 (statistical software package) for analyses. Ethical considerations were adhered to during this study. Results: Common complaints include transient tinnitus (97.3%), joint pain of varying degrees (83.6%), occasional prickling sensation in the skin (78.1%) and the lowest frequency of health effects was claims of stressful feeling (56.6%). Environmental problems including the destruction of aquatic biodiversity as well as water contamination were reported in this study. Conclusion: This study found experience of several morbidities by the respondents. They also reported observation of certain environmental problems related with oil exploratory activities at the oil and gas installation. It is recommended that a regular review of measures be put in place to prevent these health and environmental problems from occurring in or around oil and gas installation located in Nigeria.

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Radiological impact of oil and Gas Activities in selected oil fields in Production Land Area of Delta State, Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

Municipal Solid Waste Management and the Inland Water Bodies: Nigerian Perspectives

Municipal Solid Waste Management and the Inland Water Bodies: Nigerian Perspectives

Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM) in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Review

Perceived Morbidity Patterns among Workers in the Oil Industry of Nigeria

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