Risk Factors for the Number of Sustained Injuries in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Operation

Ajith, Michael Mayom; Ghosh, Apurna; Jansz, Janis

doi:10.1016/j.shaw.2020.01.001

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“…The finding was similar to other studies in Kenya, Nigeria and China. [13][14][15][16][17] The present study was however contrary to what was reported in France where occupational injury was more common among older age group. 27 The study in France involved all work industry and was dominated by the older age group while the present study involved only the mining industry, this could therefore account for the difference in the studies.…”

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The use of safety practices to reduce occupational injury among solid mineral miners in Southwest, Nigeria: an examination of the health belief model

Kareem

Owoeye-Lawal

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: The mining industry requires measures at reducing the increasing incidence of occupational injury. The behavioural change towards the use of preventive and safety measures are required. The health belief model concept analyses behavioral change towards the use of preventive measures required to reduce occupational injury. The aim of the study was to use the health belief model to describe miners safety practices in Southwest, Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured survey was employed. The consenting staff of the mining industry completed a pretested self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The level of significance was taken as p≤0.05.Results: A total of 73 (60.8%) of the respondents had various forms of occupational injury. The self-efficacy (χ2=4.232; p=0.040) had a statistically significant association with occupational injury and was also a predictor (OR=2.3; p=0.042; 95% CI=1.03-4.97) of injury. The factor that positively affects workers use of personal protective equipment was one health belief model component: self-efficacy (χ2=9.509; p=0.009). The socio-demographic factors associated with self-efficacy were age (χ2=4.135; p=0.042) of the respondents, gender (χ2=5.720; p=0.017) and monthly income (χ2=6.047; p=0.014).Conclusions: The conviction to successfully use the personal protective equipment have a better effect on increasing the rate of preventive behaviour among miners.

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“…The respondents in the present study were dominated by males and this finding was similar to other studies. [12][13][14][15][16][17] This was expected as the mining work is physically exerting.…”

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The use of safety practices to reduce occupational injury among solid mineral miners in Southwest, Nigeria: an examination of the health belief model

Kareem

Owoeye-Lawal

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…23,24 There is evidence that excessive job stress lead to an overall increase in the risk for occupational injuries due to the fact that it affects a worker's ability to escape from risks, decreases risk recognition, and causes excessive fatigue. [25][26][27][28] A recent study suggests that intrinsic stress is a main contributor for developing WMSDs for the midwifery profession. 10 Lang et al found that stress could be a predictor of severe somatic symptoms of WMSDs.…”

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Hospital Midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China and Associations with Job Stress and Working Conditions

Cao¹,

Hu²,

He³

et al. 2021

RMHP

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Background Midwives have a high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), which are the leading cause of pain and disability. However, the association between job stress and WMSDs among midwives has not been studied. The aim of this project was to specifically describe relationships between the job stress and WMSDs among a sample of hospital midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among a sample of 769 eligible midwives in the city of Chenzhou in Hunan Province, China from May 2018 to January 2019. All participants completed a questionnaire regarding the presence and severity of different pain symptoms and job stress assessed by the Korean occupational stress scale. Results A total of 597 participants responded (77.6%), and 491 (82.2%) reported that they had experienced WMSDs at some time over a 12-month period. The most common pain site was low back (72.7%), followed by the neck (52.8%) and shoulders (42.7%). We revealed that various aspects of job stress were associated with WMSDs in the current study, namely “Owing to my workload, I always feel time pressure” (OR, 2.05; 95% CI: 1.28–3.28), “My job has become increasingly overbearing” (OR, 2.34; 95% CI: 1.46–3.77), “My work requires long lasting concentration” (OR, 3.50; 95% CI: 2.13–5.74), “I have to do various jobs simultaneously”, (OR, 3.15; 95% CI: 1.93–5.14)), “My work requires creativity” (OR, 2.15; 95% CI: 1.31–3.54), “My work requires a high level of skill or knowledge” (OR, 2.83; 95% CI: 1.67–4.80), “My supervisor is helpful in getting the job done” (OR, 0.53; 95% CI: 0.33–0.84), “I have someone who understands my difficulties at work” (OR, 0.53; 95% CI: 0.34–0.85), “Undesirable changes (ie, downsizing) will come to my job” (OR, 3.28; 95% CI: 2.01–5.77), “My company provides me with sufficient organizational support” (OR, 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.74), “Departments cooperate each other without conflicts” (OR, 0.50; 95% CI: 0.32–0.80), “I am provided with the opportunity to develop my capacity” (OR, 0.57; 95% CI: 0.36–0.91) and “My company climate is authoritative and hierarchical” (OR: 3.21; 95% CI: 1.97-5.23). Conclusion Overall, this study suggests that job stress has an important influence on WMSDs among a sample of hospital midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China. Given the multifaceted nature of identified risk, a comprehensive approach to reduce this risk is clearly required and a job stress management program will be essential.

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“…A study among small-scale miners in Western Kenya identified that being subjected to awkward positions and constant bending/twisting increases their risk for injuries by 3.47 and 3.21, respectively. 15 Aside from hazards, safety practices are another injury risk factor. This study has shown that there were no legal work protection and safety measures followed by the miners.…”

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Work Process and Hazard Analysis in Small-scale Gold Mining in Northern Philippines

Leung¹,

2022

Acta Med Philipp

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Introduction. Small-scale mining (SSM) is mining by individuals, groups, families, or cooperatives with minimal or no mechanization, often in the market's informal (illegal) sector. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in the Philippines, the gross production value of small-scale mining as of the 1st to 3rd quarter of 2020 was 0.5 billion pesos (1.05 billion USD). Objectives. This study investigated the work process in small-scale mining in the northern part of the Philippines. It documented the occupational hazards that small-scale gold miners are exposed to in each of the work processes. Methods. The target population is a community in the northern Philippines where the majority of the males are engaged in small-scale gold mining. This qualitative study used work observation and hazards analysis tools to investigate small-scale miners' work processes and hazard exposures. Results. The most widely employed mining technique in the target community is dog-hole mining consisting of several sub-processes: tunneling, ball milling, and gravity concentration, cyanide leaching, and smelting. The occupational hazards identified were noise exposure from the dynamite blast, temperature extremes, and exposure to dust from dynamite blasting. The small-scale miners were subjected to prolonged crouching and bending, handling tools, and carrying heavy sacks filled with mineral ores. The miners resorted to improvised protective equipment such as wearing sleeveless shirts and drinking water for temperature extremes, distancing themselves from the mining blasts during dynamite blasting, and intermittently used carts with manual handling to transport ores packed in sacks. In the ball milling and gravity concentration process, machine-related accidents such as cuts from the crusher were observed. In cyanide leaching, which uses massive amounts of cyanide, the most prevalent hazards were heat, dust, and chemicals such as cyanide fumes. The risks included smoke from burning ore and coal and exposure to borax and nitric acid fumes in the smelting process. Conclusion. This study documented the work process in small-scale gold mining and the hazard exposures in this type of informal industry. It is suggested that the local and national governments implement intervention programs for occupational health and safety measures, and social security nets are provided for the small-scale miners in Itogon, Benguet.

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Risk Factors for the Number of Sustained Injuries in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Operation

Cited by 28 publications

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The use of safety practices to reduce occupational injury among solid mineral miners in Southwest, Nigeria: an examination of the health belief model

The use of safety practices to reduce occupational injury among solid mineral miners in Southwest, Nigeria: an examination of the health belief model

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Hospital Midwives in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China and Associations with Job Stress and Working Conditions

Work Process and Hazard Analysis in Small-scale Gold Mining in Northern Philippines

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