Health impacts of industrial mining on …
Participatory health impact assessment should be strengthened in host countries to foster strategic interventions, include marginalised population groups, and protect and promote the health of local communities.
Health Impact Assessment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining …
Increasing artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in developing countries has raised health concerns in mining communities. A preliminary health survey was conducted in Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, in February 2020 to assess the health conditions of an ASGM community. Respir …
Exploring the Impact of Mining on Community Health and …
Mining officials reported mainly positive effects, while healthcare providers and community leaders described enhancing and adverse health impacts without clear trends observed regarding the …
(PDF) ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACT OF MINING …
environmental and health impact of mining on surrounding communities: a case study of anglogold ashanti in obuasi. japhet mombia. visibility ...
Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining …
the 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
(PDF) Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining in …
a great impact upon human health. The mining activities also leave . negative impacts on the natural environment p articularly in the. ... Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) as a tool of ...
A systematic review of whether Health Impact Assessment …
Plans and policies outside of the healthcare sector affect public health and health inequalities, often in unanticipated ways. Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is an evidence-based approach to help decision-makers assess the likely impacts on health from a plan or policy in any sector, making recommendations to enhance positive impacts and mitigate negative impacts. 1 …
Health impact assessment of air pollution in an area of the …
The health impact assessment was carried out according to the methodology of Pascal et al. . Health ... In other regions of the world, some studies in coal mining areas have already shown the impact of air pollution on health indicators and the benefits associated with reducing pollutant levels, ...
Industrial Sand Mining in Western Wisconsin | Health Impact Assessment
This Health Impact Assessment Report first appeared in The Cross-Sector Toolkit for Health. The Cross-Sector Toolkit for Health was originally developed by the Health Impact Project, formerly a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts. ... Health Impact Assessment of Industrial Sand Mining in Western ...
Exploring the Impact of Mining on Community Health and Health …
Sub-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, their effect on the …
Full article: Health impact assessment of a mining …
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.
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of …
In 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 mines, such as water pollution ...
Community Health Impacts of the Trident Copper …
The application of a health impact assessment (HIA) for a large-scale copper mining project in rural Zambia triggered the long-term monitoring and evaluation of determinants of health and health outcomes in communities …
Screening Environmental and Human Health Impacts of …
associated with adverse human health impacts as the miners typically work under harsh conditions. Despite this, the environmental and human health impacts of natural diamond mining and processing have until now not been investigated to any depth. The aim of this study is to conduct a screening assessment of environmental and human health impacts of
Evaluating the impacts of environmental and human health …
An assessment is conducted of the potential environmental and human health consequences of mining and processing nickel, gold, copper, tin, and bauxite. This evaluation takes into account the release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil, as well as the resources used in the process. ... The EPS default impact assessment technique ...
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
Mining has played an important role in the development of Ghana. Like all industries, mining has both benefits and risks for the people living in communities where minerals are found. How these environmental and health impacts are managed by the government, nearby communities and mining companies can either worsen or improve the lives of community inhabitants. The …
Including health impacts in environmental impact assessments
Environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are a regulated policy mechanism that can be used to predict and consider the health impacts of mining projects to determine if consent is given. The ways in which health is considered within EIA is unclear.
Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining …
Social impact assessment in the mining sector: Review and comparison of indicators frameworks. Resources Policy Volume 57, August 2018, Pages 98–111 ... Dzigbodi DA. Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana. J Health Pollut. 2018. Mar 12;8(17):43–52. doi: 10.5696/2156-9614-8.17.43 . [PMC free article] [Google ...
Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining …
In 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 mines, such as water …
Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining
Environmental 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. ... Assessing environmental health impacts of coal mining exploitation in Iran ...
ICMM
This guidance focuses on an approach that takes account of emerging health impact assessment (HIA) methodology and the needs of the mining and metals sector. It describes a flexible and holistic approach that can easily be modified to take account of the needs and requirements of …
Health impact assessment of a mining project in Swedish …
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 …
Chapter 3.3 Community Health and Safety
3.3.1. Health and Safety Risk and Impact Scoping 3.3.1.1. The operating company shall carry out a scoping exercise to identify significant potential risks and impacts to community health and safety from mining-related activities. At minimum, the following sources of potential risks and impacts to community health and/or safety shall be ...
Environmental and Health Impact Assessment of Mining
Environmental and Health Impact Assessment of Mining Tailings: a Case Study from the Randsburg Mining Complex, California
Environmental impact and health risk assessment due to coal mining …
The Special Issue on "Environmental Impact and Health Risk Assessment Due to Coal Mining and Utilization" contains 26 different research papers from all over the world, including India, China, Republic of Korea, UK, Pakistan, Italy, Romania, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa, and Malaysia (Fig. 1). These papers ...
Review of Environmental and Health Impacts of Mining in …
Mining is the principal earner of foreign exchange in the country, providing a large amount of government revenue, a source of income and social infrastructure to the population, creating direct and indirect employment and contributing to community development in mining areas.2. Health Impacts of Mining in Ghana
Good practice guidance on occupational health risk …
In 2009 ICMM developed the Good practice guidance on occupational health risk assessment to help site practitioners assess and address the risks posed by hazards in the mining and metals …
Management of Environmental Health Impact …
EHIA in Chapter 5 of the act, the potential impact on- Environmental Health Impact Assessment EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIR Environmental Impact Report I&APs Interested and Affected Parties NEMA National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) ... Resources is the Competent Authority in terms of mining activities, or activities ...
Environmental impact and health risk assessment due to coal mining …
PDF | On Sep 7, 2023, P. Gopinathan and others published Environmental impact and health risk assessment due to coal mining and utilization | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
Current Global Health Impact Assessment Practice
Health impact assessment (HIA) practice has expanded across the world, since it was established more than two decades ago. This paper presents a snapshot of current global HIA practice based on the findings of an online questionnaire survey. HIA practitioners from all world regions were invited to participate. A total of 122 HIA practitioners from 29 countries …