Medical Geology in Mining - Health Hazards Due to Metal Toxicity (1st ed. 2022)

This book discusses a wide range of health-related mining issues, with particular reference to occupational diseases, metal toxicity, postural injuries in miners, modern fire safety controls, noise-induced hearing loss prevention, and noise mapping. Mining plays a central role in the development of modern civilization. By providing the essential raw materials, mining ensures progress, safety, and comfort of people. However, this necessary activity comes with several woes, the most important of which are occupational health hazards. Mines act as sources of constant danger and risk to the miners irrespective of the scale of mining, such as large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but continuous exposure to dust, metal toxicity, hazardous gases and fumes, and loud noises, giving rise to a variety of diseases to mine workers. The comprehensive coverage of issues and the case studies will make this book an essential reference and critical reading. Medical geology is a necessary discipline in earth sciences. Unfortunately, not much literature is available on this subject. Therefore, this book is essential for practicing engineers and supervisors in mines, health and safety professionals, researchers, and mining industry students.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Springer Geology
Release date:	June 2023
First published:	2022
Editors:	Kirtikumar Randive • Shubhangi Pingle • Anupam Agnihotri
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Pages:	359
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-099497-6
Categories:	Books
LSN:	3-03-099497-X
Barcode:	9783030994976

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