Cement Dust Exposure and Perturbations in Some Elements …
Molecules of primary importance in cement dust in terms of content and potential health effects basically include 60–67% calcium oxide, 17–25 silicon oxide (SiO 2), and 3–5% ... (OPC). Since July 2009, the Mfamosing cement plant produces approximately 2.5 million metric tons of cement per annum and currently employs about 350 permanent ...
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Is Concrete Bad for Plants? Understanding Its Impact on …
I've often wondered if concrete is truly detrimental to plants or if it's just another gardening myth. In this article, I'll explore the relationship between concrete and plant health. Here's what I'll cover: Soil pH changes: How concrete can alter soil chemistry. Water drainage issues: The effects of concrete on soil moisture.
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Bill Aims to Protect Communities of Color from …
The concrete recycling plants that crush concrete from demolished buildings are located close to neighborhoods and emit fine dust. ... from those health effects. Concrete crushing facilities are ...
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Review Cement plant emissions and health effects in the …
This systematic review shows some evidence for a possible effect of cement plant exposure on health adverse outcomes, mainly respiratory symptoms, in people living near the …
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Guide to Air Quality Permitting for Concrete Batch Plants
A concrete batch plant site will generally be at least an acre, and much larger sites are not uncommon. The site will have stockpiles of sand and gravel, and there will be conveyor belts that move these materials into position to be mixed with the cement. There will also ... lungs and cause serious health effects, including ...
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Technical and environmental effects of concrete …
Technical and environmental effects of concrete production: dry batch versus central mixed plant Bogdan Cazacliu, Anne Ventura To cite this version: Bogdan Cazacliu, Anne Ventura. Technical and environmental effects of concrete production: dry batch versus central mixed plant. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2010, 18 (13), pp 1320-1327.
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Cement Manufacturing Enforcement Initiative | US EPA
Cement plants are a significant source of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide, which are associated with the following health and environmental impacts:
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Concrete plant near LBJ Hospital may endanger patients, …
There is limited evidence of the long-term health effects of concrete dust exposure, she said, but some components in concrete have higher levels of toxicity. Silica dust, for example, has been ...
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HEALTH EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO …
5.1.4 Health Effects Associated with Asphalt Exposures in Other Occupations . 53 ... fumes in approximately 100 roofing manufacturing plants. The exact chemical composition of asphalt depends on the chemical complexity of the original crude petroleum and the manufacturing processes. The proportions of the chemicals that constitute asphalt
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In Dallas, EPA casts a net for answers on how pollution from concrete …
The EPA has begun a study aimed at measuring the cumulative effects of pollution from nearby concrete batch plants. (Desiree Rios For The Texas Tribune, Desiree Rios For The Texas Tribune)
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'Out of breath': Oversight of hazardous Texas concrete plant emissions
"The commission originally determined that permits issued to concrete batch plants meeting the requirement of the standard permit were protective of human health and environment," the TCEQ said.
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New concrete batch permits offer relief. Houston need them …
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved new concrete batch plant permit requirements. ... traffic but the health effects of the dust that can come from the facilities that create ...
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Health Risk and Environmental Assessment of Cement Production …
The cement manufacturing industry has played a fundamental role in global economic development, but its production is a major facilitator to anthropogenic CO2 release and solid waste generation. Nigeria has the largest cement industry in West Africa, with an aggregate capacity of 58.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) per year. The Ministry for Mines and Steel …
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Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: …
We found an association between the exposure to the cement plant emissions and the risk of hospital admission for cardiovascular or respiratory causes, particularly strong for …
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Climate and health damages from global concrete production
Concrete is the world's most widely used man-made material, with consumption growing exponentially as populations and incomes rise 1,2,3.Concrete's popularity, which stems from its low cost ...
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Cement Hazards and Controls Health Risks and Precautions …
Waterproof rubber boots are essential in working with wet concrete. Health effects. Cement can cause ill health by skin contact, eye contact, or inhalation. Risk of injury depends on duration and level of exposure and individual sensitivity. Hazardous materials in …
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Can Cement Harm Plants? Yes! Here's How
In today’s world, cement is mostly used to construct homes, buildings, and other such things. Plants can easily become victims of the harmful effects of concrete as we interact with cement when mixing concrete for our DIY repairs at home and through other indirect means such as when they are planted in concrete planters.
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Cement Plants Endanger Environment & Human Health
While those living near cement plants have complained for decades about health and environmental effects, complaints carry more weight with data to back them up. A scientific review published in Chemosphere in 2019 suggests an increased risk of respiratory tract cancers for those living in proximity to cement plants. Higher levels of heavy ...
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Cement and concrete manufacture
Cement and concrete manufacture Where are the hazards? High levels of dust can be produced when cement is handled, for example when emptying or disposing of bags. ... Health surveillance for those exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) Health and safety in the cement industry; COSHH Essentials series in ceramics;
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Can Cement Harm Plants? Yes! Here's How
Chemical Effects of Cement on Soil Quality and Plant Health. Cement, a key ingredient in concrete, is often seen as the backbone of modern construction. But when it comes to the health of our soil and plants, it's like an uninvited guest at a garden party. When cement dust settles on the ground, it can cause the pH levels of soil to skyrocket ...
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A systematic review article Exposure to cement dust and …
Objective: To examine the strength of evidence through systematic review of published literature on the association between effects of exposure to cement dust on respiratory health of communities residing near cement plants. Design and data sources: A systematic search and review of observational studies in Medline, Embase, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and …
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Please don't be my neighbor: How to stop a concrete batch plant …
Concrete industries in Texas generate more than $10 billion in annual revenues and, together with associated support industries, employ more than 100,000 Texans each year. But concrete batch plants, where raw materials are combined to create ready-mix concrete, can create environmental hazards and nuisance conditions.
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Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: …
The risks of hospital admission for cardiovascular or respiratory diseases for increasing levels of exposure to cement plant emissions were estimated, separately for adults (age>34 years) and …
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Health effects for the population living near a cement plant: …
Several studies have documented that emissions from cement manufacturing impart adverse health effects in production workers and in populations living near cement plants (Bertoldi et al., 2012 ...
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A Review On Environmental and Health Impacts Of …
4. Environmental and Health Impact of emissions Air pollution from Cement manufacturing is becoming an environmental problem worldwide. Recent studies determine relationship between cement air pollution and human health diseases. Pollutants from cement plants are causing harmful effects on human health and environment [13].
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Cement Plants Endanger Environment & Human …
Cement production does have health and environmental risks. Manufacturing plants release sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon monoxide. Also, particulate matter, lead and mercury are produced from …
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Life cycle assessment of concrete production with a focus …
Background Through a new systematic perspective, the HSE-integrated management system attempts to examine the relationships between safety, health and environment. The purpose of this system is to provide a coordinated, comprehensive and precautionary assessment of the issues and incidents within concrete plants. Methods In addition to a life cycle assessment …
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Review Cement plant emissions and health effects in the …
Adverse health effects of cement plant exposure have been found in occupational contexts but are less defined for the general population living near plants. We aimed to summarize the evidence on the health effects of people exposed to ambient air pollution by cement plants. ... Concrete is the most highly used construction material globally ...
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A systematic review on the impact of cement industries on …
The negative health effects of cement plant exposure are well-known in industrial settings, but they are less well-known among the general public who live near plants. The broad objective of the review was to provide a detailed systematic analysis of the global situation of the cement industry, including generation, pollution, impact on the natural ecosystem, …
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Plant near hospital draws concern
Catalog; For You; Houston Chronicle. Plant near hospital draws concern Pollution from planned concrete crushing site feared - By Julian Gill . Houston community leaders are pushing back against a company's effort to build a concrete crushing plant across the street from Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, just as the Harris Health System prepares for a …
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