Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Mining"
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Exposure of vehicle operators to vibration and noise at a Tanzanian opencast goldmine
(North-West University, 2009)In this study the exposure of mining vehicle operators, on an opencast goldmine in Tanzania, to certain hazards specific to their occupation was assessed. The aim was to quantify these levels of exposure in order to estimate ... -
Some physiological effects of deep underground mining and the relationship with physical work capacity and functional work capacity assessment outcomes
(North-West University, 2012)Motivation: The South-African deep level gold mining industry has adapted in many ways, as the pursuit for gold has led deep into the earth core, where rock face temperatures measure around 60°C. Ventilation adapted through ...