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Why is it bad to live near a quarry?
Living near a quarry brings increased risk to the health of people in the nearby communities. Dust generated by quarrying can contain silica. Silica is naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand and clay. Working with these materials can create a very fine dust that can be easily inhaled.
Is it OK to live near a quarry?
Previous studies found that people residing close to quarry sites have a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms compared to those not exposed to quarry dust [15]. Specific reported adverse health effects by people who reside nearby quarry sites include nasal infection, cough, and asthma [13,16].
Do quarries cause air pollution?
The typical activity in a limestone quarry includes explosions, quarrying and passage of heavy duty-vehicles. These processes typically cause high rates particulate matter (PM) emissions. Therefore, quarries located in populated areas, may be an important cause of exposure to particulate air pollution.
Why are rock quarries filled with water?
Quarry lakes Many quarries naturally fill with water after abandonment and become lakes. Though quarry water is often very clear, submerged quarry stones, abandoned equipment, dead animals and strong currents make diving into these quarries extremely dangerous.
Are quarries loud?
The type and number of possible noise sources will vary depending on the nature and size of the quarry but noise may arise from the operation of mobile equipment within the quarry as well as the extraction process, which may include blasting. The crushing and screening processes may also be potential sources of noise.
Are rock quarries noisy?
Noise generated by a quarry operation will continue over the life of the quarry. This noise comes from blasting, stone crushers, truck traffic, bulldozers, loaders, and general noise from the operation of multiple plants within the quarry operation.
What are the dangers of living in a quarry?
The greatest danger is cold water. Quarry water is much colder than rivers, lakes and the sea. Many quarries are so deep that they are fed with water from underground springs or aquifers. As this water originates deep within the ground, it is extremely cold. As a result, you are likely to become exhausted much more quickly than you would think.
What happens to a quarry when mining stops?
When mining stops, the pumps are turned off and the quarry floods by the inflow of cold groundwater. This groundwater inflow can keep the quarry water very cold even in late summer. Jumping or falling into cold water can be fatal – even for a young healthy person.
What are the dangers of riding an ATV in a quarry?
Quarries and surface mines are dangerous places to ride an ATV. Riders unfamiliar with the quarry can speed over a quarry’s high wall or embankment. Death can result when an ATV is driven too close to a high wall and the rock, previously fractured from blasting, collapses from vibrations or weight.
What should be included in a quarry inspection?
The inspection scheme should include safety devices such as reversing aids, electrical equipment, pedestrian routes, evacuations and tips, pressure systems and any barriers around the quarry. Defects should be noted. Records should be kept on all inspections and the work that was done to mitigate against and control the risks.