An Epidemiological Approach in Estimating a Threshold Limit Value for Respirable Dust in German Hard Coal Mining

1994 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Threshold Limit Value ◽  
Respirable Dust ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Threshold Limit ◽  
Hard Coal Mining ◽  
Epidemiological Approach

Chances and Threats of Hard Coal Mining Development in Poland – The Results of Experts Research/Szanse I Zagrożenia Dla Rozwoju Górnictwa Węgla Kamiennego W Polsce – Wyniki Badań Eksperckich

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 395-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Józef Dubiński ◽  
Marian Turek
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Coal Production ◽  
Actual Situation ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Energy Carriers ◽  
Hard Coal Mining ◽  
Adverse Influence ◽  
Other World

Abstract The actual situation of hard coal mining in Poland has been presented. In particular, these factors, which have impact on the competiveness of mining sector were highlighted and need of its improving has been stressed. Outlining present situation of hard coal mining an attention was paid to its specific threats. The primary analytical material is based on the results of questionnaire conducted among 92 specialists and experts from the mining sector. The questions were related to chances and threats for development of hard coal mining in Poland. The factors determining them were grouped in such domains as economy, technology, geology, social and law aspects. Moreover, the special attention was paid to the problem of increasing and high costs of coal production which constitute significant threat for the financial and economic situation of the mining enterprises. Also the adverse influence of these high cost on the competitiveness of Polish hard coal with other world producers and with other energy carriers was emphasized. The conclusions summarize the achieved results of analysis.

Radiological evaluation of mine water discharges from hard coal mining in the Fossa Eugeniana Area, Germany

Kerntechnik ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-107
Author(s):  
C. Wanke ◽  
S. Ritzel ◽  
R. Sachse ◽  
R. Michel
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Mine Water ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Radiological Evaluation ◽  
Hard Coal Mining

EXPERIMENTAL SUBSTANTIATION OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CONCENTRATION OF DIOCTYL TEREPHTHALATE IN THE AIR OF THE WORKING AREA

2020 ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
A. S. Radilov ◽  
S. A. Solntseva ◽  
I. E. Shkaeva ◽  
S. A. Dulov ◽  
E. V. Vivulanets ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Inhalation Exposure ◽  
Threshold Limit Value ◽  
Maximum Allowable Concentration ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Threshold Limit ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Toxicity and hazard assessment of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) was performed in acute, subacute, and chronic experiments, and its principal toxicometry parameters were determined.It was found that on single exposure DOTP exhibits low toxicity and hazard. No resorptive and irritant effects on skin and mucous membrane of eyes were detected in animal experiments. The single inhalation exposure threshold limit value was set at 300 mg/m3, based on the results of monitoring of the functional state of the central nervous system and myocardium and hematological parameters.Thirty-day subacute experiments (oral administration, inhalation exposure, and skin applications) revealed no accumulation of the compound.Four-month chronic exposure to DOTP aerosols (concentration 96,8 mg/m3) caused disorder of the functional state of the central nervous system and myocardium, changes in the hematological and biochemical parameters, gas and acid-base status of the blood, and morphological changes in the lungs and heart. Embryotoxic, genotoxic and gonadotoxic effects were not detected.The chronic inhalation exposure threshold limit value for DOTP (Limch) was set at 18,6 mg/m3, and the concentration of 3,4 mg/m3 was found to be ineffective.The maximum allowable concentration of DOTP in the air of the working area was set at 3,0 mg/m3, hazard class 3.

Strategies for follow-up care and utilisation of closing and flooding in European hard coal mining areas

2012 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 51-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Klinger ◽  
A. Charmoille ◽  
J. Bueno ◽  
G. Gzyl ◽  
B. Garzon Súcar
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Follow Up Care ◽  
Hard Coal Mining

scholarly journals How Miners and Other Professional Groups Perceive the Benefits and Risks of Hard Coal Mining: A Study on the Role of the Affect Heuristic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Zielonka ◽  
Wojciech Białaszek ◽  
Bartłomiej Dzik ◽  
Katarzyna Wybrańczyk
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Safety Hazards ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Affect Heuristic ◽  
Hard Coal Mining

The problems that are inherent in the green shift of the energy sectors are particularly visible in countries where the hard coal mining industry plays an important role in the economy and society. For any transition to be successful, public support is crucial. This empirical study shows that – as a consequence of the affect heuristic – those who perceive hard coal mining as beneficial tend to minimize both its detrimental environmental impacts and its personal safety hazards. Ignoring the affect heuristic may have retarded transformations and led to a failure of many information campaigns.

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