Toxicological profile and potential health concerns through metals and trace elements exposure in brick kiln workers from Lahore, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-01937-0
Abstract: This study examined levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) in blood, hair, and nails of 18 brick kiln workers from three brick kiln units located around… read more here.
Keywords: kiln workers; trace elements; metals trace; health ... See more keywords
Apportionment of heavy metals in a soil–water-plant system via brick kiln emissions in heavily industrialized city of Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19753-3
Abstract: One of the major environmental problems is the fast accumulation of brick kiln emissions near the peripheries of almost all urban centers. An enormous quantity of substandard coal, wood, rubber tires, or saw wood is… read more here.
Keywords: water; kiln emissions; brick kiln; plant ... See more keywords
Evaluation of sustainable clay bricks incorporating Brick Kiln Dust
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.02.017
Abstract: Abstract Bricks are extensively used building material all over the world owing to their low price, frequent availability, and ease of handling. However, as a matter of fact, they also consume a huge quantity of… read more here.
Keywords: clay bricks; kiln dust; brick kiln; clay ... See more keywords
Respirable dust and crystalline silica concentrations among workers at a brick kiln in Bhaktapur, Nepal
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2024.2311873
Abstract: Abstract Exposure to respirable dust and crystalline silica (SiO2) has been linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, silicosis, cancer, heart disease, and other respiratory diseases. Relatively few studies have measured respirable dust and SiO2 concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: respirable dust; dust; among workers; twa ... See more keywords
The Precarious Work, Livelihood Pressures and Health of Migrant Brick Kiln Labourers in India
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DOI: 10.1108/ijmhsc-06-2023-0057
Abstract: Purpose This paper aims to analyse the factors influencing migration, the labour migration process and the status of migrant laborers in the informal sector, particularly those working in brick kiln factories. It will shed light… read more here.
Keywords: work; care; health care; health ... See more keywords
1440 Health status of brick kiln workers in north east india
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.1406
Abstract: Introduction India produces 200–250 billion clay bricks annually, the second largest producer of clay fired bricks, accounting for more than 10% of global production, in 1 50 000 to 2 00 000 brick kilns. Each brick kiln employs between 250–300… read more here.
Keywords: brick; brick kiln; north east; east india ... See more keywords
Identifying musculoskeletal issues and associated risk factors among clay brick kiln workers
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DOI: 10.2486/indhealth.2018-0096
Abstract: The present study is aimed to investigate the musculoskeletal issues and association of risk-factors with these problems among manual brick kiln workers. A modified Nordic Questionnaire was administered among 376 traditional brick kiln workers to… read more here.
Keywords: musculoskeletal issues; brick kiln; risk factors; kiln workers ... See more keywords
Assessment of Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrient Status in Agricultural Soils Near a Brick Kiln Cluster
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DOI: 10.5539/jas.v13n1p122
Abstract: Brick kiln exhaust when deposited can hamper the nutritional status of the agricultural soils and crops. To study the impact, soil and associated plant samples were collected from the vicinity of a brick kiln cluster… read more here.
Keywords: kiln cluster; agricultural soils; brick kiln; kiln ... See more keywords