Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A...
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| author | Singo, Josephine Isunju, John Bosco Moyo, Dingani Bose-O'Reilly, Stephan Steckling-Muschack, Nadine |
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| description | Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal and small-scale gold miners. Data from 401 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The prevalence of accidents and injuries was 35.0% and 25.7%. Accidents associated with experiencing injuries included mine collapses and underground trappings. The major injury risk factors were digging, blasting, being male, being 18-35 years old, crushing, and the underground transportation of workers and materials. Injuries were reported highest among the miners working 16 to 24 h per day. Participants had heard about personal protective equipment (PPE). There was training and routine inspections mainly on PPE use. Mine owners and supervisors were reported as responsible for OSH, which was mainly PPE use. Practices including the use of wire winch ropes and escape routes were rare. There was ignorance on underground mine shaft support. The mining regulations that had the potential to introduce comprehensive safety controls were not adaptable. We recommend applicable health and safety regulations for Zimbabwe's ASGM. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-51042022-08-12T09:37:16Z Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe Singo, Josephine Isunju, John Bosco Moyo, Dingani Bose-O'Reilly, Stephan Steckling-Muschack, Nadine Zimbabwe accidents artisanal and small-scale gold miners control measures injuries Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs 14-19 million people globally. There is limited research on accidents, injuries, and safety in Zimbabwe's ASGM. This study investigates the prevalence of accidents and injuries, as well as the associated risks and existing safety practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among artisanal and small-scale gold miners. Data from 401 participants were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The prevalence of accidents and injuries was 35.0% and 25.7%. Accidents associated with experiencing injuries included mine collapses and underground trappings. The major injury risk factors were digging, blasting, being male, being 18-35 years old, crushing, and the underground transportation of workers and materials. Injuries were reported highest among the miners working 16 to 24 h per day. Participants had heard about personal protective equipment (PPE). There was training and routine inspections mainly on PPE use. Mine owners and supervisors were reported as responsible for OSH, which was mainly PPE use. Practices including the use of wire winch ropes and escape routes were rare. There was ignorance on underground mine shaft support. The mining regulations that had the potential to introduce comprehensive safety controls were not adaptable. We recommend applicable health and safety regulations for Zimbabwe's ASGM. 2022-08-12T09:37:16Z 2022-08-12T09:37:16Z 2022-07 Article Singo J, Isunju JB, Moyo D, Bose-O'Reilly S, Steckling-Muschack N, Mamuse A. Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jul 16;19(14):8663. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19148663. PMID: 35886514; PMCID: PMC9324458. 1660-4601 1661-7827 10.3390/ijerph19148663 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/5104 en International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;Vol.19, No. 14:8663 open MDPI |
| spellingShingle | Zimbabwe accidents artisanal and small-scale gold miners control measures injuries Singo, Josephine Isunju, John Bosco Moyo, Dingani Bose-O'Reilly, Stephan Steckling-Muschack, Nadine Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title_full | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title_short | Accidents, Injuries, and Safety among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners in Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | accidents, injuries, and safety among artisanal and small-scale gold miners in zimbabwe |
| topic | Zimbabwe accidents artisanal and small-scale gold miners control measures injuries |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11408/5104 |
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