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Occupational noise exposure because of deployment and operation of these machines and plants is a major health hazard that affects millions of mine workers as well as the residential areas in and around the mining complexes. Exposure to noise leads to multiple adverse effects on

Figure 2 Occupational noise exposure because of deployment and operation of these machines and plants is a major health hazard that affects millions of mine workers as well as the residential areas in and around the mining complexes. Exposure to noise leads to multiple adverse effects on

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Figure 1: The study area with prominent features (source: Google Earth)
Figure 1: The study area with prominent features (source: Google Earth)
“TPD = tonnes per day Note: Equipment distribution is shown as required in one shift. Table 1: Noise Sources in the Mine for Different Situations Step 1: Pressure to power conversion
“TPD = tonnes per day Note: Equipment distribution is shown as required in one shift. Table 1: Noise Sources in the Mine for Different Situations Step 1: Pressure to power conversion
Figure 2: Noise mapping of the mine under situation A
Figure 2: Noise mapping of the mine under situation A
Figure 3: Noise mapping of the mine under situation B From the predicted noise levels (Lge, value), it was observed that in Situation A, the highest noise level near drill machine was 95 dB(A) [Table 4]. Noise levels around Shovel No. 1 and Shovel No. 2 which were operating simultaneously on different mining benches were 80 dB(A) and 85 dB(A), respectively. Noise level along the haul road ranged 70-80 dB(A) and on conveyor belt it was in the range of 80-85 dB(A). Predicted noise near Crusher Plants I and II was in the range of 80-90 dB(A). In all industrial locations within the study area, the calculated noise levels exceeded the CPCB Lan limits, i.e., 73.87 dB(A). As we move away from the crusher plant, the corresponding noise levels decreased.
Figure 3: Noise mapping of the mine under situation B From the predicted noise levels (Lge, value), it was observed that in Situation A, the highest noise level near drill machine was 95 dB(A) [Table 4]. Noise levels around Shovel No. 1 and Shovel No. 2 which were operating simultaneously on different mining benches were 80 dB(A) and 85 dB(A), respectively. Noise level along the haul road ranged 70-80 dB(A) and on conveyor belt it was in the range of 80-85 dB(A). Predicted noise near Crusher Plants I and II was in the range of 80-90 dB(A). In all industrial locations within the study area, the calculated noise levels exceeded the CPCB Lan limits, i.e., 73.87 dB(A). As we move away from the crusher plant, the corresponding noise levels decreased.
Figure 4: Noise mapping of the mine under situation C
Figure 4: Noise mapping of the mine under situation C
“The noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. Table 2: CPCB Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise* and Corresponding L,, Values
“The noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. Table 2: CPCB Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise* and Corresponding L,, Values
Table 3: Definitions of Day, Evening, and Night Periods in CPCB Guidelines and END
Table 3: Definitions of Day, Evening, and Night Periods in CPCB Guidelines and END
Table 4: Predicted Noise Levels (Lye,) in Selected Areas In general, noise levels of Situation B were higher when compared to Situation A due to involvement of night shift to increase the mine output. The study area is situated in hilly area and generally activities during night shifts in hilly area are avoided. Highly undulated terrain and many other weather conditions cause safety concerns. When Situation A is compared with Situation C, a small increase in noise levels in Situation C is noticed due to increase in degree of mechanization in later situation.
Table 4: Predicted Noise Levels (Lye,) in Selected Areas In general, noise levels of Situation B were higher when compared to Situation A due to involvement of night shift to increase the mine output. The study area is situated in hilly area and generally activities during night shifts in hilly area are avoided. Highly undulated terrain and many other weather conditions cause safety concerns. When Situation A is compared with Situation C, a small increase in noise levels in Situation C is noticed due to increase in degree of mechanization in later situation.
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