THE INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL FACTORS OF THE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT ON WORKERS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

THE INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL FACTORS OF THE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT ON WORKERS IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

Authors

  • L.M. Aktayeva Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • A.B. Bekmagambetov Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • А.M. Rakhmetova Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • G.К. Alshynbekova Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • E.A. Kulmagambetova Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • N.T. Sagindikova Republican Scientific Research Institute on Labor Protection of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55956/BFTU1064

Keywords:

mining industries, technological process, working conditions, chemical factor, inorganic silicate dust, iron oxide, carbon monoxide

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the technological and chemical environment of mining enterprises and its impact on workers. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of chemical factors of the industrial environment on mining workers based on an analysis of their levels in the air of the work area and to identify conditions for occupational risks. It has been established that production processes are accompanied by pronounced dust formation and the release of toxic chemicals, the concentrations of which in some cases exceed the maximum permissible standards. In all enterprises, the structure of harmful factors is dominated by inorganic silicate dust, diesel aerosols, as well as metal oxides, carbon and manganese. Systematic excess of permissible levels of chemical factors has been revealed at pilot mining enterprises, which determines the classification of working conditions as harmful. The leading risk factor is exposure to silicate dust in combination with other industrial pollutants. Employees of the main production cycle are most affected, while unfavorable conditions have also been identified among engineering and technical personnel, which indicates insufficient ventilation and zoning efficiency. The data obtained substantiate the need to implement proactive occupational risk management in order to reduce the negative impact of the production environment.

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Published online

2026-09-30

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Environmental Engineering
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