Sustainable production program in the Mexican mining industry: occupational risks
Speaking of mining and sustainability sounds contradictory, as the environmental impact generated by resource extraction is well known. However, there are mining companies that are working to be safe and environmentally friendly. An example of this is presented in this study aimed at identifying occ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de la Costa
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Inge-Cuc |
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| Online Access: | http://revistascientificas.cuc.edu.co/index.php/ingecuc/article/view/401 |
| Summary: | Speaking of mining and sustainability sounds contradictory, as the environmental impact generated by resource extraction is well known. However, there are mining companies that are working to be safe and environmentally friendly. An example of this is presented in this study aimed at identifying occupational risks generated by the activities of a small-scale gold and silver mine located in northwestern Mexico. The methodology followed was a Sustainable Production Program (SPP) based on a continuous cycle of five steps in which the tools of cleaner production and pollution prevention are adapted. As a result of this project, it was possible to implement SPP activities: training for workers, use of personal protective equipment and adequate handling of chemicals. As a conclusion, it was verified that SPP application helped this mining company move towards sustainable patterns of production.
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| ISSN: | 0122-6517 2382-4700 |