OBJECTIVES To clarify whether high tooth wear of employees in a mining industry that extracts the mineral olivine could be associated with airborne dust exposure in their working environment. METHOD The cumulative exposure to airborne mineral dust for the workers in the company was calculated on the basis of their period of employment multiplied by the airborne olivine-dust concentrations, wh...

The utilization of waste materials from the palm oil industry provides immense benefit to various sectors of the construction industry. Palm oil clinker is a by-product from the processing stages of palm oil goods. Channelling this waste material into the building industry helps to promote sustainability besides overcoming waste disposal problems. Environmental pollution due to inappropriate wa...

This research aims to determine if legal protection is available for the use of forests, which are customary rights Adat and Indigenous Community from mineral mining sector, demands extremely large territories. Fulfillment utilizes state-controlled forest land, including protected industrial forests could be challenges. By considering environmental sustainability, ensures sustainable growth. To...

background: sound is one of the most important factors threatening workers’ health. the most efficient and practical method for controlling noise pollution is the use of sound-absorbing materials. impedance tube with two microphones is used to determine the sound absorption coefficients and should be tested periodically for accuracy and efficiency. the purpose of present study was assessing the...

Heavy minerals have become an essential commodity in modern-day technology. The objective of this study is to examine the current status heavy mineral industry Sri Lanka. present also examines economic viability potential placer deposits, based on geochemical data. Field investigations suggested occurrence as beach-placers, and inland/raised beach deposits along coastline Geochemical results sh...

The structure of developed economies has changed radically in recent decades. As late as the 1960s, it was reasonable to describe the economy in terms of three stages of production: primary production—of agricultural and mineral raw materials; secondary production—a manufacturing industry that transformed raw materials into items of final consumption; tertiary production—a sector that provided ...

Reducing salt (NaCl) intake is an important public health target. The food industry and catering services are searching for means to reduce the salt content in their products. This review focuses on options for salt reduction in foods and the sensory evaluation of salt-reduced foods. Simple salt reduction, mineral salts and flavor enhancers/modifiers (e.g., umami compounds) are common options f...