Assessment of the impact of local vibration on the health of workers in the mining industry of East Kazakhstan
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https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2025-152-3-207-221Keywords:
Local vibration, vibration disease, mining industry, occupational diseases, workers' health, preventionAbstract
This work is dedicated to the study of impact of local vibration on the health of miners in the East Kazakhstan region, where mining industry is one of the leading sectors of the economy and a major source of employment. Vibration disease is one of the most common occupational diseases among workers who use vibration-prone equipment on a regular basis. Vibration, combined with other harmful factors such as industrial noise, poor microclimate, and heavy physical loads, negatively affects workers' health and significantly contributes to the development and progression of vibration pathology. The study used mathematical modeling methods to analyze the relationship between vibration dose, exposure time, and the body's physiological response. Special attention was given to eco-rehabilitation measures aimed at improving working conditions and reducing the risks of occupational diseases in hazardous environments. The work presents practical recommendations for organizing effective protective measures for workers, including compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards, reducing vibration exposure, conducting regular preventive medical examinations, and improving the occupational medical care system. The results of the study can be used to develop and implement new standards and recommendations for the mining industry to improve working conditions and protect the health and long-term well-being of miners.
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