Geo-Eye

Abstract

Cement industries is one of the oldest and most significant industries in Indian economy as it provides the basic building material. However, it like other industries has its major share in environmental pollution. The particulate matters of the dust exhausted from the cement plants when released to the air create considerable pollution. As such, various stages of cement manufacturing have their own negative impact on environment. It is common to observe that the neighbouring communities are suffering from respiratory problems, skin infections and eye irritation etc. Hence there is need to address the problem of cement dust and to create awareness among the neighbouring communities. Thus the present study makes an attempt to assess the impact of cement dust exposer on residents of Bommanabudni village where the cement factory is located. To collect information a questionnaire based survey was conducted in the village and the data was analysed with help of simple statistical method like percentages. An effort is made to suggest some measures to safeguard the health cement dust exposed communities.

Keywords: Cement dust, Pollution, Respiratory problem, Dust exposure, Community.