Occupational Knowledge International
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Reducing health hazards to mill workers in India
India, Health
Provide education and technical assistance to minimize silica emissions from stone crusher mills in the Khurda District of Orissa. We measure exposures, train workers, and promote medical screening.
retired
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Mercury Pollution from Gold Mining in Mozambique
Mozambique, Environment
Educate the community and gold miners on the hazards of mercury contamination in refining operation and introduce alternative methods for mercury recovery in the Manica District of Mozambique.
retired
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Health Impact of Lead Pollution in Russia
Russia, Health
The project will investigate the extent of lead contamination and exposures to children in a Russian lead smelter town in order to raise awareness and organize an effective response among residents.
retired
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Environmental standards for lead battery plants
India, Environment
Encourage lead battery manufacturing facilities in India to adopt voluntary environmental standards in order to address the environmental and occupational health impacts of these plants.
retired
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Health Impact of Lead Pollution in Russia
Russia, Environment
The project will investigate the extent of lead contamination and exposures to children in a Russian lead smelter town in order to raise awareness and organize an effective response among residents.
retired
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Mercury Contamination in Mozambique Gold Mining
Mozambique, Environment
Educate the community and gold miners on the hazards of mercury contamination in refining operation and introduce alternative methods for mercury recovery in the Manica District of Mozambique.
retired
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Environmental standards for lead battery plants
India, Health
Encourage lead battery manufacturing facilities in India to adopt voluntary environmental standards in order to address the environmental and occupational health impacts of these plants.
retired