Health Effect of Heavy Elements Produced by Solid Residues and Dust Accumulated Inside the Factories

Abstract

The study was conducted to estimate concentrations of heavy elements in solid residues and accumulated dust from the floor of some factories in the industrial district in Najaf. Samples Information of the place and specific occupations and trades in the industrial neighborhood and samples were taken from the dust accumulated on the floor of the factories as well as dust from the sidewalks of the streets of the industrial district and the following operations were carried out: Separation of large-scale particles using soil sieves; Digest and analyze samples to determine concentrations of heavy elements expected to exist in solid residues and accumulated dust; The degree of soil reaction or acidity (pH) and electrical conductivity (soil salinity), as well as total dissolved salts (TDS), were recorded. Four elements that have been detected are lead, cadmium, cobalt, and zinc. The highest concentration of the lead element was recorded in the radiator repair workshops 398 ppm. The highest concentration of the lead element was recorded in the radiator repair workshops 398 ppm. The lowest value was recorded in welding factories and welding of metals at 6.0492 ppm. The cadmium component was the highest value recorded in the smelting plant at 2.2848 ppm. The lowest value was found in the aluminum smelters 0.0000 ppm, while the cobalt was the highest value in the aluminum smelter factory 0.2535 ppm. The lowest value was recorded in the polishing factories and the cleaning of the car lights 0.0512 ppm. The zinc element was the highest value recorded in the Aluminum smelter of 2.7781 ppm and lowest value in plumber and metal casting factories 1.9097 ppm. In addition, pH was measured by 7.93. The total soluble salts (TDS) of 1311 mg/l were also considered to be the amount of organic and inorganic substances whether molecular or ionic. The sample is of high value from 800-1500 mg/l. Electrical conductivity was also detected at 2.19 sm/cm. travelers to Najaf must endure more conventional health risks. In addition to the usual vaccinations, such as booster shots for measles, mumps, and rubella, the Centers for Disease Control endorses a battery of precautions for travel to Iraq. This includes hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and rabies shots. However, despite its location in southern Mesopotamia, Najaf is not in an area of Iraq that is considered malarial.