Uranium Mining in Namibia: Occupational Health and Safety Issues
@article{Lindeke1995UraniumMI,
title={Uranium Mining in Namibia: Occupational Health and Safety Issues},
author={William A. Lindeke and Tjama Tjivikua},
journal={NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy},
year={1995},
volume={5},
pages={72 - 79}
}I N THIS PAPER, WE SHALL EXAMINE THE developmental impact of occupational health and safety in Namibia's mining industry. Specifically, we wish to investigate the accusations against Rossing Uranium of Namibia contained in a recent study, Past Exposure by Greg Dropkin and David Oark, published by the Namibian Support Committee in London. Their 1992 study is based on documents from Rossing Uranium Company, owned by RTZ (formerly Rio Tinto Zinc). It specifically addresses the effects of dust…
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