African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1181

Full Length Research Paper

Utilising the hierarchical hazard control model to reveal respiratory challenges faced by quarry and allied workers in Erongo, Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, Namibia: A cross-sectional, quantitative study

Saima Shihepo
  • Saima Shihepo
  • Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences; School of Health Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Roswitha Mahalie
  • Roswitha Mahalie
  • Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences; School of Health Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Omotayo Awofolu
  • Omotayo Awofolu
  • Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences; School of Health Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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  •  Received: 19 August 2024
  •  Accepted: 11 November 2024
  •  Published: 30 November 2024

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