Review of Environmental Impact Assessment of E-Waste Activities in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area of Ghana

Abstract: Introduction: The growing generation of electrical and electronic waste poses a global threat to public health and the environment. These wastes, comprising 4.5-6% of total waste, contain toxic and hazardous substances of health and safety concerns in the African region including Ghana.

Aim: To evaluate and identify the health and safety and environment impacts on the e-waste dealers during recycling, collection, and dismantling of e-waste devices at two selected sites in Ghana.

Method: E-waste dealers in Ashaiman and Agblogbloshie sites burn electrical and electronic appliances, exposing people to toxic chemicals and causing environmental pollution. Sampling and sample size estimation were used to select a representative sample of workers to provide situation dada using structured questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions to collect operational data. SPSS is used to analyze the collected data.

Results: Most of the e-waste dealers are unaware of the health and health risks associated with burning circuit boards and batteries. These activities many cause skin burns, lung infections, and eye itching among workers exposed.  

Conclusion: There is significant progress in the Health and Safety assessment and risk mitigation infrastructure in Ghana but more effort is needed to ensure that the environment and e-waste workers are adequately protected from the risks associated with e-waste waste management practices in Ghana.

Keywords: E-waste, risk, regulatory control, education and training.

Title: Review of Environmental Impact Assessment of E-Waste Activities in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area of Ghana

Author: Louis Dogbatsey, Peter Billson Obour, Alex Owusu Barima, Cyril Schandorf

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 10, Issue 5, September 2023 - October 2023

Page No: 56-62

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 23-September-2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8371706

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