Ecological and Health Effects of Building Materials

Ecological and Health Effects of Building Materials
Author: Junaid Ahmad Malik
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2021-08-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030760731

This book deals with the present adverse effects of using precarious building materials on the ecology and human health. Also, the detailed discussions on the novel and greener construction materials and their utilization as an alternative to the conventional harmful existing methods and materials are also presented in the subsequent chapters. This book helps to fill the research gaps in the existing prior-art knowledge in the field of sustainable construction and green building materials and methods giving due importance to ecology and health, specifically to the fields of sustainable structural engineering, sustainable geotechnical engineering, sustainable road engineering, etc. This book helps in achieving a sustainable environment through possible adoption of innovative and ecological construction practices. Hence, this book acts as a practical workbook, mainly for the academicians and practicing engineers who are willing to work toward the consecrated building industry. It is a well-established fact that the constructions of the engineering structures consume more and more earth resources than any other human activities in the world. In addition, the construction-related activities will produce several million tons of greenhouse gases, toxic emissions, water pollutants, and solid wastes. This creates a huge impact on environment and causes severe health issues on humans and animals. It is thus important to create an eco-friendly construction environment which can satisfy the ecological and health requirements.

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work
Author: Phil Hughes MBE
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2020-12-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000214214

Introduction to Health and Safety at Work covers the fundamentals of occupational safety and closely follows the NEBOSH National General Certificate syllabus which was updated in 2019 and came into use in 2020. Highly illustrated and over 600 pages in length, it covers all of the essential elements of health and safety management, the legal framework, risk assessment and control standards and also includes checklists, report forms and record sheets to supplement learning. It also has an extensive summary of current health and safety legislation. Aligned to the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Practice questions and answers to test knowledge and increase understanding In addition to helping students study for the NGC, it is used for reference and revision on other Health and Safety qualifications at level 3 and above, including the Nebosh Diploma. It is also a source of reference and guidance for health and safety practitioners in the workplace.

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health

Damp Indoor Spaces and Health
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2004-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309091934

Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public.

Safety Measures for Cement Hazards on Workers' Health

Safety Measures for Cement Hazards on Workers' Health
Author: Segun Victor Samuel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2015
Genre: Cement industries
ISBN:

The world population continues to grow, which means there will be an ever-increasing demand for shelters, and a need for more cement to be produced. The cement industry is one of the avenues by which shelters are developed. It is therefore an industry that is important to the well-being of people across the globe. Workers in cement factories are exposed to many occupational hazards that contribute to work injuries, while some workers become allergic to the chromium content in the cement components. A significant percentage of all workers working with cement are allergic to chromium dust particles in the cement factory. The symptoms range from a mild rash to severe skin ulcers. The purpose of this study is to highlight ways of some major hazards encountered by the cement factory workers. The major research problem of the study is the health hazard to which workers are exposed to and how cement factory management deals with this issue. The implementation of health and safety policies, as well as the accountability of management for the health of workers, will also be attended to in this study. Recommendations to mitigate the adverse impacts of those hazards are reconverted. Cement workers are prone to hazards and these have the potential to cause injury or illness. Hazards have been identified and assessed as presenting risks. Hence, action should be taken to eliminate the hazards or to reduce the risks.

Monthly Labor Review

Monthly Labor Review
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1939
Genre: Labor laws and legislation
ISBN:

Publishes in-depth articles on labor subjects, current labor statistics, information about current labor contracts, and book reviews.

Concrete

Concrete
Author: Harvey Whipple
Publisher:
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1939
Genre: Cement
ISBN:

Industrial Medicine Desk Reference

Industrial Medicine Desk Reference
Author: David F. Tver
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461596777

Increased public concern over the control of environmental forces and industrial hazards has led to awareness for the need for improved conditions for all who work. Industry has expanded and developed new p'~ducts and new methods. A great many occupational diseases have accompanied this progress. Too much of the present data and knowledge have been obtained following accidents or sad experience. Thousands of women have died, have become acutely or chronically ill, and still others permanently disabled. Workers themselves have become keenly aware of potential hazards on their jobs, and public interest has developed to a point where articles are appearing on front pages of newspapers, business journals, and medical journals specifically related to occupational medicine. Special studies of chemicals, processes, and practices have been initiated by government agencies and by industry itself. Knowledge of increased liver cancer in vinyl chloride workers, the discovery of kepone, a pesticide produced under poor working conditions causing neurologic damage, the problems with asbestos, and the alarming occupational health problems reported among workers manufacturing "DBCP" (dibromochloropropane), a nematocid that has caused reproductive alterations in men from oligospermia to sterility, are well known. Not only have sterility and fertility become serious grounds for concern but also mutagenesis and teratogenesis, in addition to public anxieties about occupational carcinogens, a cause for worry.

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction

Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction
Author: Phil Hughes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1136080619

This NEBOSH-endorsed textbook is matched to the latest syllabus of the National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health. Within the construction industry the need for specialist health and safety training is high due to the high risks involved. This is reflected in recent legislation such as CDM 2007 and explains the consistent demand for courses and learning materials. The text is easy to read, highly illustrated in full color, and supported with checklists, report forms and record sheets used currently in the industry. Students are supported with end-of-chapter questions, a study skills chapter and specimen assignments including specimen answers. As NEBOSH actively grow their qualifications internationally, demand for this book and it’s sister titles continues to increase overseas. High growth markets are the Middle East, Malaysia, India and China.