Investigation of dust exposure and control practices in the construction industry: Implications for cleaner production

Li, Clyde Zhengdao; Zhao, Yiyu; Xu, Xiaoyong

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.174

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“…3. The data obtained as a result of the research made it possible to propose measures that reduce local dust pollution in the process of construction works [13][14][15]. Such measures include the installing safety screens, dust screens on windows during repairs in the building, the equipping the construction industry with exhaust fans for dust collection.…”

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“…Thus, the determination of the pollution dose of the territory G k by all components belonging to the chain φ j0 → φ j1 → φ j2 → … demands to solve the conjugate problem (14) in the reverse order: O ! , using the boundary conditions and the initial data in the form (13) during the calculating in the reverse course of time.…”

Section: The Natural Environment Damage Analysismentioning

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Fine dust atmospheric pollution from the objects of infill construction

2019

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Air pollution emissions are released from both natural and anthropogenic sources. During the environment pollution researching and monitoring the special attention should be paid to the construction operations, since during the construction processes many pollutants are released, especially fine dust particles, which are harmful to the health of construction workers and the population living near the construction site. The construction of any object in urban terrain has bad influence not only on the nearby buildings and city infrastructure, but on the existing environment of urban areas. The identification of the important pollution sources that contribute to ambient concentrations of pollutants is essential for developing an effective air quality management plan during building construction. Particular attention should be paid to emissions of fine particles during technological processes of construction with a special degree of dust emission. Control and regulation of the dynamic state of dispersed systems released during technological construction processes using a number of protective measures will reduce emissions of pollutants into the air. The objects of this research were the construction site and residential buildings of a large residential complex «Ekaterininskiy» located in Rostov-on-Don. The obtained measurement data as a result of this type of environmental monitoring showed the level of atmospheric air pollution from the construction industry using the example of the construction of the residential complex “Ekaterininskiy” in Rostov-onDon. After analyzing the situation with dust pollution the protective measures were suggested.

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Fine dust atmospheric pollution from the objects of infill construction

2019

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“…Implementation of CPP can be embedded throughout the product lifecycle ( Aranda-Usón et al., 2020 ; Augusto de Oliveira et al., 2019 ; Jakhar, 2015 ) as it encompasses product design ( Cui et al., 2020 ; de Guimarães et al., 2017 ), product delivery ( Giannetti et al., 2008 ; Hens et al., 2018 ) and product recycling etc. ( Retta, 1999 ; Sousa-Zomer et al., 2018 ; Yin et al., 2020 ) with an aim to minimize their communal impact on our environment ( Li et al., 2019 ; Pazienza and De Lucia, 2020 ; Yusup et al., 2015 ). Further, Fresner (1998a, p. 171) notes that the implementation of CPP is an effort to minimize the emissions at their very self-same source, and that CPP have a preventive attitude towards environmental issues ( Fresner, 1998a , p. 171).…”

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“…from production process and from final products as well) on our environment by reducing those emissions at their very self-same source ( Fresner, 1998a ; Shi et al., 2021 ; UNEP, 2006 ; Yüksel, 2008 ). Therefore, this study argues that CPP can be regarded as a suitable control strategy for abating point source pollution in the garments manufacturing industry ( Fresner, 1998a ; Li et al., 2019 ; Ramos et al., 2018 ; Wang et al., 2004 ; Yüksel, 2008 ; S. Zhang et al., 2020 ).…”

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“…In consideration of this point, we submit that employees play a frontline role while implementing CPP at company level ( Potoski and Callery, 2018 ; Veleva et al., 2017 ); however, their take on the implementation and impact of CPP has been grossly overlooked in previous studies ( Adapa, 2018 ; Farooq and Salam, 2020 ; Matthews, 2018 ; Ramos et al., 2021 ; Yadav et al., 2020 ). In this context, this study argues that the mainstream and practical role of employees, which is undoubtedly very important for carrying out the on-ground implementation of CPP, needs a thorough exploration in the context of EE, OP, OI and DSIW ( Hilson, 2000 ; Li et al., 2019 ; Ramos et al., 2021 ; Salam et al., 2019a ; Salam and Farooq, 2020 ; Yusup et al., 2015 ; Zhang et al., 2015 ). Additionally, adding to the importance of this study Farooq and Salam (2020, p. 16) have also called for more micro level studies for ascertaining the relation between the implementation of CPP and DSIW ( Farooq and Salam, 2020 , p. 16).…”

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Cleaner production practices at company level enhance the desire of employees to have a significant positive impact on society through work

Farooq

Salam

2021

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Implementation of cleaner production practices (CPP), service quality (SQ) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often studied at organizational level. A number of studies on trio have reported it’s significant impact on overall organizational performance and profitability across the globe. However, not much is studied about the individual level micro influence of these constructs on employee engagement (EE), organizational pride (OP), organizational identification (OI) and “desire to have a significant impact through work” (DSIW). Therefore, this study presents a comprehensive framework for assessing the impact of the implementation of CPP, SQ and CSR on EE, OP, OI and DSIW. Data collected from 320 non-managerial staff members employed at a garments manufacturing company in Pakistan was analyzed using partial least square (PLS) approach. Findings revealed that the implementation of CPP, SQ and CSR plays an important role in shaping EE, OP, OI and DSIW in the garments manufacturing industry. Further, it is found that the implementation of CPP has a non-significant impact on SQ. Additionally, results of the importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) have also confirmed that the implementation of CPP at company level has shown a highest importance and performance amongst all the latent constructs proposed as predictors of DSIW in the garments manufacturing industry. These findings are a step forward and unique contribution of this study in the domain of CPP, SQ, CSR, EE, OP, OI and DSIW.

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Exposure assessment to inhalable and respirable dust in the post — earthquake construction sites in the city of l’Aquila

Mastrantonio

Civisca

Siciliano³

et al. 2021

Journal of Occupational Health

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Objectives Following an earthquake that occurred in middle Italy in 2009, the involved territory hosted in 10 years thousands of construction sites. The aim of this study is to assess inhalable, respirable, and respirable crystalline silica exposure of the construction workers involved in the rebuilding activities. Methods Six construction companies joined the study and hosted the air sampling activities. We identified four work tasks: bricklayer and similar; scaffolder and carpenter; manual demolition; other tasks. We reported 8‐h time‐weighted concentrations. Results The “All tasks” geometric mean concentration of inhalable dust was 4.73 mg/m 3 and the higher, TLV exceeding exposure was observed for “Manual demolition workers” (13.92 mg/m 3 , GM). The “All tasks” geometric mean concentration of respirable dust was 0.25 mg/m 3 and no TLV‐exceeding exposure (geometric mean values) was observed among the work‐related groups. About the respirable crystalline silica dust exposure, the “All tasks” average concentration was 0.004 mg/m 3 . No TLV‐exceeding exposure was observed among the whole data sample. Conclusions The comparison of the results shows that manual demolition workers are exposed to high levels of inhalable dust, exceeding the TLV‐TWA (Threshold Limit Values‐Time Weighted Average) limit of 10 mg/m 3 . About the respirable dust concentration, none of the analyzed work task dust concentrations exceeded the TLV‐TWA limit of 3 mg/m 3 (geometric mean values). Measurements of respirable crystalline silica dust have shown levels below the threshold limit value of 0.025 mg/m 3 . Our findings overall match with the available scientific data.

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Investigation of dust exposure and control practices in the construction industry: Implications for cleaner production

Cited by 69 publications

References 27 publications

Fine dust atmospheric pollution from the objects of infill construction

Fine dust atmospheric pollution from the objects of infill construction

Cleaner production practices at company level enhance the desire of employees to have a significant positive impact on society through work

Exposure assessment to inhalable and respirable dust in the post — earthquake construction sites in the city of l’Aquila

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