There’s a lot of dust and pollution flying around at construction sites. Failure to manage air quality adequate enough can have serious health risks to employees, damage the local environment, and result in regulatory penalty fees.
However, by using a few, carefully considered best practices, contractors can virtually eliminate airborne particulates and minimize harmful pollutants to create a healthier, more sustainable work site.
Why Air Quality Management Matters
On construction sites, dust and air pollutants are mainly generated by demolition, excavation, material transport, and transfer as well as vehicle traffic. These fine particulates — particularly silica dust — can lead to respiratory problems, worsen underlying conditions like asthma and cause other long-term health effects, such as lung disease. High levels of construction dust can also settle on adjacent…
Read the full article originally published at www.theenvironmentalblog.org.