Large quantities of waste generated in the municipal, commercial and industrial and
construction and demolition sectors have caused widespread environmental issues. The …

Airborne particulate matter (PM) in building construction has been a worldwide concern, as it
threatens the health of people within and around construction sites. Monitoring forms the …

Occupational exposure to crystalline silica (cSiO2) is etiologically associated with systemic
lupus erythematosus (lupus) and other autoimmune diseases. cSiO2's autoimmune effects …

Although various technologies are being developed in the construction industry,
management technologies for achieving environmental sustainability in the local community …

Objective: This study aims to determine the occupational health status of workers exposed to
dust and the risk factors of lung function decline, to provide a basis for formulating …

Increased heat stress and air pollution are two major causes of health issues and
productivity loss in the construction industry. This will be exacerbated by global warming and …

Inhalation of crystalline silica (cSiO2) in the workplace is etiologically linked to lupus and
other autoimmune diseases. Exposing lupus-prone NZBWF1 mice to respirable cSiO2 …

Purpose The demanding nature of construction industry poses serious health risks to
construction workers. In recent years, construction health management (CHM) has gained …

Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is common for several
occupations in construction, not only because of its presence in many handling materials but …

Peak exposures are of concern because they can potentially overwhelm normal defense
mechanisms and induce adverse health effects. Metrics of peak exposure have been used …