Asbestos in Liverpool may be found in many homes in different forms depending upon their age. Renovations or demolition of buildings can only be done after a risk assessment to check the location, quantity and condition of any asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in the building. Asbestos was used in building materials for a number of reasons. It was cheap, durable, flexible and naturally acted as an insulating and fireproofing agent. Asbestos-containing cement was used in building materials because the fibers provided strength without adding much weight. Its insulating and fire-resistant properties also made the mineral an ideal substance to add to cement. Flooring, ceiling and roofing tiles were commonly made with asbestos. For buildings constructed pre-1980 in Liverpool, asbestos containing materials were likely used in the building construction. While asbestos itself is not harful, it is when the asbestos is disturbed, and release tiny fibres that are then inhaled, that it becomes dangerous. Exposure to asbestos can lead to fatal diseases such as Mesothelioma, lung cancer and Asbestosis. While use of the material in construction was banned, it is …show more content…
This is important if you are planning on demolishing, or having renovations done to your building. Contact Asbestos Associated today for advice on the most appropriate steps to take. We are specialists in the safe removal and disposal of asbestos. We can provide a complete HSE licensed asbestos removal service, as well as general advice, management survey for your building, pre demolition/refurbishment survey and sample analysis. Each member of our team is committed to their own safety and to the safety of their colleagues and the public. All work that we complete is done with complete professionalism and in accordance to industry and Health and Safety
Masks and personal protective equipment were not worn by the factory workers. With no preventative measures taken, workers respiratory tracts were exposed to cotton, flax, and hemp dust. This exposer caused side effects such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, long term respiratory diseases (COPD), and permeant loss of lung functions. These symptoms were later classified as a syndrome called byssinosis before disease were diagnoses. According to the online article, “Long term respiratory health effects in textile workers,” there were two obstructive lung diseases textile workers exhibited, Asthma and COPD. The article states that two hundred and twenty-five newly hired textile workers were studies and found to have increased in asthma like symptoms at a one year follow up. The article continues to explain that there was an increase in incidence of chronic and progressive dyspnea, cough, and sputum production characteristic of COPD seen textile workers on year follow up as well. Another lung problem seen in some textile workers per Dr. Edward Holmes interview in 1818 was Scrofula, known today as
One of the biggest problems with working in a mine is the the health risks you are taking when stepping into a mine and staying there anywhere from 10-16 hours of the day. Miners of the Gilded Age, needless to say, did not live very long at all. Some of the diseases they contracted were black lung, Silicosis, and COPD. Coal Miner’s Pneumoconiosis, more commonly referred to as Black Lung, is caused by inhaling respirable coal mine dust. Silicosis is a more specific, but yet still commonly found in coal miners, version of Black Lung caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica, such as Quartz, a major component in rocks. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, is still common today in people who don’t even work in mines. COPD is a progressive disease that increases airway
The James Hardie Industries is a an industrial building materials company, head office in Ireland, manufactory and developing materials, technologies and processes for the production of building materials. For a great deal of the twentieth century, James Hardie was the leading producer of asbestos cement sheet and other building products, which used asbestos as a support material in Australia. However working with James Hardies’ products containing asbestos caused people to develop asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma. As James Hardie was one of the companies involved in the mining of asb...
Radon is formed as one part in the radioactive decay chains of thorium and uranium as they decay into lead. As radon decays, it produces decay products. These products stick to things in the air like dust particles. If these dust particles are inhaled the can stick to ones lungs and cause lung cancer. Several studies have proven that those who breathe in radon gas are more likely to have lung cancer than those who don’t. This therefore makes radon a considerable hazard in workplaces such as mechanic shops and ship yards. Radon poisoning comes in second to lives claimed from lung cancer only to cigarette smoking.
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Radon gas is currently the leading cause of lung cancer in the nonsmokers. Radon gas is harmless in small amounts but sometimes becomes concentrated in homes built on soil wi...
Construction chemicals are categorized into product portions such as sealers and protective coatings, mortars and grouts, adhesives and caulks, and so on. All such products are widely used in the end user industries such as Non building construction, Nonresidential construction, Residential construction. With the boom in demand, complexity of structures, competitive, environmental conditions and requirement of more potent structure, Construction chemical substances has become an integral aspect of the construction industry. In India, Construction chemical compounds specifically cater to the following
... in inhabitants living close to smelters and arsenical chemical factories. Citizens who live near waste sites with arsenic may have an increased risk of lung cancer as well.
When someone works in an environment where they are exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes and molds, they are more likely to develop asthma. Along with asthma, constant exposure to chemicals and vapors can cause serious lung problems that can develop into more serious lung problems.
Smoking is leading cause of lung cancer. Smoking causes more than 80% of lung cancer cases. When you smoke you are taking in more that 4,000 different chemicals, which are all proven to be cancerous. Even if you do not smoke you are still at risk for getting lung cancer. Second hand smoke is just as bad as smoking itself. Each of the harmful chemicals can still enter into non-smokers lungs when they are around smokers. Radon is also a leading cause of cancer. Radon is a radioactive gas that is invisible and odorless. Radon can be found in the surface of the earth. When people come in contact with radon it cause the same results as smoking, the cells be come usual. Thus leads to lung cancer. People can also come in contact with carcinogens while they are at work. Many cancer-causing chemicals can be found in the work place such as asbestos, uranium, arsenic, and petroleum. If you are exposed to these carcinogens for long periods of time, just like smoking or radon, you will develop lung cancer.
Carbon fiber as a building material: in the case of building and construction for many centuries humans have always looked towards natural resources in providing its populations with various building materials, some examples of these materials includes steel from large scale mining and bricks from clay sands. But this has proven to be deadly to our environment, through modern research we have come to understand that the uses of these natural resources have created greater environmental vulnerability. The heavy production of timber creates silt which has been polluting our water systems, and also the mass collection of clay sands and limestone for bricking and concreting purposes has caused top soil erosions which make the environment more susceptible to flooding and landslides. ...
Reese, C.D. and Eidson, J.V. (1999). Handbook of OSHA construction safety and health. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press
A worker's lungs may react more severely to silica sand that has been freshly fractured (sawed, hammered, or treated in a way that produces airborne dust) [Vallyathan et al. 1988]. This factor may contribute to the development of acute and accelerated forms of silicosis.
Hazardous Chemicals In The Household Being a mother myself, I have to be careful about what I bring around my children. These chemicals were created for a reason. However they can’t come without consequence. There is much debate on the use, storage and purpose of these products. However it’s important to do your research and make sure you aren’t harming yourself or others.
Hazardous materials come in many forms and include: explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons and radioactive materials. These dangerous substances are usually released during a transportation accident or through accidents or chemical spills in plants and factories. Since hazardous materials are shipped or transported through a variety of ways including l, waterways, and major highways and the release of these chemicals could cause serious harm. They can enter our water ways from oil rig spills or enter the environment from a train derailment or a container truck accident. The affects of a hazardous materials incident can include serious injury or death, serious health effects and property damage and environmental damage including bodies of water.