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TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of Biohazards and Pandemics
T2 - COVID-19 and Its Implications in the Construction Sector
AU - Amaechi, Chiemela Victor
AU - Amaechi, Ebube Charles
AU - Amechi, Sharon Chinyere
AU - Oyetunji, Abiodun Kolawole
AU - Kgosiemang, Irish Mpho
AU - Mgbeoji, Okechukwu John
AU - Ojo, Adesola Samson
AU - Moure Abelenda, Alejandro
AU - Milad, Mohamed
AU - Adelusi, Ibitoye
AU - Coker, Akinwale Oladotun
PY - 2022/1/28
Y1 - 2022/1/28
N2 - This paper investigates the impact of biohazards and pandemics on construction workers’ health and well-being. A proper selection of control methods for biohazards and pandemics like COVID-19 pandemic will result in improved public health conditions. Occupational risks in the construction industry are also examined, with a focus on biohazards and pandemics, their containment, and the implications for health and safety. A safer work environment in the construction industry is encouraged. In this study, some statistical methods were used to analyse the data obtained from sampled questionnaire. According to the findings, fewer people in poor developing countries get routine check-ups compared to developed countries. The construction industries studied have little or no insurance plans for staff. It also demonstrates that personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nasal masks, helmets, hand gloves, and work aprons can assist in the control of biohazards in the construction sector, such as asthma, cancer, and asbestosis. There should be safety awareness programmes, conferences, and seminars, as well as first-aid kits and HSE and qualified health workers on all building sites. In addition, the government should examine the site for the usage of PPEs and verify that records of family/personal medical history are maintained.
AB - This paper investigates the impact of biohazards and pandemics on construction workers’ health and well-being. A proper selection of control methods for biohazards and pandemics like COVID-19 pandemic will result in improved public health conditions. Occupational risks in the construction industry are also examined, with a focus on biohazards and pandemics, their containment, and the implications for health and safety. A safer work environment in the construction industry is encouraged. In this study, some statistical methods were used to analyse the data obtained from sampled questionnaire. According to the findings, fewer people in poor developing countries get routine check-ups compared to developed countries. The construction industries studied have little or no insurance plans for staff. It also demonstrates that personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nasal masks, helmets, hand gloves, and work aprons can assist in the control of biohazards in the construction sector, such as asthma, cancer, and asbestosis. There should be safety awareness programmes, conferences, and seminars, as well as first-aid kits and HSE and qualified health workers on all building sites. In addition, the government should examine the site for the usage of PPEs and verify that records of family/personal medical history are maintained.
KW - Pandemic
KW - Biohazard
KW - Biological Hazard
KW - Biohazard Control
KW - Construction
KW - COVID19
KW - Corona Virus
KW - SARS-CoV
KW - Hazard
KW - Health and Safety
KW - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
U2 - 10.4236/cweee.2022.111003
DO - 10.4236/cweee.2022.111003
M3 - Journal article
VL - 11
SP - 34
EP - 63
JO - Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering
JF - Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering
SN - 2168-1562
IS - 1
ER -