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Book Construction on Contaminated Sites

Download or read book Construction on Contaminated Sites written by J. Scott Lowe and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on how to reduce and manage the risks associated with unexpected findings of hazardous waste on construction sites. This text offers advice on immediate actions to take upon discovery of hazardous materials and how to measure the impact to the operation. It also provides methods to resolve or prevent disputes that follow such a discovery. The book includes indicators for dete rmining the existence of hazardous waste on construction sites; helps the contractor determine immediate actions to be taken; and reviews how owners and contractors can prepare for the discovery of hazardous materials.

Book Hazardous Building Materials

Download or read book Hazardous Building Materials written by Steve Curwell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition provides a detailed reference source of the use in residential buildings of materials known or suspected to harm health and the environment. Alternative materials are evaluated using unique data sheets which compare environmental impact, cost, health, safety and technical performance providing building and construction professionals and other practitioners with the facts they need to make the right selection. Hazardous Building Materials considers the following building elements: structure, windows and doors, roofing, insulation, finishes and fittings, pipes, services and services equipment. Based on the highly successful format of the first edition this practical reference provides expert advice with the use of clear drawings, tables and data sheets to architects, surveyors, facilities managers, students on built environment courses, material suppliers, environmentalists and clients.

Book Hazardous Waste on the Construction Site

Download or read book Hazardous Waste on the Construction Site written by and published by Section of Tort & Insurance Practice Law. This book was released on 1992 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawn from papers presented at TIPS annual meeting, August 1991, Atlanta, Ga."--T.p.

Book Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste

Download or read book Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste written by Francis J. Hopcroft and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed current information concerning the issues of hazardous materials and wastes at construction sites. Covers laws, statutes, and regulations, and discusses storage, reduction, and disposal, with particular emphasis on asbestos and PCBs. Presents step-by-step procedures for putting a job site i

Book Risks of Hazardous Wastes

Download or read book Risks of Hazardous Wastes written by Paul E. Rosenfeld and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hazardous waste in the environment is one of the most difficult challenges facing our society. The purpose of this book is to provide a background of the many aspects of hazardous waste, from its sources to its consequences, focusing on the risks posed to human health and the environment. It explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste; however, the scope of the book is much broader, discussing agents that are released into the environment that might not be classified as hazardous waste under the regulatory system, but nonetheless pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. It provides a background of some of the major generators of hazardous wastes, explains the pathways by which humans and wildlife are exposed, and includes discussion of the adverse health effects linked to these pollutants. It provides numerous case studies of hazardous waste mismanagement that have led to disastrous consequences, and highlights the deficiencies in science and regulation that have allowed the public to be subjected to myriad potentially hazardous agents. Finally, it provides a discussion of measures that will need to be taken to control society’s hazardous waste problem. This book was designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, including students, professionals, and general readers interested in the topic. Provides information about sources of and health risks posed by hazardous waste Explains the legislation and regulations surrounding hazardous waste Includes numerous case studies of mismanagement, highlights deficiencies in science and regulation and discusses measures to tackle society’s hazardous waste problems

Book Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

Download or read book Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling written by F Pacheco Torgal and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling: Management, Processing and Environmental Assessment is divided over three parts. Part One focuses on the management of construction and demolition waste, including estimation of quantities and the use of BIM and GIS tools. Part Two reviews the processing of recycled aggregates, along with the performance of concrete mixtures using different types of recycled aggregates. Part Three looks at the environmental assessment of non-hazardous waste. This book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, structural engineers, architects and academic researchers working in the field of construction and demolition waste. Summarizes key recent research in recycling and reusing concrete and demolition waste to reduce environmental impacts Considers techniques for managing construction and demolition waste, including waste management plans, ways of estimating levels of waste, and the types and optimal location of waste recycling plants Reviews key steps in handling construction and demolition waste

Book Lead in Construction

Download or read book Lead in Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

Download or read book Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Concepts for Reuse and Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste

Download or read book Concepts for Reuse and Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide

Download or read book Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide written by R. Dodge Woodson and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of homes built before 1978 contain lead paint, which poses a serious hazard to children under the age of 6. Construction Worksite Compliance Guide answers the most common questions about the requirements as mandated by the EPA's Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule and OSHA regulation 29CFR 1926.62. Packed with checklists, tables and "quick lookup" materials, this manual provides a step-by-step approach to determining job requirements and cost, assigning environmental responsibility to all parties, answering environmental questions, and conducting comprehensive worksite audits in the pre-bid phase of a renovation project. Thirty minute video clip discussing the latest detection and inspection techniques Quick Tips for identifying, abating and disposing of lead Guide to understanding and complying with OSHA and EPA regulations Case histories, examples of work-related situations based on 30 years of experience

Book Fundamentals of Hazardous Waste Site Remediation

Download or read book Fundamentals of Hazardous Waste Site Remediation written by Kathleen Sellers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every practicing environmental engineer should already have a firm grasp on the basics of hazardous waste site remediation-the key to confronting a site problem, and devising an effective solution. Since their original introduction to remediation, technology has kept moving ahead with new ideas and procedures. Fundamentals of Hazardous Waste Site Remediation gives environmental professionals immediate access to the basics of the trade, along with information about recent advancements. This comprehensive overview examines the basics of such areas as hazardous materials chemistry, hydrogeology, reaction engineering, and clean-up level development. A chapter on Cost Estimating will be of particular interest to specialists, in light of recent concerns about the increased costs of remediation. After reading each chapter, test your new knowledge with the review problems. As a refresher guide for career environmental engineers, or a helpful tool to newcomers in the field, Fundamentals of Hazardous Waste Site Remediation is a valuable resource for longtime professionals and newcomers alike.