Introduction
Monitoring air quality plays a key role in industrial and construction areas. There can be a wide variety of different negative health and environmental impacts of air pollution dependent on factors such as the contaminant and concentration. Monitoring air quality throughout the construction process is critical in keeping workers, the public, and the environment safe and healthy.
Impacts of Bad Air Pollution
When are quality in these areas is left unchecked, it can lead to severe health, environmental, and legal issues. From rural countryside’s to downtown areas in cities, construction zones can be located almost anywhere. Dust and other contaminant particles produced in these construction zones can damage local ecosystems and can reduce visibility within the site leading to safety hazards.
Many construction zones tend to be in fully or partially enclosed areas. Without proper ventilation, concentrations of contaminants in the air can quickly rise to unhealthy or even deadly levels without anyone realizing. For example, many construction machines emit carbon dioxide. This gas is not harmful to the environment in small quantities, but in enclosed areas and in high concentrations it can be deadly. One of the issues here is that carbon dioxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless meaning that one cannot naturally smell, see, or taste it until it is too late requiring equipment to detect and alert of its presence.
Key Benefits of Air Quality Monitoring
The purpose of air quality monitoring is to identify harmful pollutants and minimize exposure risks for both workers and the public. Although monitoring air quality in industrial zones is critical for safety, it also brings other various benefits. There are several regulations and laws centered around air pollution such as the Clean Air Act. Monitoring air quality can help to ensure that one’s company avoids hefty fines and other penalties that could arise from any regulatory violations.
Monitoring air quality and avoiding the impacts of air pollution can also help to strengthen the bond with the local community which is a great way to build credibility as a company and potentially even win more business.
Conclusion
It is critical that proper air quality monitoring is in place to ensure worker, public, and environmental safety. Highlands Environmental Solutions offers a wide variety of on-site services. Check out the link below and reach out to info@hesnc.com to learn more about what we can do for you!
