Journal article
Does the Presence of Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings Post-construction and Before Demolition Have an Impact on the Exposure to Occupants in Non-occupational Settings?
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 15(4)
08 Apr 2023
PMID: 37168168
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Abstract
This narrative review aims to determine if asbestos-containing materials in buildings pose a hazard to building occupants in non-occupational settings. This paper is limited to the post-construction and pre-demolition stages of a building. The researchers selected 19 studies from the 126 studies screened, concerning exposure to asbestos fibers in non-occupational building settings, with a focus on post-construction and pre-demolition phases. The literature review found that certain conditions, such as the measurement techniques, standards, and previous data availability, prevent a conclusive answer to the research question. Some studies have pointed towards an effect of asbestos-containing materials on health of occupants in non-occupational settings. But, there are some that do not suggest a positive relationship between non-occupational exposure and the presence of asbestos-containing materials, and therefore these provide scope for further research, as these studies also do not rule out the relationship completely. The present study highlights the gaps in current knowledge and indicates areas for further research. Until conclusive evidence based on revised threshold standards and accurate measurement techniques is available, asbestos-containing materials may be considered unsafe for use in non-occupational settings, especially ones that young people and children occupy.
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- Title
- Does the Presence of Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings Post-construction and Before Demolition Have an Impact on the Exposure to Occupants in Non-occupational Settings?
- Creators
- Raja Singh - Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, IND Built Environment and Public Health Research Fellowship Program, Tathatara Foundation, Bobbili, IND Centre for Built Environment Policy, Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), New Delhi, IND Environmental and Occupational Health, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, USAArthur L Frank - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 15(4)
- Publisher
- Cureus
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001032254700039
- Other Identifier
- 991020638379104721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health