Abstract
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.
Highlights
The construction industries studied have little or no insurance plans for staff. It 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
Controlling biohazards and pandemics in the construction sector is a critical issue that has piqued the interest of public health, environmental engineering, and civil engineering professionals
This paper explores the management of biohazards and pandemics in the construction industry, taking Ibadan as a case study
Summary
Controlling biohazards and pandemics in the construction sector is a critical issue that has piqued the interest of public health, environmental engineering, and civil engineering professionals. The pandemic has been noted to have affected the educational system globally [8], specialised workplace attitudes and general mental health [9], and crisis-driven governance of the populace [10] [11]. Despite that it has affected the globe, there have been some progress made by various disease control organisations over the years. There are concerns that these plastic wastes are harmful to the ecosystem [18] [19] [20] [21] As such, both the environmentalist and the environmental engineer are tasked with resolving various environmental issues. Different researchers have recommended that some policy protocols be considered in the construction industry for both biohazards and pandemics like COVID19 using nose masks [22] [23] [24]
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