RESPIRATORY HEALTH
LOOKING AHEAD TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE The sharp rise in fuel costs and the impact of global
events have shone an even brighter light on the drive to move away from costly, imported and polluting fossil fuels. The knock-on effect is a charged focus on renewable energy in an effort to achieve energy independence, with huge government investment in renewable energy storage technologies. The harnessing of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal and biomass can play a part in all stages of the construction process for electricity generation. While adopting the use of low emitting materials such as ‘green concrete’, eco-friendly insulation, reclaimed wood and recycled steel, can all significantly offset the long-term carbon footprint of a build.
Using low sulphur diesel in conjunction with the latest particulate filters and catalytic converters should be considered for all diesel-powered machinery used on a construction site. A step further would be to adopt hybrid technology with many big-name manufacturers leading innovation in equipment such as hybrid excavators, diggers and battery rechargeable lifts.
CONCLUSION With consultations on how to achieve emissions
reductions expected throughout 2022, businesses are encouraged to keep an ear to the ground and ensure they have their say on anything that might directly affect them.
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There are proactive steps sites can take to lessen the spread of dust and air pollution, such as:
• Controlling dust through fine water sprays used to dampen down the site.
• Screening the whole site to stop dust spreading, or place fine mesh screening close to the dust source.
• Covering skips and trucks loaded with construction materials and continually damp down with low levels of water.
• Use non-toxic paints, solvents and other hazardous materials where possible.
• No burning on site. Source:
https://sustainablebuild.co.uk/pollutionfromconstruction
There is little doubt that big polluters will see an increase in costs as air quality awareness accelerates. Taking a lead on air pollution can help future-proof your businesses and enhance your reputation.
Staying ahead of the curve is key to maintaining compliance but keeping up with fast-moving legislation can be a daunting prospect. Third-party accreditation can help. For example, meeting environmental management standards is just one of the areas monitored through CHAS’s supply chain management service that clients can use free of charge to find contractors who take their environmental responsibilities seriously.
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