scholarly journals Characteristics and control measures of odor emissions from crematoriums in Beijing, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangyang Cui ◽  
Xiaoman Zhai ◽  
Baocheng Wang ◽  
Shihao Zhang ◽  
Amanzheli Yeerken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Odor Emissions ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
Fiber Manufacturing ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe promulgation and implementation of the national and Beijing municipal standards for air pollutants emitted from crematoriums has effectively alleviated the problem of “black smoke” in crematoriums, but noticeable odor in crematoriums remains. We determined the level of odor emissions in crematoriums by monitoring the odor concentrations of cremators, incinerators, and cremation workshops in five crematoriums in Beijing. Subsequently, we analyzed the major contributing factors to the odor level and proposed control measures. A high odor concentration in crematoriums was observed; two different mechanisms were proposed to explain this finding. First, poor ventilation conditions in workshops and inadequate airtightness of equipment resulted in dimensionless concentrations of unorganized odor emissions in the workshops ranging from 97 to 732, with an average of 504, which is much higher than the standard level of 20. Second, the postprocessing facilities used in cremation sites produce poor odor removal, which, coupled with fuel usage and unregulated operations, led to high concentrations of organized odor emissions ranging from 231 to 1303 (910 on average) for cremators and incinerators. The odor emissions of cremators and incinerators meet the Integrated Emission Standards of Air Pollutants (DB11-501-2017), which are suitable for industries containing industrial kilns but not for crematoriums. The odor emissions in crematoriums are lower than those emitted from industries, such as fiber manufacturing and activated carbon processing. However, the unique geographical locations of crematoriums, high population density, and high exposure risk to local residents necessitate strengthening the management and control of odor emissions from crematoriums. To further address the problem of odor emissions from crematoriums in Beijing, further clarification and tightening of industry standards for the concentration limits of organized and unorganized odor emissions is recommended. Crematoriums will thus be prompted to increase odor control in workshops and adopt and improve deodorization facilities, including the installation and application of treatment facilities, such as adsorption and biological control.

scholarly journals Phthalates: Potential sources and control measures

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 04008
Author(s):  
M. Grinbaum ◽  
A. Camponovo ◽  
J.-M. Desseigne ◽  
P. Poupault ◽  
E. Meisterman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Area ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Alcohol Content ◽  
The Family ◽  
Potential Sources ◽  
The Media ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
And Control

The issue of endocrine disruptors is a subject of debate in the agri-food sector and questioning for consumers through the media. Among these compounds, some of the family of phthalates, are used in the composition of some materials used in wineries. This makes it a worrying issue in terms of image and safety. The objective ok this work was to identify the sources of phthalates and the factors favoring their diffusion in wines to propose preventive and curative solutions to the wine makers. The modalities were therefore selected in different French wine regions to represent the diversity of oenological practices. This survey also led to examine more thoroughly the parameters involved in the situations that favored migration of the highest levels. Additional experiments were performed specifically on certain sources or contributing factors. The first identified sources include epoxy resin, fiberglass reinforced polyester as well as PVC materials (pipes …). Favorable factors include alcohol content, temperature, duration and contact area.

scholarly journals Occupational hazards in medium and large scale industrial sectors in Sri Lanka – Experience of a developing country

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M. Arnold ◽  
MSK Wickrematilake ◽  
RMSD Fernando ◽  
HMRC Sampath ◽  
RPP Karunapema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Physical Hazards ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objective Occupational hazards is an area where many countries have begun to pay more emphasis as it affects the health of many particularly in developing countries. However, documented literature is scarce in this regard although occupational hazards are common in workplaces. The study was carried out with the objective of describing the physical hazards and control measures adopted in the formal medium and large-scale industrial sector in Sri Lanka. Results Physical hazards detected in the workplaces were; excessive noise (78.3%), poor light (58%), increased temperature (65.2%), and poor ventilation (68.1%). Over 50% of large machinery and 33% of medium-scale machinery were not adequately guarded. Nearly 41% of the machinery were difficult to operate, of them 36.2% had controls in positions which were hard to reach. Of safety measures adopted, only 34.8% had proper demarcation of areas with 28.9% displaying safety signs. Housekeeping was poor in 59.4% and less than 40% had safe storage of raw materials and end products.

A review on biogenic amines in food and feed: toxicological aspects, impact on health and control measures

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 608 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Feddern ◽  
H. Mazzuco ◽  
F. N. Fonseca ◽  
G. J. M. M. de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Biogenic Amines ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Individual Health Status ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
And Control ◽  
Meat And Eggs

Biogenic amines (BAs) represent a considerable toxicological risk in some food and feed products. They are formed under unhygienic conditions during storage and processing; therefore, an increase in the concentrations of those metabolites is related to putrefaction. Because BAs are thermostable, they remain in food and feed that have undergone heat treatment. There are several toxicological effects, especially caused by histamine, when high concentrations of BAs are ingested by humans, depending on the food itself and also on individual susceptibility and individual health status. The present paper reviews the main BAs in meat products, their use as spoilage indicators, the risk on human health and also the contamination of by-product meals. Furthermore, we highlight the state of art regarding impact of BAs on poultry, meat and eggs.

scholarly journals MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS

2021 ◽  
pp. 216-222
Author(s):  
Elena Ivanovna Voloshina
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Management ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Logistics Systems ◽  
Delegation Of Authority ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Management Audit ◽  
And Control

Optimizing the logistics systems of an organization is a rather difficult task, since the logistics and management processes are closely interrelated. The success of an organization depends more on the effectiveness of the interaction of its units with each other than on the activities of each unit separately. Therefore, it is necessary to integrate and bring into a single center management decisions on the selection of suppliers, the organization of the procurement process, the formation of stocks, the organization of the warehouse operations and transportation. This is precisely what the goal is set for when conducting a management audit of an organization’s procurement system. The aim of the study is to form a methodology for management audit of a logistics system as a basis for managing the effectiveness of the organization’s procurement process. In the course of the research, the essence and necessity of a management audit of the procurement process were revealed. The audit methodology was formed, the positive initiatives of the organization were reflected during the management audit of the procurement process. It was established that the management audit of procurement continues to develop and strengthen, since it contributes to the formation of coordinating, supervisory and control measures of the procurement process, building a model of financial and personnel support for procurement in accordance with industry standards, optimizing the supplier management system and forming criteria for determining competition, organizing the process of documenting the procurement process, the formation of rules and delegation of authority in accordance with the evolving business model and strategic goals of the organization.

scholarly journals Occupational hazards in medium and large scale industrial sectors in Sri Lanka: experience of a developing country

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Arnold ◽  
M. S. K. Wickrematilake ◽  
R. M. S. D. Fernando ◽  
H. M. R. C. Sampath ◽  
R. P. P. Karunapema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Physical Hazards ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Poor Ventilation ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objective Occupational hazards is an area where many countries have begun to pay more emphasis as it affects the health of many particularly in developing countries. However, documented literature is scarce in this regard although occupational hazards are common in workplaces. The study was carried out with the objective of describing the physical hazards and control measures adopted in the formal medium and large-scale industrial sector in Sri Lanka. Results Of the 69 units of the 25 factories, physical hazards detected in the workplaces were; excessive noise (78.3%), poor light (58%), increased temperature (65.2%), and poor ventilation (68.1%). Over 50% of large machinery and 33% of medium-scale machinery were not adequately guarded. Nearly 41% of the machinery were difficult to operate, of them 36.2% had controls in positions which were hard to reach. Of safety measures adopted, only 34.8% had proper demarcation of areas with 28.9% displaying safety signs. Housekeeping was poor in 59.4% and less than 40% had safe storage of raw materials and end products.

scholarly journals Assessment of Air Pollution before, during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Nanjing, China

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 743
Author(s):  
Ahmad Hasnain ◽  
Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi ◽  
Uzair Aslam Bhatti ◽  
Basit Nadeem ◽  
Geng Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
People's Republic Of China ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Pm10 And Pm2.5 ◽  
The World ◽  
And Control

A unique illness, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), emerged in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China, in December 2019. To reduce the spread of the virus, strict lockdown policies and control measures were put in place all over the world. Due to these enforced limitations, a drastic drop in air pollution and an improvement in air quality were observed. The present study used six air pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO and O3) to observe trends before, during and after the COVID-19 lockdown period in Nanjing, China. The data were divided into six phases: P1–P3, pre-lockdown (1 October–31 December 2019), lockdown (1 January–31 March 2020), after lockdown (1 April–30 June 2020), P4–P6: the same dates as the lockdown but during 2017, 2018 and 2019. The results indicate that compared with the pre-lockdown phase, the PM10 and PM2.5 average concentrations decreased by –27.71% and –5.09%. Compared with the previous three years, 2017–2019, the reductions in PM10 and PM2.5 were –37.99% and –33.56%, respectively. Among other pollutants, concentrations of SO2 (–32.90%), NO2 (–34.66%) and CO (–16.85%) also decreased during the lockdown, while the concentration of O3 increased by approximately 25.45%. Moreover, compared with the pre- and during lockdown phases, PM10, PM2.5 and NO2 showed decreasing trends while SO2, CO and O3 concentrations increased. These findings present a road map for upcoming studies and provide a new path for policymakers to create policies to improve air quality.

Knowledge and Awareness of Dengue Fever

2018 ◽  
pp. 219-222
Author(s):  
Y. Arockia Suganthi ◽  
Chitra K. ◽  
J. Magelin Mary
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Standard Guideline ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
Dengue Prevention ◽  
And Control

Dengue fever is a painful mosquito-borne infection caused by different types of virus in various localities of the world. There is no particular medicine or vaccine to treat person suffering from dengue fever. Dengue viruses are transmitted by the bite of female Aedes (Ae) mosquitoes. Dengue fever viruses are mainly transmitted by Aedes which can be active in tropical or subtropical climates. Aedes Aegypti is the key step to avoid infection transmission to save millions of people in all over the world. This paper provides a standard guideline in the planning of dengue prevention and control measures. At the same time gives the priorities including clinical management and hospitalized dengue patients have to address essentially.

The Mediterranean Action Plan: A Regional Approach to Pollution Control

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 197-205
Author(s):  
Lj Jeftié ◽  
L. J. Saliba
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Pollution Monitoring ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
Agricultural Pesticides ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
And Control

Increasing concern over the deterioration of the Mediterranean sea as a result of increasing pollution by untreated sewage and industrial wastes, agricultural pesticides and fertilizers and oil discharges, led to a series of meetings between 1970 and 1974, and finally to the UNEP-sponsored Mediterranean Action Plan, adopted by governments of the region in 1975 and ongoing since that time. The legal component of the Plan includes a framework Convention and four protocols; the environmental assessment component (the MED POL programme) consists of national pollution monitoring programmes, and research projects conducted by Mediterranean institutions; the environmental management component consists of the Blue Plan (a prospective study combining socio-economic development with environmental preservation) and the Priority Actions Programme (a series of sub-region sectoral projects in defined areas). The Plan has been financed by Mediterranean States since 1979, and is managed by UNEP with the cooperation of other competent UN Agencies. During the last ten years, activities undertaken have improved knowledge of the state of pollution of the Mediterranean sea, and facilitated joint regional action in the form of preventive and control measures.

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