Environmental and health impact of small garages and workshops: a case study based on Sri Lanka Online publication date: Thu, 28-Jun-2018
by R. Pathberiya; S.W.S.B. Dasanayaka; Omar Al Serhan; H. Roudaina
Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal (PIE), Vol. 11, No. 4, 2017
Abstract: This paper assesses the impact of small garages and workshops on the employees and the people who live near them. We interviewed various stakeholder living nearby in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka and asked them to complete a structured questionnaire. Furthermore, 36 small garages and workshops were randomly selected. Data results showed that the use of personal safety equipment and standards were very poor. Results also showed that a high percentage of environmental damage was due to waste generated by the industry. Soil, water, noise and air were all being polluted by the daily operations of these small workshops. People living in the vicinity are at a great health risk. The findings and policies recommended in this study in order to take the necessary precautions to bring down the levels of carcinogens in the small garages and work places, where individuals share space and work long hours.
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