Multimedia pollution prevention means lower costs

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Pollution Engineering

OSTI ID:227875

Phillips, J B; Hindawi, M A

Most industries that produce or use substances potentially harmful to human health have had to address issues related to worker safety. Strangely, facilities generating pollution generally will experience higher concentrations of pollutants within the facility itself than at the fencepost. This distinction is important because pollution commonly is considered to occur only when pollutant species escape the facility--and the pollutants` effects on neighboring properties and residents frequently drive regulations. Despite this, the effects on individuals working in the facility on a daily basis generally will be more pronounced due to the concentration differential. The costs of worker exposure to hazardous substances are examined as are collateral issues. Particular attention is paid to how a multimedia approach to pollution prevention can reduce such costs and provide other benefits at the same time.

• OSTI ID: 227875
• Journal Information: Pollution Engineering, Journal Name: Pollution Engineering Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 28; ISSN 0032-3640; ISSN PLENBW
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
POLLUTION ABATEMENT