Research
EHS Management in Food and Drug Laboratories under World Bank Assisted Capacity Building Project
At the outset no one understood what Environment, Health and Safety was about and how to work to design and put together a health and safety programme. Unfortunately, there is an erroneous impression that since the quantities of chemicals used in the laboratories are small and miniscule, no harm would ensue. This is not right and that is why in most developed countries EHS in the laboratory work i...Read More
Environmental Health Risk Assessment for the Solapur Super Thermal Power Station
In the light of the present study, the results showed that that the main risk for human health may arise from chronic inhalation exposure. Out of total 557 study subjects, maximum no. of individuals were reported with prevalence of Breathing Difficulty (28.2%), and 20.30 % with eye disorders, 19.90 % with wheeze, 18.90 % with chest pain, 16.20 % with frequent abdominal pain, and 15.10 % with skin ...Read More
Environmental Health Risk Assessment for the Talcher Super Thermal Power Station
Human Health Risk Assessment in NTPC’s super thermal power station, at Kaniha, was undertaken to assess and characterize short and long term health risks created by emissions, effluents, and contamination of the soil, if any. Project conceptualized data collection of 600 individuals through an epidemiological study that included interviewer conducted health assessment using questionnaire, measurin...Read More
health effects of long term exposure of aircraft noise on the residents of Dwarka and Vasant kunj
Aim of the study was to find health effects of long term exposure of aircraft noise on the residents of Dwarka and Vasant kunj areas. The main problem addressed in this research was if the aircraft noise was related to an adverse health impact, and if the people exposed to high frequency noise experienced any auditory, non auditory and behavioral effects? The study evaluated the health effects pre...Read More
Exploratory Study on Mercury Exposure in Delhi
Study of mercury use and exposure in selected major hospitals in Delhi including the leading dental healthcare institution was undertaken at the behest of Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) which is the first pollution controlling authority in the country to appreciate the serious public and environmental health risk arising out of the continued use of mercury in healthcare. In September 200...Read More