VOCs handbook: investigating, assessing and managing risks from inhalation of VOCs at land affected by contamination

Publication C682

CIRIA, 2009
VOCs handbook: investigating, assessing and managing risks from inhalation of VOCs at land affected by contamination Download document

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Abstract

Offers a guided approach to assessing risks to human health associated with inhalation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at contaminated land. Covers common sources, the nature of the hazard, influencing factors for the presence and for the migration of VOCs in soil gas, the effects on buildings through vapour intrusion and vapour emissions. Describes a framework for investigation, assessment and risk management and sets out a site investigation strategy and looks at remedial options.

Author

Baker, K. et al

History

Based on research project RP766. See also CIRIA Publication C665: Assessing risks posed by hazardous ground gases to buildings, 2007.

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9780860176822

Subjects

  • Contaminated land
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Health and safety

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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