Remediating and mitigating risks from volatile organic compound (VOC) vapours from land affected by contamination

Publication C716

CIRIA, 2012
Remediating and mitigating risks from volatile organic compound (VOC) vapours from land affected by contamination Download document

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Current

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Provides comprehensive guidance for remediation and mitigation of risks associated with VOC vapours and focuses on the risks from vapour inhalation exposure. Establishes a framework to develop, design, implement and verify a remediation strategy.

Author

Welburn, P. et al

History

Based on RP938. Complements CIRIA Publication C682: VOCs handbook: investigating, assessing and managing risks from inhalation of VOCs at land affected by contamination.

ISBN

9780860177197

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Contaminated land
  • Internal environment
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • 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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