%0 Journal Article
%T Management of Biohazards and Pandemics: COVID-19 and Its Implications in the Construction Sector
%A Chiemela Victor Amaechi
%A Ebube Charles Amaechi
%A Sharon Chinyere Amechi
%A Abiodun Kolawole Oyetunji
%A Irish Mpho Kgosiemang
%A Okechukwu John Mgbeoji
%A Adesola Samson Ojo
%A Alejandro Moure Abelenda
%A Mohamed Milad
%A Ibitoye Adelusi
%A Akinwale Oladotun Coker
%J Computational Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering
%P 34-63
%@ 2168-1570
%D 2022
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/cweee.2022.111003
%X This paper investigates</span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">the impact of biohazards and pandemics on construction workersĄŻ health
and well-being. A proper selection of control methods for biohazards and
pandemics like COVID-19 pandemic will result in improved public health
conditions. Occupational risks in the construction industry are also examined,
with a focus on biohazards and pandemics, their containment, and the
implications for health and safety. A safer work environment in the
construction industry is encouraged. In this study, some statistical methods
were used to analyse the data obtained from sampled</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">questionnaire.
According to the findings, fewer people in poor developing</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">countries
get routine check-ups compared to developed countries. The</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\"> </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">construction
industries studied have little or no insurance plans for staff. It also
demonstrates that personal protective equipment (PPE) such as nasal masks,
helmets, hand gloves, and work aprons can assist in the control of biohazards
in the construction sector, such as asthma, cancer, and asbestosis. There
should be safety awareness programmes, conferences, and seminars, as well as
first-aid kits and HSE and qualified health workers on all building sites. In
addition, the government should examine the site for the usage of PPEs and
verify that records of family/personal medical history are maintained.
%K Pandemic
%K Biohazard
%K Biological Hazard
%K Biohazard Control
%K Construction
%K COVID19
%K Corona Virus
%K SARS-CoV
%K Hazard
%K Health and Safety
%K Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=114967