Information Sharing on Effects of Exposure to Building Materials in Adaptation Projects

Authors

  • Sabarinah Sh Ahmad Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
  • Zarina Isnin Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
  • Zaharah Yahya Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
  • Mustapha Mohd Salleh Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.313

Keywords:

Building Materials Information, Construction Health and Safety Practices, Hazardous Substances, Knowledge Sharing

Abstract

Research findings confirm the existence of hazardous and toxic substances in most building materials. There is limited studies and information on building materials and the effects to health and safety. This study develops an evaluation method that is used to identify the presence of hazardous substances from building materials and assess their public health impact. The information allows stakeholders to identify potential risks and could improve knowledge sharing on building materials information on health and safety in the built environment industry.

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Published

2018-08-24

How to Cite

[1]
Sh Ahmad, S. et al. 2018. Information Sharing on Effects of Exposure to Building Materials in Adaptation Projects. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies. 3, 10 (Aug. 2018), 58–67. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.313.