Assessing Exposure Levels of Different Groups to Respirable Dust from Building Collapses During the 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes

Tuba Rastgeldi Dogan; Ali Süzergöz

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Assessing Exposure Levels of Different Groups to Respirable Dust from Building Collapses During the 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes

Yazarlar:

Tuba Rastgeldi Dogan | Ali Süzergöz

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Environmental Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 4, pp.1271-1281

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336498

pISSN:

2147-3129

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Özet:

 In addition to the immediate destruction caused by earthquakes, significant long-term issues arise, including health problems resulting from dust produced during building demolitions. This study aimed to analyze the perceptual effects of this dust on individuals. A survey was conducted to assess the extent of dust exposure among three groups: a Demolition officers DO, b Environmental safety officers SO, and c. Individuals present during demolition IP. Participants provided demographic data and responded to 28 questions about their dust exposure levels. The SO group reported the highest impact from dust, both physiologically and psychologically, while the DO and IP groups were less affected. Health issues, particularly respiratory problems, were notably prevalent. The SO group demonstrated higher sensitivity to dust exposure and the need for protective equipment, highlighting the inadequacy of current protective measures. Our findings also revealed that DO and IP groups had insufficient knowledge about the health risks associated with dust exposure and displayed limited interest in using protective measures. Conversely, although the SO group, with higher education levels, demonstrated greater awareness, they also failed to adequately prioritize protective measures. Overall, the results emphasize the need for improved awareness and more effective protective practices for all individuals involved in demolition activities.

 In addition to the immediate destruction caused by earthquakes, significant long-term issues arise, including health problems resulting from dust produced during building demolitions. This study aimed to analyze the perceptual effects of this dust on individuals. A survey was conducted to assess the extent of dust exposure among three groups: a Demolition officers DO, b Environmental safety officers SO, and c. Individuals present during demolition IP. Participants provided demographic data and responded to 28 questions about their dust exposure levels. The SO group reported the highest impact from dust, both physiologically and psychologically, while the DO and IP groups were less affected. Health issues, particularly respiratory problems, were notably prevalent. The SO group demonstrated higher sensitivity to dust exposure and the need for protective equipment, highlighting the inadequacy of current protective measures. Our findings also revealed that DO and IP groups had insufficient knowledge about the health risks associated with dust exposure and displayed limited interest in using protective measures. Conversely, although the SO group, with higher education levels, demonstrated greater awareness, they also failed to adequately prioritize protective measures. Overall, the results emphasize the need for improved awareness and more effective protective practices for all individuals involved in demolition activities.

 In addition to the immediate destruction caused by earthquakes, significant long-term issues arise, including health problems resulting from dust produced during building demolitions. This study aimed to analyze the perceptual effects of this dust on individuals. A survey was conducted to assess the extent of dust exposure among three groups: a Demolition officers DO, b Environmental safety officers SO, and c. Individuals present during demolition IP. Participants provided demographic data and responded to 28 questions about their dust exposure levels. The SO group reported the highest impact from dust, both physiologically and psychologically, while the DO and IP groups were less affected. Health issues, particularly respiratory problems, were notably prevalent. The SO group demonstrated higher sensitivity to dust exposure and the need for protective equipment, highlighting the inadequacy of current protective measures. Our findings also revealed that DO and IP groups had insufficient knowledge about the health risks associated with dust exposure and displayed limited interest in using protective measures. Conversely, although the SO group, with higher education levels, demonstrated greater awareness, they also failed to adequately prioritize protective measures. Overall, the results emphasize the need for improved awareness and more effective protective practices for all individuals involved in demolition activities.

 Depremlerin anlık yıkıcı etkilerinin yanı sıra, binaların yıkımı sırasında oluşan tozlardan kaynaklanan sağlık problemleri gibi uzun vadeli sorunlar da ortaya çıkmaktadır. Çalışmamız, bu tozların bireyler üzerindeki algısal etkilerini analiz etmeyi amaçlamıştır. Üç grup arasında toza maruz kalma derecesini değerlendirmek üzere bir anket gerçekleştirilmiştir: a. Yıkım görevlileri YG, b. Çevre güvenliği görevlileri ÇG, ve c. Yıkım sırasında mevcut olan bireyler ÇB. Katılımcılar demografik verilerini sundu ve toz maruziyet seviyeleri hakkında 28 soru yanıtladı. Bina yıkımı esnasında ortaya çıkan tozlardan hem fizyolojik hem de psikolojik anlamda en çok ÇG grubu etkilenirken YG ve ÇB gruplarına ait bireylerin maruziyetten daha az etkilendikleri belirlenmiştir. Özellikle solunum sistemiyle ilgili sağlık sorunları anlamlı bir şekilde yüksek bulunmuştur. Yıkım esnasında toza maruziyet ve koruyucu ekipman açısından ÇG grubunun daha duyarlı olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Her üç grup tarafından koruyucu önlemlerin yetersizliği vurgulanmıştır. Çalışmamız sonucunda YG ve ÇB gruplarına ait bireylerin yıkım esnasında çıkan tozlara maruziyetin solunum sistemine etkileri konusunda yeterince bilgi sahibi olmadıkları ve koruyucu önlemlere başvurmakta ilgisiz kaldıkları bununla birlikte eğitim düzeyi yüksek olan ÇG grubuna ait bireylerin daha duyarlı olduğu, fakat genel olarak koruyucu önlemlere özen göstermenin yetersiz kaldığı tespit edilmiştir.

Makale detayları

Assessing Exposure Levels of Different Groups to Respirable Dust from Building Collapses During the 2023 Kahramanmaras Earthquakes

Yazarlar:

Tuba Rastgeldi Dogan | Ali Süzergöz

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Environmental Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 4, pp.1271-1281

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336498

pISSN:

2147-3129

Kahrmanmaras earthquakes

Damaged building

Demolition

Dust

Particulate matter

Environmental exposure.Kahramanmaraş Depremleri

hasarlı bina

yıkım

toz

partikül madde

çevresel maruziyet

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Tuba Rastgeldi Dogan | Ali Süzergöz

Yayıncı: Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar: Environmental Engineering (Other)

Dergi: Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 4, pp.1271-1281

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336498

pISSN: 2147-3129

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Tuba Rastgeldi Dogan | Ali Süzergöz

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Environmental Engineering (Other)

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.13 Issue 4, pp.1271-1281

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336498

pISSN:

2147-3129