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Publication C682 VOCs handbook: investigating, assessing and managing risks from inhalation of VOCs at land affected by contamination
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Current
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.
Document History
Based on research project RP766. See also CIRIA Publication C665: Assessing risks posed by hazardous ground gases to buildings, 2007.
Author
Baker, K. et al
ISBN
9780860176822
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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