This study covers an investigation into occupational exposure to benzene emitted from gasoline during refuelling in Greater Georgetown. Pump attendants are particularly vulnerable as they are constantly exposed to gasoline vapour during their work day. Two mathematical models were used to determine a concentration of benzene to which gasoline pump attendants could potentially be exposed. Then the potential health implications of this exposure were examined. The benzene exposure concentrations were found to be 1.5mg/m3 and 0.4mg/m3 for Shell and Guyoil Service Stations respectively, which are within the permissible exposure limits set by the developed world (e.g. by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the United States of America and countries of the European Union). Due to certain limitations of this research, future research using more accurate methods is required to determine a general occupational exposure for all pump attendants in Greater Georgetown at any given time, and measures to reduce exposure should be considered.
The Book of Abstracts Student Research 2020 is a collection of student undergraduate research emerging from the Department of Environmental Studies at the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Studies, University of Guyana. This first volume comprises topics covering climate change, air and water quality, ethno-meteorology, and wildlife ecology; and demonstrates the quality and diversity of research pursued by our students. It is our hope that this book will enhance interest in the respective subject areas, and that the findings are applied to inform development in Guyana.
The Book of Abstracts Student Research 2020 is a collection of student undergraduate research emerging from the Department of Environmental Studies at the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Studies, University of Guyana. This first volume comprises topics covering climate change, air and water quality, ethno-meteorology, and wildlife ecology; and demonstrates the quality and diversity of research pursued by our students. It is our hope that this book will enhance interest in the respective subject areas, and that the findings are applied to inform development in Guyana.
Improper disposal of waste has resulted in a number of risks to human health and the environment. This is compounded by the fact that PET beverage bottles are considered stock pollutants. This study was conducted in Georgetown, Guyana. A structured survey of 203 households, and interviews with local PET recyclers, beverage companies, and key informants in waste management were carried out. The study revealed that there is both a need to recycle PET beverage bottles and room for PET recycling to advance, under the right conditions.
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