Environmental And Health Hazards Of Generator Usage In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike.

CHINWENDU PATIENCE | 117 pages (22787 words) | Theses
Environmental Health Science | Co Authors: NWOKOCHA

ABSTRACT

Environmental and health hazards of generator usage in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) was an analytical and quasi experimental study. A preliminary environmental survey of the power houses/generator stations was undertaken to establish sampling points.The samples collected were soil samples (for capillarity,pH,bulk density,porosity,moisture and total aerobic microbial counts). Noise level was equally established with digital noise meter when generators were in service. In addition,air pollutants like CO2,particulate matters etc.were analyzed (using digital meters). Subsequently, well-structured questionnaire was distributed to respondents to establish the health and socio-economic implications of generator usage. All the analyses were in conformity with the international standards and principles of scientific investigation.  Severity rating for identified hazards was adopted and the technique used for evaluating the risk level was the calculation of the Risk Priority Value (RPV), which is quantitative estimate of the risk associated with each hazards. The Risk Priority Value was assigned to each hazard based on two factors: probability of occurance and severity. The environmental surveillance shows engine oil spillage within the immediate surroundings of the generator at MOUAU Admin block and School generator. Improper socketing e.g. using naked wire terminal instead of normal socket plug were recorded at College of ManagementScience (COLMAS). The aerobic bacterial count recorded were as follows: College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (CNREM) 1.4 × 105cfu/g, Admin  3.3 × 105cfu/g, College of Engineering And Engineering Technology (CEET)2.1 x 105 cfu/g, School Gen. 2.6 x105 cfu/g, COLMAS 4.2 x 105 cfu/g. The corresponding fungal count (cfu/g) were as follows: CNREM 3.8 x 105cfu/g, Admin 1.8 x 103cfu/g, School Gen 1.3 x105cfu/g, CEET 3.8 x 104cfu/g and COLMAS 4.4 x 105cfu/g.In addition,the bulk densities (g/ml) of the soil recorded were CEET 1.18g/ml, CNREM 1.006g/ml, School Gen 1.31g/ml, Admin 1.43g/ml, COLMAS 0.93g/ml.The mean values of noise recorded were: COLMAS 92.715dB, CEET 94.67dB, Admin 98.67dB, School Gen 98.73dB, and CNREM 94.67dB. The mean CO2 emission were 37.825 (Admin), 39.77 (School gen), 19.835 (CNREM), 27.865 (CEET) and 22.115 (COLMAS).The study has shown the environmental and health challenges of generator usage, there was noticeable hearing impairment of some of the operators of the School generator and generator at Admin block. Some respondents were regular asthma patients. It therefore becomes imperative to adopt alternative energy sources and create awareness on the health and environmental implications of electricity generators usage. 

 

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APA

CHINWENDU, P (2022). Environmental And Health Hazards Of Generator Usage In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Mar 29, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/environmental-and-health-hazards-of-generator-usage-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agricultureumudike-7-2

MLA 8th

PATIENCE, CHINWENDU. "Environmental And Health Hazards Of Generator Usage In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 31 Oct. 2022, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/environmental-and-health-hazards-of-generator-usage-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agricultureumudike-7-2. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

MLA7

PATIENCE, CHINWENDU. "Environmental And Health Hazards Of Generator Usage In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike.". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 31 Oct. 2022. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/environmental-and-health-hazards-of-generator-usage-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agricultureumudike-7-2 >.

Chicago

PATIENCE, CHINWENDU. "Environmental And Health Hazards Of Generator Usage In Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture,Umudike." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2022). Accessed 29 Mar. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/environmental-and-health-hazards-of-generator-usage-in-michael-okpara-university-of-agricultureumudike-7-2

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