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ENGG 411 FORM 7- DECISION ANALYSIS WORKSHEET

DECISION STATEMENT: RISING THREE STORY COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL HOUSE

Alternative:
Alternative: PORTLAND CEMENT
VOLCANIC ASH

Describe Risk Probability Describe Risk Probability Describe Risk Probability

HEALTH RISK Based on these SAFETY RISK Lack off We know Lessening the
Allergic skin reaction finding, we Pouring of concrete during the materials that the production of
Some workers become concluded that ongoing construction or ash Portland cement
allergic to the long-term equipment volcano and volcanic ash is
hexavalent chromium cement dust Unguarded machinery used in the to use in can be more ecofriendly
in cement. A small yet exposure and manufacturing process can lead to collecting give us an than Portland
worker injuries.
significant percentage inhalation causes volcanic allergic cement.
of all workers using respiratory  Improper lifting, awkward postures ash and reaction
cement will develop an complications and repetitive motions can lead to equipment but it is
allergy to chromium, due to epithelial sprains, strains and other that made or
with symptoms ranging tissue damage musculoskeletal disorders. should be from our
from a mild rash to and that can lead used to nature.
severe skin ulcers. to secondary Workers can also be injured by avoid
falling concrete forms if the forms
Eye contact complications as are improperly chocked, braced or accident.
Exposure to airborne well. cribbed.
dust may cause
immediate or delayed Concrete and concrete-making
irritation of the eyes. materials can be heavy, so workers
Depending on the level need to be careful. When concrete
of exposure, effects is deposited, push it with a shovel
may range from – don’t lift it – into its final
redness to chemical position.
burns and blindness.
Inhalation
Inhaling high levels of
dust may occur when
workers empty bags of
cement. In the short
term, such exposure
irritates the nose and
throat and causes
choking and difficult
breathing. Sanding,
grinding, or cutting
concrete can also
release large amounts
of dust containing high
levels of crystalline
silica. Prolonged or
repeated exposure can
lead to a disabling and
often fatal lung disease
called silicosis. Some
studies also indicate a
link between crystalline
silica exposure and
lung cancer.

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