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Particulate Resuspension during the Use of Vacuum Cleaner: A Case Study
on Office Carpet in UMT
Nur Fatanah Binti Rosman
Supervisor: YM Dr. Tengku Azmina binti Engku Ibrahim
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
The exposure to particulate matter can come normally from human activities. It may
contribute to an increased risk of respiratory symptoms among cleaning workers in
UMT. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible particulate matters during
vacuuming activity and to determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms
associated with the said exposure. Particulate matter was measured using Dust Trak
Aerosol Monitor 8533 for three phases (pre, during and post vacuuming activity) while
prevalence of respiratory symptoms were measured using a self-reported
questionnaire. The result shows that the most reading were higher than the WHO
guidelines. While significant impact amount of cleaning workers were experienced
respiratory symptoms associated with dust exposure.
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