Respirable Dust Monitoring Among Cleaners and Street Sweepers at Faculty of Applied Sciences UiTM Shah Alam

Abstract

Employees may be exposed to dust, which is a type of pollutant. Abundant scientific research has continuously demonstrated a robust correlation between being exposed to particulate matter with aerodynamic dimensions smaller than 10 μm referred to as PM₁₀ and smaller than 2.5 μm referred to as PM_2.5, and increased mortality rates. This correlation is especially apparent when considering cardiovascular disorders and lung cancer. This study will primarily examine the cleaners working inside buildings and the street sweepers on the roads at FSG, UiTM Shah Alam. These workers are consistently exposed to respirable dust as a result of their job responsibilities.