Personal exposure to carbon monoxide in underground car parks in Hong Kong

Ming Yin Jonathan Chan; J. Burnett; Wan Ki Chow

doi:10.1177/1420326X9700600606

Personal exposure to carbon monoxide in underground car parks in Hong Kong

Ming Yin Jonathan Chan, J. Burnett, Wan Ki Chow

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Abstract

An extensive survey has been carried out in 52 underground car parks in Hong Kong focusing on carbon monoxide concentrations in the air. So far as short-term health effects are concerned this compound is generally regarded as the most important chemical species from car exhausts. Its presence can be used to quantify air pollution, and give an indicator of the air quality in car parks. The sites were sampled during peak hours. This report presents the results and analysis of the carbon monoxide levels measured. Of the 52 sites surveyed, 27 were rated as 'good', 7 'acceptable' and 18 'poor' according to our interpretation of recommended international health criteria. The findings also revealed that the utilisation rate of car parks varied significantly over time.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	350-357
Number of pages	8
Journal	Indoor and Built Environment
Volume	6
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326X9700600606
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1997

Keywords

Car park
Carbon monoxide
Exposure risk
Personal exposure
Ventilation

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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