Lessons Learned from Exposure to Building Materials

Published studies demonstrated evidences of harmful emissions and substances from selected building materials that contributed to dust, poor air quality, respiratory problems and several chronic diseases. Stakeholders in confined spaces face high risk exposures. This study aims to address the concerns of building materials on human health and the environment. The paper reviews the effects on lessons to be learned from the effects of building materials. It discusses on the available hazard information based on required classification on materials. The paper concludes on the needs for availability, accessibility and understandable information on building materials.