USE OF PORTABLE GENERATORS IN DWELLING HOUSES; DANGERS AND PRECAUTIONS, AN APPRAISAL.

Odom Christopher U, Oyim Johnson E, Okorie Emeka.

ABSTRACT.

Generators help to power the gargets in buildings and in return causes vibration, noise pollution and air pollution. The health hazards generated by some of these emissions in air are numerous and therefore, cannot be ignored. This paper presents a research conducted on generators vibration impact on buildings, harmful exhaust emissions, effects on humans and preventive strategies. The different types and nature of the harmful exhaust emissions and their sources in buildings were discussed. The effects of these harmful exhaust emissions on humans such as health disorders (Cancer, respiratory tract infection, carbon monoxide poisoning, fatigue, headache, bleeding and depression, lowered immune system) were also highlighted and analyzed. The implementing safe practices, proper use and maintenance of generators, and piping the exhaust emission away from buildings and providing a separate building for generators were recommended as preventive strategies.

Keywords:, Portable Generators, Dwelling Houses, Danger, Precaution..