Problem: Construction Site Concerns
It has been reported by many residents and businesses located adjacent to a large new construction area that they are being inundated with dust and exhaust from the heavy equipment working on the site. It has been reported by residents that they are experiencing increased complications related to respiratory irritations, asthma triggers, and other health concerns.
1. Description of the air quality incident including the unique attributes of this situation, why it is a public health concern, explanation of the situational background, and why a public health response would be warranted.
2. Description of the potential human health effects of this incident, taking into account the unique environmental health factors that influence exposure, and including what challenges/barriers one would expect to face given this information.
3. Analysis of the core public health roles and responsibilities in responding to the event and how local, state and federal public health agencies may work together in controlling the air quality incident, including what other resources and/or partnerships may be needed to respond to this incident.
4. Description of the specific public health and community protection procedures that individuals feel will best protect the community and why, including incident investigation, exposure assessment, hazard containment, and public information dissemination.
5. Summary and conclusion including finalizing thoughts on how these measures contribute to positive social change.