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Occupational Health & Safety (Expert Forum)
living in High rise - trash shute
Answered by
Philip Parks, MD - Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston - MA
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living in High rise - trash shute
by cacus, May 08, 2008 04:36PM
I got a job and moved to different city .. I rented out apartment with an reduced offer and living for 4 1/2 months. The Apt. is beside trash shute. Initially it was alright. Then trash shute is becoming piled up and filthy some times.. and now I am concerned ...how bad is it to my health.. my apt. is just beside it.. and afraid of any health hazards...
Now I feel that may be the reason the apt. leising officers rented out for less price.... Generally do I need to be worried of renting apartments beside trash shutes if they are cleaned regularly ????
Now I feel that may be the reason the apt. leising officers rented out for less price.... Generally do I need to be worried of renting apartments beside trash shutes if they are cleaned regularly ????
Doctor's Answer
by Philip Parks, MD, May 15, 2008 07:49PM
, May 15, 2008 07:49PM
To: cacus
Hello,
What health hazards are you concerned about?
Other than the odors from the trash shute, have you experienced any symptoms that you attribute to the proximity of the shute to your apartment?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
What health hazards are you concerned about?
Other than the odors from the trash shute, have you experienced any symptoms that you attribute to the proximity of the shute to your apartment?
~•~ Dr. Parks
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Member Comments (3)
by cacus, Jun 04, 2008 10:41AM
No D. I do not want to wait and see for symptoms.. i want to avoid. Till now i do not see any. I told my concerns to apt. management and they seems to be cleaning it up... on weekly basis
by cacus, Jun 04, 2008 10:42AM
other concern was sharp disposals in the thrash....
