Standard criteria and guidelines on environmental quality associated with business operation which is hazardous to health

Abstract

With the industrial society is developing rapidly currently, there are many types of business which are classified as hazardous to health, such as those related to textiles, wood, stone, soil, sand, cement, pharmaceutical products, services, etc.  These are just a few examples only.  As there are more business operations which are endangered to health, important standard criteria are established in order to control the environmental standard related to health hazard according to Public Health Act, 2535 B.E. This Act consists of several important criteria, including principle criteria on location of establishment, building types and sanitation, the principle criteria on occupational health and safety, and standard criteria on waste, pollution control, or anything resulting from the business operation of establishments which are hazardous to health. Detailed criteria and guidelines on all issues emphasize on preventive measures, and controlling health hazards resulting from business operation, in order to minimize the impact on society.