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Assessing the Environmental Impact of Products
Approaches to assessing the environmental impact of products are reviewed. The requirements in such assessments are identified, and the advantages and disadvantages of the existing methods are noted. Ecobalanc...
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Environmental Assessment of Products over the Complete Life Cycle
The environmental impact of products is assessed over the complete life cycle. The proposed approach to impact assessment takes account of all the potential hazards at the manufacturing, operational, and dispo...
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Environmental Impact of Polymer Composites
The environmental impact of polymer composites may be assessed by analysis of the life cycle. The environmental-safety index of the most common polymer composites used in construction is calculated. The propos...
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Environmental Impact of Structural Metals
The environmental impact of structural metals is assessed on the basis of life-cycle analysis. The environmental safety index is calculated for the most common structural metals. Such assessments permit estima...
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Environmental Impact of Paints in High-Tech Production
Assessment of the environmental impact of paints and varnishes is based on life-cycle analysis. A method is outlined for calculating the index and coefficients of environmental safety of the paints. Such asses...
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Information Science in Occupational Safety Management
Approaches to information technology in occupational safety management at industrial enterprises are considered. Obstacles to such uses of information technology are noted. Available software and approaches to...