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The classification and characterisation of archaeological glass using multi-elemental analysis
(2015)
The main aim of this thesis was to use non-destructive multi-elemental analysis to determine the major and trace elements contained in archaeological glass. There has been very little work done on elemental analysis of ...
The environmental, health and safety implications of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in Ireland
(2006)
The overall aim of this dissertation was to establish if the European Union
Emissions Trading Scheme had been successful in reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in Ireland since the scheme came into force on 1st January 2005. ...
Fish as biomonitors : an integrated perspective
(1995)
There is a perception in some quarters that because there has been a reduction in fish kills in Ireland in recent years that the fishery resource is no longer under threat to the same degree as
heretofore. This is not ...
A strategic analysis of the constraints to the development of wind energy in Ireland
(2001)
Wind farms are a relatively new feature to the Irish landscape and the number and
size of these are set to increase considerably in the coming decade as Ireland is
compelled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the ...
Occupational safety, health and welfare at work in the catering industry : a study into the level of awareness and compliance in the industry : does food safety take priority?
(2005)
Occupational safety health and welfare across all work sectors has been of crucial importance in Ireland, particularly over the last decade. The objectives of this study were:
1. To establish the level of awareness and ...
An investigation into the use of lead free solders in the electronics industry
(2002)
Tin-lead solder is the most common material used to join conductors in electronic assembly and
has been used in electronics assemblies since the earliest days of radio. After many decades,
highly engineered systems have ...
The pollution potential of road salt on aquatic environments in Ireland
(2014)
Road salt or rock salt as it is sometimes known, is a commonly used de-icing material
and is used throughout Ireland by local authorities (i.e. county councils), private road
operators and members of the public during ...
Waste minimisation in the bulk pharmaceutical industry
(1998)
Waste disposal is a major problem for today’s society. The traditional
outlets for wastes, like landfilling are fast disappearing and for many
types of wastes it is no longer an option. The problems of disposal of
hazardous ...
A study of the methodologies used by organisations in determining their significant impacts in the context of ISO 14001, clause 4.3.1
(2000)
This paper examines the methodologies used in the review of environmental aspects and
the identification of significant impacts in the context of ISO 14001, Clause 4.3.1. The
sources used are both published works and ...
Environmental management and auditing : relevant aspects of its development and implementation
(1994)
The concept o f Environmental Management and Auditing (EMA) is one that has only
come to prominence in recent years but is fast gaining momentum
EMA is part of a series of environmental protection measures which have ...