In recent years, in science and technology, the idea of controlling sound transmission in buildings has shifted from focusing on individual assemblies such as walls, floors and glass. We live in a noisy world where we are constantly exposed to different kinds of noise, ranging from low to high frequencies. Prolonged exposure to such noises …

Field Measurement of Sound Insulation in Buildings and Building ElementsRead More

The above-stated industry formerly known as the auto mechanic industry in which the primary duty is to provide mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance for cars, bikes, trucks, and all sought of automobiles. This particular industry includes self-employed mechanics, garages, car paint shops, wheel alignment, and tirerelated workshops, etc. However, petrol sheds, spare parts shops, …

Occupational Health and Safety Management in Small Scale Automobile Repair and Maintenance Workshops in Sri LankaRead More

Sri Lanka has a proud natural rubber product manufacturing industry that plays a significant role in the economy, providing a considerable identification to Sri Lanka. The history of the rubber industry dates back to 1876. The first rubber tree was planted at Henarathgoda botanical garden in Gampaha by Sir Henry Wickham [1]. After 1876, within …

Study of Crepe Rubber Manufacturing Process, Economical State and Waste Management in Sri LankaRead More

The gemstone mining industry has a long history in Sri Lanka. In the pages of history, many explorers claiming that this country had the best gems on earth. Still, Sri Lanka has very demanded mountaintop for world-famous gemstones such as sapphire, tourmaline, ruby, chrysoberyl, topazes, and blue-sapphire. Gemstone mining places are situated in Ratnapura, Okkampitiya, …

Occupational Health and Safety in Gemstone and Graphite Mining Industry – Sri LankaRead More

    The tea industry is found as a major partner for more than a century in Sri Lanka’s economy. The tea industry serves as our country’s forex and source and employment. However, looking at the statistics from a few years ago, the tea industry’s contribution is said to be flawed. But, when you look …

Sri Lankan Tea IndustryRead More