Dr Stephen Battersby
Dr Stephen Battersby is a freelance environmental health and housing consultant, and researcher. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Royal Society for Public Health (and is now retired).
He is a past President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Healthand is currently a Vice President.
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Dampness in Dwellings Causes , Effects and Remedies (2nd Edn) published
This revised and updated book provides a definition of dampness in each of its forms, it details the various potential sources, and causes that can result in damage to the building, and damage to the health of the occupiers. It is both practical, and provides an outline of the possible solutions looking at aspects of building design and construction that can reduce or avoid the risk of dampness. It also discusses why dampness is a risk to the health of occupiers and so justifies the need to protect health by reducing or removing it.
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The e-book is available here
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Ethics and the Environmental Health Profession - the importance of being ethical​ (https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003625339)
​Provides an exploration of how a stronger ethical basis for the work of environmental health practitioners (EHPs) can contribute to improved public health, because EHPs/environmental health officers (EHOs) come into daily contact with members of the public to address threats to their health and wellbeing. This book examines what is meant by professional ethics and the role of professional bodies in ensuring members of the profession act ethically. See
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The e-book is also available here
