Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

What was a significant finding regarding the operation of OWBs and their impact on neighbors?

1. OWBs improved air quality in the neighborhood

2. Stack height of the boilers didn't influence smoke dispersal

3. OWBs produced approximately 12 times more particulate smoke than EPA-certified indoor wood stoves

4. Living closer to an OWB increased property values

The correct answer is: Stack height of the boilers didn't influence smoke dispersal

One of the key findings from the study was that the height of the boiler stack did not have a significant impact on the dispersal of smoke from OWBs. This means that even if the stack was higher, it did not necessarily mean that the smoke was being dispersed in a better or more effective way. Option A is incorrect because the study actually found that OWBs can contribute to poor air quality in the neighborhood, rather than improving it. Option C is incorrect because the study found that OWBs actually produced significantly more particulate smoke compared to EPA-certified indoor wood stoves. This means that OWBs can have a larger negative impact on air quality in the neighborhood compared to other wood burning options. Option D is incorrect because the study did not find any correlation between living closer to an OWB and an increase in property values. In fact, some studies have found that living near an