Environmental hazards—ranging from invisible chemical pollutants to extreme weather events—pose significant threats to both human health and the ecosystems we depend on. Effectively managing these threats requires a systematic approach to identifying what is dangerous, assessing how much of a risk it truly presents, and implementing strategies to reduce exposure.
Hazards are typically classified into three categories based on their origin: Environmental hazards: assessing risk and reduc...
: Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires, as well as human-made stressors like extreme noise, radiation, and heatwaves. 2. The 4-Step Risk Assessment Process Environmental hazards: assessing risk and reduc...
: Harmful substances like lead, mercury, pesticides, and "forever chemicals" like PFAS found in non-stick products and firefighting foam. Environmental hazards: assessing risk and reduc...