Risk Assessment for Local Risk Managers

The numerous gaps and uncertainties in the knowledge about the causes of disease and injury are examined. The principles of risk assessment, such as hazard identification and potency determination, as they pertain to the local level of involvement, are defined and discussed.

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Published in:Journal of environmental health 1991-07, Vol.54 (1), p.13-16
Main Author: Knechtges, Paul L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adverse effects
Analysis
Chemical hazards
Disease risk
Dose response relationship
Environmental hazards
Environmental health
FEATURES
Hazardous materials
Hazardous substances
Hazardous substances risk assessment
Health hazards
Injuries
Knowledge management
Methods
Public health
Q1
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Risk management
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Summary:The numerous gaps and uncertainties in the knowledge about the causes of disease and injury are examined. The principles of risk assessment, such as hazard identification and potency determination, as they pertain to the local level of involvement, are defined and discussed.
ISSN:0022-0892