An Environmental Health Hazard is a health risk that takes place in a certain environment. Some common Environmental Health Risks include:
AltitudeAt high altitude, atmospheric pressure is reduced, the reduce in oxygen pressure can lead to hypoxia, or reduced oxygen supply to the tissues. Rapid Ascent can cause Acute Hypoxia even after hours of mountain climbing! Acute hypoxia can cause the affected person to lose consciousness. Someone with a cardiovascular condition should consult a physician before they travel to a location in which they will be experiencing high altitudes. Heat and humiditySudden changes in temperature and humidity may have adverse effects on health.Exposure to high temperature and humidity results in loss of water and
electrolytes (salts) and may lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In hot dry
conditions, dehydration is particularly likely to develop unless care is taken to
maintain adequate fluid intake. The addition of a little table salt to food or drink
(unless this is contraindicated for the individual) can help to prevent heat
exhaustion, particularly during the period of adaptation.
Consumption of salt-containing food and drink helps to replenish the electrolytes
in case of heat exhaustion and after excessive sweating. Older travellers should
take particular care to consume extra fluids in hot conditions, as the thirst reflex
diminishes with age. Care should be taken to ensure that infants and young
children drink enough liquid to avoid dehydration.
Irritation of the skin may be experienced in hot conditions (prickly heat). Fungal
skin infections such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot) are often aggravated by heat
and humidity. A daily shower, wearing loose cotton clothing and applying talcum
powder to sensitive skin areas help to reduce the development or spread of these
infections.
Exposure to hot, dry, dusty air may lead to irritation and infection of the eyes
and respiratory tract.
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* Fire and explosion hazards * Health hazards
Environmental health is a branch of public health. They focus on the human health affected by natural and build environmental substances.
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There are five different types of environmental health hazards known to cause illness in humans. They are chemical, physical, mechanical, biological, and psychosocial hazards.
Each employer has its own procedures for reporting health or safety hazards.
Education about health hazards
The possible health problems cause by health hazards are.... health hazards. This is a nonsensical question, because health hazards are health problems. It all just depends on circumstances.
Generally, the laws of health and safety mean that employers are responsible for identifying hazards, controling or eliminating them, educating their employees as to what hazards cannot be eliminated and how to protect themselves from the remaining hazards. Generally they also mean that employees are responsible for following safety procedures established by their employers, for informing their employers of previously unrecognized hazards, and for reporting injuries and illnesses that may be work related.
I would like to know if there are any airborn bacteria from putrefied meat concerning health hazards.