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Differentiate between the different types of environmental health hazards . Environmental Protection Agency. Government Agency Makes laws and regulations to protect U.S. citizens from environmental health hazards. What types of health hazards might this include?. 1 min. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Differentiate between the different types of environmental health hazards
Environmental Protection Agency
• Government Agency• Makes laws and regulations to protect U.S.
citizens from environmental health hazards.• What types of health hazards might this
include?
1 min
Environmental Health Hazards
• Conservation (water, soil, endangered species)• Air (Global warming, UV rays, acid rain,
pollution)• Waste and Recycling (Hazardous/solid waste)• Water (Drinking, oceans, ground)• Ecosystems (Forests, Habitats, Wetlands)• Health and Safety (Mold, Pesticides, Asthma,
sun)
3 min
Type of EPA Hazard Summary
Conservation -Saving and preserving the animals, plants, land, energy, and water, so future generations can enjoy what we have.
Air -Preventing air pollution to reduce ozone gasses, prevent climate change, and keep the air we breathe clean.
Waste and Recycling -Preventing chemicals & other harmful wastes from being thrown away, since they can spill and harm people. Reducing waste.
Water -Protecting oceans, lakes, and streams to save wildlife; monitoring our drinking water & ground water so humans don’t get sick.
Ecosystems -Protecting animals & plants on land and in the water. Monitoring habitats & helping wildlife.
Health & Safety -Protecting & preventing against indoor pollutants like smoke, radon, mercury, lead, e-coli in food.
Implement the problem solving process used to diagnose bacterial infections (biological hazards)
ProblemSolvingProcess
Overview
Ask Patient
Rectal Exam
Analyze CAUSES, EFFECTS, SOLUTIONS to pesticides, environmental tobacco smoke, & lead
(Chemical hazards)
Lead
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Mercury
Pesticides
Radiation & Radon
Analyze the causes, solutions, and effects of ultraviolet radiation and ozone depletion & global warming.
Analyze data about U.S. occupational hazards; Draw conclusions about occupational hazards.
Group 1: Occupational Disease vs. Injury
• Occupational Disease-abnormal condition, other than injury, caused by an exposure to environmental factors
associated with employment. (illnesses from ingesting, absorbing, inhaling toxins)
• Occupational Injury-results from exposure to a single incident in the work environment (cut, fracture, sprain, amputation, etc)
Group 2: Historical Trends
• Work-related fatality rates in U.S. have declined over past 100 yrs– 81% decline (1912-2005)– One of 10 greatest achievements in
public health in the century• Decline in injuries/illness since 1992• Many hazards are decreasing as
time goes on due to improved technology & increased regulations
Group 3: U.S. vs. Other Nations & Geographic Trends
• US Occ. Fatality rate-4th highest in European Union
• Workplace hazards more severe in developing countries
• Work-related death rates higher in rural states/areas
Group 4: Characteristics of WorkersAGE:• Younger workers typically have lower fatality rates
– However, 18-19 yr olds=greatest non-fatal hazards• Older workers have the highest fatality rates• Working children/teens are of special concernGENDER:• Male illness/injury (2/3) > Female (1/3)• Women more likely to receive certain health servicesRACE:• Death rates for nonwhites 12% than whites• Income is a bigger predictor, as it often determines type of
occupation
Group 5: Types of Occupational Ilnesses
• Musculoskeletal• Skin• Noise-induced hearing loss• Respiratory Disorders• Poisonings & Infections
Group 6: Occupations at Greatest Risk
• Public sector (government) jobs are at higher risk of occupation injury/disease than private sector jobs!
• Highest Fatalities: Construction, transportation, agriculture, and mining have highest fatality rates
Group 7:
• 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act– Purpose: “to ensure that employers in the private
sector furnish each employee a place to work free from hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm”
– Run by: US Dept of Health & Human Services– Role: Yearly data collection• Determine which jobs & groups of people need help
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