Risk Assessment of Chemicals: An Introduction
Risk Assessment of Chemicals: An Introduction

Author: C.J. van Leeuwen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 9401585202

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In recent years many developments have taken place in promote co-operation between governments and other the field of risk assessment of chemicals. Many reports parties involved in chemical safety and to provide policy have been published by national authorities, industries guidance with emphasis on regional and subregional co and scientific researchers as well as by international bod operation. The Inter-Organization Programme for the ies such as the European Union, the Organization of Sound Management of Chemicals (IOMC) was estab Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and lished in 1995 and provides a mechanism for the six par the joint International Programme on Chemical Safety ticipating organizations (UNEP, ILO, FAO, UNIDO,WHO (IPCS) of the World Health Organization (WHO), the and OECD) to better co-ordinate policies and activities in International Labour Organization (lLO), and the United the field of chemical risk management. Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The present book is an introduction to risk assessment of The development and international harmonization of risk chemicals. It contains basic background information on assessment methods is an important challenge. In sources, emissions, distribution and fate processes for Agenda 21 of the United Nations Conference on exposure estimation. It includes dose-effects estimation Environment and Development (UNCED), chapter 19 is for both human health related toxicology and ecotoxicol entirely devoted to the management of chemicals. For ogy as well as information on estimation methodologies. one of its recommendations, i. e.

Toxicological Risk Assessment of Chemicals
Toxicological Risk Assessment of Chemicals

Author: Elsa Nielsen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-02-21

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1420006940

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Unlike many existing books on toxicology that cover either toxicity of a particular substance or toxicity of chemicals on particular organ systems, Toxicological Risk Assessment of Chemicals: A Practical Guide lays out the principle activities of conducting a toxicological risk assessment, including international approaches and methods for the risk

Toxicological Risk Assessment for Beginners
Toxicological Risk Assessment for Beginners

Author: José A. Torres

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 3319127519

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This book serves as a comprehensive introductory guide to the practical aspects of risk assessment. Chapters include clearly defined objectives and summaries. The book includes: hazard identification, dose-response, exposure assessment, risk characterization, chemical mixtures, epidemiology, emerging issues and global perspectives with accessible language. The book concludes with a set of hypothetical case studies. Toxicological Risk Assessment for Beginners aims not to create an expert, but rather to provide readers with their first understanding of the risk assessment topic. This book was designed with the student in mind. We simplify a complex process for beginners and balance theory with practical aspects, but remain fluid enough to increase difficulty with case studies. By incorporating an action based, step by step approach to learning the risk assessment process, this book provides its readers with an elementary understanding of how the risk assessment process is initiated, developed and finished, making it a valuable guide for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and early career scientists in industry.

Understanding and Managing Threats to the Environment in South Eastern Europe
Understanding and Managing Threats to the Environment in South Eastern Europe

Author: Gorazd Meško

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-02-08

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9400706111

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This volume presents reflections on a variety of environmental issues in South-Eastern Europe from diverse contemporary scientific disciplines. The contributions address many crucial issues including national environmental policies, economic instruments for preventing crimes against the environment, international waste trafficking, threats to air, water and soil due to mining, management of dump areas, environment protection and food safety from a perspective of public health. The book will be a useful resource for researchers, developers and decision makers interested in the stability and sustainable development of the South-Eastern European countries.

Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment
Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment

Author: Michael S. Roberts

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-12-14

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 0849375924

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The source Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment supplies a state-of-the-art overview of the dermal absorption process, and is divided into six well organized sections. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this Second Edition is a complete revised and updated text, covering the wide range of methods used to assess skin ab

Risk Management of Complex Inorganic Materials
Risk Management of Complex Inorganic Materials

Author: Violaine Verougstraete

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0128110643

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Risk Management of Complex Inorganic Materials: A Practical Guide facilitates the risk assessment and management of complex inorganic materials around the world by providing accessible and specific guidance on their assessment. Inorganic complex materials, such as ores and concentrates, metal containing- glasses, ceramic and inorganic pigments, alloys, and UVCBs produced during the manufacturing of metals present specificities not addressed by most guidance documents. This book explains the main characteristics of inorganic complex materials affecting their hazard and risk assessment and management, including their source and main uses, also covering hazard and exposure assessment, risk characterization and risk management. It is an essential reference for regulators involved in risk assessment and risk management, industry experts charged of compliance with chemical management program requirements, consultants preparing chemicals management files for companies and regulators, and academics involved in research on complex inorganic materials. - Focuses on key information required to globally manage the risk of inorganic complex material - Includes user-friendly descriptions of methodologies and tools that facilitate chemicals management of such materials - Provides key messages to assist communication on risk assessment and risk management to audiences like regulators, workers and communities living around industrial sites

OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals / OECD Series on Testing and Assessment Guidance Document on the Use of Multimedia Models for Estimating Overall Environmental Persistance and Long-Range Transport
OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals / OECD Series on Testing and Assessment Guidance Document on the Use of Multimedia Models for Estimating Overall Environmental Persistance and Long-Range Transport

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2004-11-01

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 9264079130

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This Guidance Document concerns using multimedia models, i.e. generic evaluative models that can calculate overall environmental persistence (Pov) and potential for long-range transport (LTRP) covering multiple compartments such as air, water, sediment and soil.

Series on Emission Scenario Documents Wood Preservatives
Series on Emission Scenario Documents Wood Preservatives

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2014-09-03

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9264221328

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This Emission Scenario Document (ESD) presents an approach to estimate the emissions of substances used in wood preservatives (EU Product Type 8) from two stages of their life cycle: 1) application and storage of treated

Integrated Life-Cycle and Risk Assessment for Industrial Processes and Products
Integrated Life-Cycle and Risk Assessment for Industrial Processes and Products

Author: Guido Sonnemann

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-10

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 0429792476

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Life-cycle assessment is a methodology used to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service during its life cycle, and risk assessment is a tool to evaluate potential hazards to human health and the environment introduced by pollutant emissions. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals call for, among other objectives, responsible consumption and production by decoupling environmental resource use and environmental impacts from economic growth and human well-being. Life-cycle assessment and risk assessment are both analytical system approaches that allow scientists and other decision makers to address these issues and objectives according to the current understanding of environmental mechanisms. This book is the first attempt to illustrate the existing interfaces between life-cycle assessment and risk assessment and to indicate options for further integration of both tools. The second edition: Focuses on sustainability Considers new developments in life-cycle assessment and environmental risk assessment over the last ten years at the international level Introduces broader concepts and discussions on integrative versus the complementary use of life-cycle and risk assessments Extends the scope of integrated life-cycle and risk assessments to critical raw materials Includes more case studies and discusses engineered nanomaterials Featuring contributions from leading experts, Integrated Life-Cycle and Risk Assessment for Industrial Processes and Products is a great reference for graduate students and professionals in environmental management and intends to catalyze communication between life-cycle assessment and risk assessment experts and scientists in academia, industry, and governmental agencies. The practical format of the book—illustrated with flowcharts, examples, exercises, and concrete applications—makes it a useful manual for analyzing situations and making decisions.