: Viruses, bacteria (such as those causing cholera or malaria), and parasites found in contaminated water or air.
: 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...
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. : Viruses, bacteria (such as those causing cholera