Dangerous Pool Chemicals

Also depicted in this paper is the type of cancers caused by each chemical and other related health problems associated with each chemical. Finally, the role of government agencies such as FDA, EPA and OSHA in preventing excessive amount or zero amounts of toxic chemicals from entering the environment will be discussed. The last paragraphs will enumerate the inferred conclusion from my research on Agent Orange, DDT and Benzene.

To prevent water pollution, chemicals themselves also have to be regulated more strictly. In Australia, only chemicals on the NICNAS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) can be imported or manufactured for industrial use("Chemicals…”).. Moreover, new chemicals have to be tested by four major Commonwealth schemes of registration and assessment ("Chemicals…”). On the other hand, the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A) that acts as our chemical regulators has mandated safety testing for only a small percentage of the 85,000 industrial chemicals available for use today (Urbina,

Store dangerous, unpredictable chemicals in a flame resistant bureau or if non-combustible, or if in little sums, in a fume cupboard.

Some of these toxins will be released into the environment. These toxins are considered hazardous, which can cause asthma attacks and could reach all the way to Port Isabel’s school. For this cause it is critical that residents should know the consequences of this production and take into consideration the approval of this project.

Also depicted in this paper is the type of cancers caused by each chemical and other related health problems associated with each chemical. Finally, the role of government agencies such as FDA, EPA and OSHA in preventing excessive amount or zero amounts of toxic chemicals from entering the environment will be discussed. The last paragraphs will enumerate the inferred conclusion from my research on Agent Orange, DDT and Benzene.

Pharmaceuticals are defined as prescription, over the counter and veterinary therapeutic drugs used to prevent or treat human and animal diseases, while personal care products (PCPs) are used mainly to improve the quality of daily life [16]. Over the past few years, there has been growing awareness of the unintentional presence of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in various compartments of the aquatic environment at concentrations capable of causing detrimental effects to the aquatic organisms. This has become a major concern because PPCPs are extensively and increasingly used in human and veterinary medicine, resulting in their continuous release to the environment.

According to Plog and Quinlan (2012) they state that each and every time an industrial hygienist works with a chemical, the industrial hygienist needs to understand the hazards posed by the chemical in order to perform a proper risk assessment. The industrial hygienist possibly will discover that the material is flammable, or explosive, or may react with common substances such as water or air. Another

“Chemical hazards pose an external or internal physiological threat to one or more parts of the human body. This hazard can cause both short/long term health and physical effects depending on route of entry, toxicity, amount and duration of exposure” (Haight, 2012, p. 60).

According to research, once the chemicals are released into the air, water, or the soil, it can cause a decline in health, which can possibly result in death. About three quarters of the chemicals that comes out

Some of the general precautions are apply when handling, using and transporting of hazardous chemicals:

One argument is on the company’s claim that DEET products are safe under “normal use.” While using the products under “normal use” do not present any health concerns to the general public, with a surge of fear over the Zika virus, advocates against DEET believe that people will invariably use more than the recommended dosages. In response to the recent concern, SC Johnson released a press statement to address the topic of DEET poisoning by saying that when applied correctly, and according to the label directions, the DEET spray OFF! could be “used with confidence” (SC Johnson2 p1). It is one of the few insect repellant products that can be applied directly onto the skin (R.E.D. Facts p3). However, the issue of what constitutes “normal use” is not clearly understood, or defined, especially during an outbreak. The effects of an excessive amount of DEET usage include blisters, rashes, and skin and membrane irritation (CDC p3). However, with the recent Zika epidemic, civilians are encouraged to use more protection when outdoors. For example, NBC News recently reported on the panic Zika has caused in Recife, a major Brazilian city. The health department workers in Recife sprayed the streets with DEET products in preparation for their largest festival, “Carnival” (Derenowski). The citizens of Recife were taking a tremendous risk by using such vast quantities of a product that should be used sparingly. This exemplifies what may happen if individuals heed the ambiguous message that “normal use” of DEET is harmless; the fact that more should be used outdoors caused a potentially harmful situation. This is why it is dangerous for SC Johnson to declare that a product is safe to use given that it can lead to detrimental effects to people’s

Ever wonder if it was the chlorine in the swimming pool turning your eyes red or something more ominous?

Responsible reactions for a chemical emergency seems less applicable than training and preparedness mechanism which in order to raise the awareness of the public to realise and foresee the danger of hazardous chemicals. Based on the geographical location of Lancaster with a complicated traffic system, it is of great importance to pay more attention on the transportation of hazardous materials. Cheremisinoff (1994) indicates that anyone who engage in the transportation of hazardous materials are force to meet the requirements of specific training, first part of the training is general awareness and familiarization. It is also NCEC’s duty to provide proper training course to people who work in the places chemicals are handled. NCEC (2015) regards training as ‘a stipulated requirement’ in order to guarantee the safe storage, use and transportation of chemicals.

3. “Hazardous materials” are “any chemical substance or material that can pose a threat to the health, safety and property of an individual.” (Emergency Medical Response, 2011, p.613) Common hazmat items found in Portland are chlorine, ammonia, sulfuric acid, paraffin wax, potassium chloride, and oil.

Chemical hazards in the construction may develop from dust, fumes, fibers and liquids. They can be emitted by welding, spraying paint and using solvents. There also are hazards found in materials such as asbestos, lead, silica, cadmium and carbon monoxide. At the construction site, workers might be exposed to chemicals by breathing them in, ingestion and absorption through the eyes or skin. Chemicals at the construction work sites can cause headaches, eye irritation, dizziness, faintness, sleepiness and thus affect judgment and coordination.