Health Hazards

This is the probability of one’s health being harmed by a hazard that can cause injury, disease, or death.

• risk

• risk assessment

• risk management

These are chemicals that harm or cause birth defects.

• carcinogens

• mutagens

• teratogens

Check all the items that you can do when you are exposed to hormone disrupters.

• Avoid processed, prepackaged and canned goods

• Eat certified organic produced meats

• Avoid artificial air fresheners, fabric softeners and dryer sheets

• Use vinyl shower curtains

• Use glass and ceramic cookware

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

This is a measure of the ability of a substance to cause injury, illness or death

• toxicity

• natural chemicals

• phytochemicals

This is the quantity of a harmful chemical that has been ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin

• dose

• size

• measurement

This is a type of hazard that are from harmful chemicals that we can get from air, water, soil, food and human-made products.

• Biological hazards

• Chemical hazards

• Natural hazards

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the term for the potential of a substance to cause harm to a living organism?

• Toxicity

• Exposure

• Risk

• Hazard

Which of the following is a biological hazard?

• Bacteria

• Lead

• Asbestos

• Pesticides

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the primary concern of chemical hazards in the workplace?

• Physical injury

• Chemical burns

• Toxic exposure

• Noise pollution

Which of the following is a common source of radiation hazard?

• Microwave ovens

• Cell phones

• X-ray machines

• Television sets