Prevention through design (PtD) is a proactive approach to risk management often used within the safety and health field.  Given the fact that we are in a global health pandemic and our approach to preventing the spread of the virus has been less than stellar, please share your thoughts on ways you feel PtD could have been used when our public health officials first became aware of […]

As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional for a manufacturing company, you have been asked to conduct a risk assessment of potential issues within your facility. Specifically, you have been asked to identify whether these issues present a hazard by conducting a risk assessment using the quantitative risk assessment form, which you can access by clicking  here(SeeAttached). Once the risk assessments have been identified, […]

Unit Group 2 Readings: Unit 3 Are Natural Resources a Blessing or Curse for Developing Countries? Mark Tran, The Guardian An Unlikely Feud Between Beekeepers and Mennonites Simmers in Mexico, Nina Strochlic, National Geographic (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/unlikely-feud-beekeepers-mennonites-simmers-mexico) Unit 4 Tragedy of the Commons, Garrett Hardin Unit 5 How Humans are Making Novel Ecosystems, Riley Black, Natural History Museum of Utah Can We Restore… Everything? A debate on […]

1) What do we mean by interdependency (1)? What does interdependence mean for who is impacted by environmental issues (1)?  2) What were the main drivers of the modern environmental movement in the United States – provide examples (1). Since, what have been the dominant modes of protection (1)?  3) Describe four key geographic concepts and provide an example for each (2).  4) Why are […]

Summarize the characteristics and abilities of sound level meters (SLMs) and noise dosimeters and how they can be used to evaluate noise exposures at a facility. (minimum of 200 words in length. )   Define the following terms associated with occupational noise: a. Wavelength b. Frequency c. Sound Pressure d. Decibel e. Octave Band (minimum of 200 words.)   You have been tasked with establishing and […]

Explain carpal tunnel syndrome. What structures are involved, and what pathology exists here? Recommend prevention tips and treatments for this syndrome. Explain the modified Allen test and Tinel’s sign.   Each of us reacts habitually when we see money on the ground; we bend over and pick it up. Describe how you would get employees to avoid improper bending to pick up items from the ground […]

Imagine you are the director of your state’s Department of Environmental Services. Working with legislators, your goal is to decide which alternative renewable energy sources will assist your state in sustaining your limited fossil fuels and what the best fit is for your state’s economy. Develop a presentation highlighting which types of alternative renewable energy sources your state has chosen and how these energy sources […]

Imagine you are the director of your state’s Department of Environmental Services. Working with legislators, your goal is to decide which alternative renewable energy sources will assist your state in sustaining your limited fossil fuels and what the best fit is for your state’s economy. Develop a presentation highlighting which types of alternative renewable energy sources your state has chosen and how these energy sources […]

create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation about both the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Again, imagine that you are presenting to an audience of high school students who are learning about environmental laws. Discuss their effectiveness at achieving the goals, elaborate on problems with the laws, and suggest improvements to the laws. Feel free to be […]

create a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation about both the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Again, imagine that you are presenting to an audience of high school students who are learning about environmental laws. Discuss their effectiveness at achieving the goals, elaborate on problems with the laws, and suggest improvements to the laws. Feel free to be […]

PowerPoint presentation containing at least 10 slides. Imagine that you are presenting to an audience of high school students who are learning about environmental laws. Your presentation should address the need for water quality laws in your area and should describe water quality legislation, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Clean Water Act (CWA). Feel free to be creative. You are allowed to […]

ENMT 310 Project Three Scenario and Site Plans Scenario: You are to assume the duties of the safety and environmental officer for a large industrial facility located on a river in a medium-sized town, population 23,231. There in a small, non-trauma center, hospital located in town. The local fire department has a Hazardous Materials Response Team trained to respond to chemical releases and spills. You […]

As the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional for a manufacturing company, you have just completed the quarterly inspections and have found hazards. Because your resources (both financial and human) are limited, you must complete a risk assessment to determine which hazards have a higher priority for mitigation. Use the quantitative risk assessment method outlined in the unit lesson, and explain why this method is […]

Answer each question 150 word response.  1) Discuss how social environment contributes to the worldwide DALYs for childhood malnutrition and poor water quality.  2)Discuss the association between sedentary lifestyle and heart disease. Be sure to cite examples of specific research studies.  3)What are some of the possible associations between personality and smoking? What kinds of study designs might be utilized to investigate these hypothesized associations?

Answer each question 150 word response.  1) Discuss how social environment contributes to the worldwide DALYs for childhood malnutrition and poor water quality.  2)Discuss the association between sedentary lifestyle and heart disease. Be sure to cite examples of specific research studies.  3)What are some of the possible associations between personality and smoking? What kinds of study designs might be utilized to investigate these hypothesized associations?

1.  Are all coastal processes naturally hazardous? Explain 2.  What can be done to reduce damages from tropical cyclones?  3.  Beach nourishment project: an environmental decision or an economic decision or both?  4.  Will coastal hazards become more severe, less severe, or stay the same in the geologic future? 5.  What are the management procedures in place for your community, if you live in a […]