BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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risk
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risk assessment
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risk management
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment loss, or harmful effects on the environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -Physical hazards are factors or conditions within the environment that can harm your health.
Detailed explanation-3: -Probability is the likelihood of an accident with a given hazard. This can happen on a: Frequent, Likely, Occasional, Seldom, or Unlikely basis.
Detailed explanation-4: -Health hazards are chemical, physical or biological factors in our environment that can have negative impacts on our short-or long-term health. Exposure can occur through touch, inhalation, and ingestion. Understanding the risks of these hazards can help us to take action to avoid or mitigate these risks.
Detailed explanation-5: -Safety Hazards They refer to unsafe conditions leading to illness, injury and even death.