Reference no: EM13987992
Unit outcomes addressed in this activity:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health.
• Identify the importance of occupational safety and industrial hygiene in the workplace.
• Explain the most important challenges faced in environmental and public health.
Course outcome
Describe the risk-assessment and risk-management process.
Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English
2: Interpret various data formats Instructions:
Go to the EPA website, https://www.epa.gov/osw/wyl/regional.htm
From the map choose the region where you live, then on to your region.
Or
Go to the EPA NPL list, https://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/ and choose your state.
Choose a site
The site you choose needs to be approved by your instructor.
Post your proposed site in the third Discussion topic or send your instructor an e-mail detailing your proposed site. Once approved, write a 7-10 page paper (not including title page and references) that gives the background of your hazardous waste site, what agencies were involved, what pollutants have been found there, the extent of contamination, the number of people harmed and with what diseases, what studies were done on the site and people, and what the clean-up consisted of.
References: The document should also include the references that you used (at least 3 other than your book). For information on APA reference style please go to the Kaplan Writing Center and refer to the Writing Center Resource file in Doc Sharing.
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Provide a definition of the biological old regime
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How you plan to develop greater competence in each
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Comment on the phone conversation
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Problem regarding the organized manufacturing business
: Satka, Inc., is a newly organized manufacturing business that plans to manufacture and sell 30,000 units per year of a new product. The following estimates have been made of the company's costs and expenses (other than income taxes):
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Describe the risk-assessment and risk-management process
: Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health - identify the importance of occupational safety and industrial hygiene in the workplace.
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What false belief about jesus christ did arius teach
: What false belief about Jesus Christ did Arius teach? Write five lines about differences between monotheistic religions and other world religions.
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How to construct high quality arguments for positions
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Interweaving current events and popular culture
: Regardless of which avenue you choose, you will include at least ONE reference to one or more essays we have read and will make a clear judgment based on these evidences as to the value of the argument or issue.
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Write a reflection paper on the psychology of evil
: Write a reflection paper on the psychology of evil. What does research suggest about its root causes? What remedy (or remedies) does Dr. Zimbardo propose to combat evil in the world
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