How the Non-Work Environment Can Affect Worker and Family Health

This article addresses some of the major exposures employees encounter outside the workplace—air, water, and soil pollution, and hazardous wastes—including a discussion of several well-known national and international environmental incidents. The major sources of these pollutants and how they contaminate the environment were investigated. Finally, risk assessment and communication along with effective strategies for educating employees and the community are presented.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research