Open AccessChemical safety in the context of environmental goals of sustainable development
Author(s) -
Аlla Ishchenko,
Natalia V. Stuchynska,
L Haiova,
E Shchepanskiy
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/915/1/012032
Subject(s) - hazardous waste , context (archaeology) , risk analysis (engineering) , terminology , hazard , chemical industry , chemical safety , business , sustainable development , toxicant , population , action (physics) , environmental planning , environmental health , environmental science , engineering , chemistry , medicine , biology , waste management , environmental engineering , ecology , linguistics , philosophy , organic chemistry , toxicity , paleontology , physics , quantum mechanics
The aim of the article is to carry out a systematic analysis of the components of chemical safety in the context of the environmental aspect of sustainable development goals and to identify those components with the help of competent health professionals. Hazardous chemicals can travel for long distances, be accumulated in the environment as well as cause adverse effects on human health through food chains. The action of toxicants of inorganic and organic nature occurs due to the violation of metabolic processes, inhibition of enzymes, and biotransformation of xenobiotics into more toxic compounds. Physicians must be clearly aware of the relationship in the “toxicant-pathology” system; understand the molecular mechanisms of the hazardous chemicals action; use terminology regarding toxicological characteristics of toxicants; conduct educational, treatment, and prevention activities among the population; acquire information on regulations governing the management of chemical compounds. The next component of chemical safety is the knowledge of approaches to chemical labeling and safety measures for working with chemical products throughout their life cycle. Proper interpretation of the type and level of hazard will enable taking necessary precautions and following relevant safety rules while working with chemical products.