Risk Assessment for Human Metal Exposures

Risk Assessment for Human Metal Exposures
Author: Gunnar F. Nordberg
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128042680

Risk Assessment for Human Metal Exposures: Mode of Action and Kinetic Approaches examines the current principles of risk assessment in human metal exposures, with a focus on Mode of Action(MOA), Toxicokinetic and Toxicodynamic (TKTD) considerations, and computer models. Derived from the highly respected Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals, Fourth Edition (2014), the book summarizes principles and methods and provides examples of how MOA –TKTD can be used. In addition, it presents tactics on how information generated by such methods can be confirmed by epidemiological data. Furthermore, it demonstrates how epidemiological data can be confirmed and evaluated by the examined models and considerations. This resource uniquely integrates several important topics, such as risk assessment, characterization, management and communication—the classic risk assessment paradigm—with mode of action, TKTD, and epidemiology, all topics related to human exposure. Written by pioneers in the field, this book is an essential reference for researchers, students and technicians in toxicology and risk assessment. Covers fundamental risk assessment concerns for the effects of metals on human health Provides an easy-to-use structure to quickly locate specific methods Uses case studies to illustrate the methods and theories described Written to be understood by students, researchers and industry workers who need to conduct risk assessment in metals and human health

Impact of Heavy Metals on the Environment

Impact of Heavy Metals on the Environment
Author: Jean-Pierre Vernet
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing Company
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1992
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Highlighted in this compilation of papers is the role and importance of heavy metals in the environment. It provides up-to-date information in a field of active research and progress, where the focus is on effects and interactions between the environment and organisms, as well as contaminant dynamics. Several papers address the impact of heavy metals on our health. The influence of metals on plants is described in an exhaustive study on lichens, which have been widely used as biomonitors for environmental contamination by heavy metals. Metals are also accumulated by animals, as seen in a chapter which focusses on sediment/benthic organism interactions and biomonitoring in fish. Soil interactions are discussed, as well as regional studies of freshwater sediments and the marine environment. The final part of the book addresses a crucial problem: the management of stabilized municipal waste sludges. As a result, the most important and significant recent trends are included, emphasizing interactions with and impacts of heavy metals on humans, animals, plants and soils.

Critical Review of "Metals Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance for Metals" (MERAG)

Critical Review of
Author:
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2007
Genre: Metals
ISBN: 928931561X

Risk assessment of metals may need specific guidance in how to handle natural background, essentiality, and long historical use of metals. It may also be necessary to take bio-availability into account. The aim of the present project was to critically review proposals on principles for risk assessment of metals (MERAG), developed by the metals industry, in co-operation with the UK Government during 2005-2006. The different MERAG proposals were reviewed by different Nordic consultancies, and their views are summarised in the report. The project was initiated and coordinated by the Nordic Risk Assessment Project (NORAP), which receives funding from the Nordic Chemicals group, a subgroup to the Nordic Council of Ministers. This review was considered urgent, in order to be prepared for a possible proposal to implement the MERAG principles within the Technical Guidance Document on Chemical Safety Assessment, which is developed for use under the REACH regulation.

Ecological Risk Assessment Issue Papers

Ecological Risk Assessment Issue Papers
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 588
Release: 1995-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780788119590

Provides scientific & technical information that scientists can use along with other materials to develop ecological risk assessment guidance. Highlights important principles & approaches relevant to the ecological risk assessment framework that scientists should consider in preparing guidelines. Covers: biological stressors, ecological recovery, exposures characteristics, & much more. Figures & tables.

Environmental Biotechnology For Soil and Wastewater Implications on Ecosystems

Environmental Biotechnology For Soil and Wastewater Implications on Ecosystems
Author: Rita Kundu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2019-06-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811368465

This book comprises some of the major facts and solutions on environmental studies and its importance on the ecosystem. Implementations of Biotechnology on wastewater treatment and removal of toxins from the wastewater have been thoroughly discussed in different chapters with its impacts on the ecosystem. State of art technologies related to the water treatment as well as balancing of various essential components of the ecosystem has also been demonstrated with various technical solutions. Impacts of various toxins, mainly chemical wastes produced by various industries have been precisely identified and there impacts with various solutions are also discussed. This book is also a collection of various ideas and thoughts coming from reputed scientists and researchers working in this field with modernized technological views. A special emphasis has been given to protect and balance our ecosystem to save the entire living beings. Authors have also tried to make a bridge between bioremediation and ecosystem to bring these in a common platform for better understanding and solution of various critical problems with the help of cutting edge technologies. In this particular aspect or research, the novelty of the book is unparallel to show various future opportunities for the researchers, academicians, industrial personnel working in this field.