ISBN-13: 9783659513046 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 56 str.
Despite the public desire for zero risk, the world is not risk free. Recognition of the risks associated with pesticide use leads to informed decision-making in identifying those levels of risk acceptable to society. Risk assessment, product labeling, governmental enforcement, and applicator and consumer education form the foundation of a comprehensive framework to regulate the manufacture, use, and disposal of pesticides, and to ensure that adverse effects on human health and the environment are minimized. Responsible management of pesticide risks and benefits allows optimal benefits in terms of public health, safety, and prosperity.The book mainly deals with the different steps involved in the risk assessment of pesticides
Despite the public desire for zero risk, the world is not risk free. Recognition of the risks associated with pesticide use leads to informed decision-making in identifying those levels of risk acceptable to society. Risk assessment, product labeling, governmental enforcement, and applicator and consumer education form the foundation of a comprehensive framework to regulate the manufacture, use, and disposal of pesticides, and to ensure that adverse effects on human health and the environment are minimized. Responsible management of pesticide risks and benefits allows optimal benefits in terms of public health, safety, and prosperity.The book mainly deals with the different steps involved in the risk assessment of pesticides