What are the Key Components of a Hazard Assessment?
The key components of a hazard assessment include:
Toxicity Testing: This involves conducting various tests to determine the toxic effects of substances on living organisms. These tests can be in vitro (test tube or cell culture) or in vivo (animal testing). Dose-Response Assessment: This component examines the relationship between the dose of a substance and the severity of its toxic effect, helping to establish thresholds for safe exposure. Hazard Identification: This step involves recognizing the types of health effects a substance can cause, such as carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity.
