Types, Sources, Effects of Science Laboratory Health Hazards

skin allergies, rashes are common health problems due to laboratory hazards

INTRODUCTION SCIENCE LABORATORY This term is defined as the place where certain measurements, experiments, and scientific researchers are carried out in controlled conditions. Check out: Occupational Health and Safety – Hazards and Protection TYPES OF SCIENCE LABORATORY HEALTH HAZARDS There are different types of science laboratory hazards that pose serious threats to human health. The […]

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Oil Spills – Causes, Effects, and Solution

marine oil spills kill biodiversity

INTRODUCTION Oil Spills: The accidental leakage/release of oil into the surrounding environment is known as oil spills. It is a form of environmental pollution. The release of petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment has environmental consequences. Oil spills occur in marine ecosystems such as oceans, coastlines, estuaries, etc. However, the incidents of oil spills happen on […]

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Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification of Toxic Chemicals

bioaccumulation of heavy metals/ toxins, in marine organisms

INTRODUCTION Bioaccumulation: It is defined as the progressive accumulation of substances especially pesticides or contaminants/toxins in the organisms. Biomagnification: It is also known as bioamplification. It is defined as a successively high concentration ratio of toxins/contaminants particularly pesticides in the tissues of the sensitive organisms in a food chain. Also read: What Is Environmental Toxicology […]

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