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  2. Environmental hazard - Wikipedia

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    The international pictogram for environmental hazards. Environmental hazards are those hazards that affect biomes or ecosystems. [1] Well known examples include oil spills, water pollution, slash and burn deforestation, air pollution, ground fissures, [2] and build-up of atmospheric carbon dioxide. [3] Physical exposure to environmental hazards ...

  3. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of ...

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    The pictogram for harmful substances of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals.. The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an internationally agreed-upon standard managed by the United Nations that was set up to replace the assortment of hazardous material classification and labelling schemes previously used around ...

  4. GHS hazard pictograms - Wikipedia

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    Hazard pictograms form part of the international Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Two sets of pictograms are included within the GHS: one for the labelling of containers and for workplace hazard warnings, and a second for use during the transport of dangerous goods.

  5. Hazard - Wikipedia

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    The international pictogram for environmental hazards. Environmental hazards are those hazards that affect biomes or ecosystems. [36] Well known examples include oil spills, water pollution, slash and burn deforestation, air pollution, ground fissures, [37] and build-up of atmospheric carbon dioxide. [38] Physical exposure to environmental ...

  6. Environmental health - Wikipedia

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    Certain groups of people can be put at a higher risk for environmental hazards like air, soil and water pollution. This often happens due to marginalization, economic and political processes, and racism. Environmental racism uniquely affects different groups globally, however generally the most marginalized groups of any region are affected.

  7. GHS hazard statements - Wikipedia

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    Hazard statements form part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). They are intended to form a set of standardized phrases about the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures that can be translated into different languages.

  8. List of environmental issues - Wikipedia

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    Environmental issues with war — Agent Orange • Depleted uranium • Military Superfund site (Category only) • Scorched earth • War and environmental law • Unexploded ordnance Overpopulation — Burial • Overpopulation in companion animals • Tragedy of the commons • Gender Imbalance in Developing Countries • Sub-replacement ...

  9. Environment, health and safety - Wikipedia

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    Environment, health and safety (EHS) (or health, safety and environment –HSE–, or safety, health and environment –SHE–) is an interdisciplinary field focused on the study and implementation of practical aspects environmental protection and safeguard of people's health and safety, especially in an occupational context.