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...cognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness. ...rm "industrial" refers to the application of this discipline in industries and workplaces.

...collection and analysis of health data to identify potential health risks and implement preventive measures. ...l surveillance' is derived from the Latin words 'medicus' meaning 'doctor' and 'surveillare' meaning 'to watch over'.

...at high exposures (known as "tissue effects," or "deterministic effects"), and statistically elevated risks of cancer at low exposures ("stochastic effect ...," which comes from the Latin ''radiatio'' meaning "a shining, radiation," and "protection," which comes from the Latin ''protectio'' meaning "a covering,

...mful biological agents. These agents can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that can cause disease in humans, animals, or plants. The term "biosafety" is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning "life" and "safety" meaning "the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hu

...tes hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories. ...Response'''. It was first used in 1986 when the [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration]] (OSHA) issued the HAZWOPER guidelines.

...significant contributions to the understanding of [[occupational health]] and [[environmental epidemiology]]. ...fects of exposure to [[chemicals]] and [[toxins]] in the workplace and the environment.

...health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work‐related and environmental hazards. * Health: /hɛlθ/

...s "blood" (from Old English ''blōd''), "lead" (from Old English ''lēad''), and "level" (from Old English ''læfel''). ...a period of months or years. Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems if it's ingested or if dust containing lead is inhaled.

...o focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. ...ion of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.