I need help on my assignment that is due by 12midnight. It is now 8:12pm here. It is on Risk Assignment: Risk Assessment
You are a member of the Genericville City Council. A proposal has been brought forth to use
the insecticide spray, Malathion. Currently, the council is split on its decision, and your vote
will determine whether Malathion can be used in the city.
· Resources: Appendix B and Ch. 4 Figure 4.1 of Visualizing Environmental Science
· Due Date: Day 7 [Individual forum]
· Read Risk Assessment of Malathion in Appendix B.
· Create an outline of the risk of using Malathion according to the four steps of risk
assessment presented in Ch. 4 Figure 4.1:
o Hazard identification
o Dose-response
o Exposure
o Risk characterization
· Decide your vote for the city council based on your outline.
· Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that presents your evaluation of the risk of Malathion
based on your outline. Explain the reasoning for your vote based on the four steps of risk
assessment. Consider any relevant political, social, and economic aspects involved.
· Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
· Post your paper as an attachment.
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Yes please. I am kind of confused on how to do it. Thanks
1. Read the recommended resources.
2. Write an outline of the risk.
3. Write the paper including:
-- a. your evaluation of the risks.
-- b. your vote
-- c. your reasoning behind your vote.
But I don't understand how to start the outline. What has to be in it though.
"· Create an outline of the risk of using Malathion according to the four steps of risk assessment presented in Ch. 4 Figure 4.1:
o Hazard identification
o Dose-response
o Exposure
o Risk characterization "
http://www.albany.edu/eas/170/outline.htm
Thanks but just don't get it still I am stressing out on this so much.
So I do the out line of the Hazard indentification- Such as birth defects or cancer, Dose-response- A person exposed to a low dose may have no system, whereas a high dose results in illness. Exposure- Where humans live relative to emissions is also considered. Risk characterization- Indicates that mexican americans, many of which are agricultural workers, are more vunerable to pesticide exploseure than other groups.
I. Hazard identification: malathion -- What are its characteristics?
II. Dose response -- What problems does it cause?
III. How much malathion results in serious problems?
IV. Does malathion present a low, medium, or high risk of injuries to people?