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Managing hazards in place: The risks of residual risks
1Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Environmental Research
|July 3, 2017
Summary
Managing hazards in place (MHP) minimizes exposure to environmental risks instead of full removal. This policy requires ongoing oversight to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Policy
- Risk Management
Background:
- Managing hazards in place (MHP) is an environmental health policy allowing for partial hazard control rather than complete removal.
- This approach is integrated into US regulations like the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act, and used globally for hazardous waste, lead contamination, and water systems.
- MHP offers economic benefits, including cost reduction and increased property values, but raises concerns about potential future exposure risks.
Discussion:
- MHP offers economic benefits, including reduced cleanup costs and enhanced property values.
- It allows access to contaminated resources, supporting community development.
- However, MHP necessitates robust, indefinite oversight and monitoring to mitigate long-term risks.
Key Insights:
- MHP balances environmental protection with economic and social considerations.
- The policy relies on a multidisciplinary approach involving toxicology, exposure science, and sociology.
- Effective implementation requires a clear understanding of both benefits and inherent risks.
Outlook:
- Given the widespread use of MHP, rigorous performance evaluations are essential.
- Further research should focus on long-term monitoring strategies and risk assessment frameworks for MHP.
- Developing standardized metrics for evaluating MHP effectiveness is crucial for future policy refinement.
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