Environmental Health Risk Evaluation Model for Coastal Chemical Industry

Area of Science:

• Environmental Health
• Risk Assessment
• Chemical Industry Safety

Background:

• Environmental health risk assessment (EHRA) faces uncertainties, necessitating robust models for public safety.
• Coastal chemical industries pose risks through hazardous gas leaks and water pollution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a novel EHRA model tailored for the coastal chemical industry.
• To address health risks associated with industrial gas emissions and water contamination.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Gauss plume diffusion model for gas concentration health risk parameters.
• Developed a three-step EHRA process: threat identification, risk quantification, and water-related risk assessment.
• Applied carcinogen and non-carcinogen (Type B) health risk models for water pollutants.

Main Results:

• The novel EHRA model demonstrated effectiveness in assessing health dangers.
• Successfully evaluated risks from hazardous gases and heavy metals in water bodies near chemical plants.

Conclusions:

• The developed EHRA model provides a reliable tool for managing environmental health risks in coastal chemical industry settings.
• Effective risk assessment is crucial for protecting human health from industrial pollutants.