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IOP Publishing, IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1(915), p. 012032, 2021

DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/915/1/012032

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Chemical safety in the context of environmental goals of sustainable development

Journal article published in 2021 by N. Stuchynska, Alla Ishchenko ORCID, E. Shchepanskiy, L. Haiova
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract The aim of the article is to carry out a systematic analysis of the components of chemical safety in the context of the environmental aspect of sustainable development goals and to identify those components with the help of competent health professionals. Hazardous chemicals can travel for long distances, be accumulated in the environment as well as cause adverse effects on human health through food chains. The action of toxicants of inorganic and organic nature occurs due to the violation of metabolic processes, inhibition of enzymes, and biotransformation of xenobiotics into more toxic compounds. Physicians must be clearly aware of the relationship in the “toxicant-pathology” system; understand the molecular mechanisms of the hazardous chemicals action; use terminology regarding toxicological characteristics of toxicants; conduct educational, treatment, and prevention activities among the population; acquire information on regulations governing the management of chemical compounds. The next component of chemical safety is the knowledge of approaches to chemical labeling and safety measures for working with chemical products throughout their life cycle. Proper interpretation of the type and level of hazard will enable taking necessary precautions and following relevant safety rules while working with chemical products.