M8.4 Blog Chemical Policy Reform

In the article above, read through the headers in RED (h3 for screen readers). . On the left- side bar there are background papers for each of the elements. Choose one or more of the background subjects to blog about.
Using Background Paper #4: Act on Early Warnings

According to the authors two conditions create settings in which provoke action in terms of scientific uncertainty.
The discussion in this paper is essentially about how to reduce harm with early intervention of chemical reform policies. Policies that promote early intervention incorporate one of these pieces:
  • Thorough measures to gather and evaluate evidence that a chemical is likely to have harmful side effects;
  • Specific thresholds and standards for acting to prevent harm; and
  • The development of systems that avoid reliance on toxic chemicals.

The authors then describe six recommendations for policy development which include: 
1. Require safer substitutes
2. Phase Out Persistent, Bioaccumulative, or Highly Toxic Chemicals. 
3.Give the Public and Workers the Full Right-To-Know.
4.Require Comprehensive Safety Data.
5.Take Immediate Action to Protect Communities and Workers.

I    think the authors are on to something in terms of understanding that preventative care & understanding that prevention is the number one way of ensuring safer environments for all. 

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2018 at 10:14 PM

    I liked this Background paper. I think it is very important to prevent things when we can. By introducing chemical reform policies that would reduce the publics harm. I definitely agree with all of the recommendations provided by the author.

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  2. Chris DeatrasOctober 29, 2018 at 5:37 PM

    I think giving the public and workers the full-right-to-know is an important aspect of policy reform. Workers have the right to know about any and all benefits and drawbacks of their profession on their health. The public has the right to know about the benefits and drawbacks of everything in and about the environment. They deserve to know so that they can make the right choices and better decisions when needed.

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