Preparedness Webinar: Exposures-Exposures PPT

Exposures PPT

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The document outlines the agenda and content of a webinar focusing on exposure risks in occupational health, delivered by Dr. Miriam Alexander. Key housekeeping notes include completing a post-webinar survey for feedback, participating in ongoing discussions through the ACPM Pulse forum, and accessing the recorded session later. The webinar, part of a pilot series, encourages attendees to engage directly by asking questions.<br /><br />The main presentation covers various facets of exposure, categorizing them into biological, chemical, and physical types, including radiologic. Concepts explored include hazard versus risk, how to protect populations, and pathways for substances to enter and exit the body. Detailed discussions address the effects of exposures on different body systems, such as respiratory and skin, and the role of genetic makeup and co-morbidities in response to toxic agents.<br /><br />A significant portion focuses on the respiratory system, covering particle deposition in the lungs based on size, implications for lung function, and distinguishing between upper and lower airway irritants. The webinar details chemical classifications like simple and chemical asphyxiants and aerosols' impact, such as metals and soot particles.<br /><br />Physical hazards like mechanical damage, heat, and electromagnetic radiation, alongside exposure to UV and ionizing radiation, are also covered. The unique hazards posed by lasers due to their focused beams and the health effects of UV exposure, such as skin cancer and cataracts, are highlighted.<br /><br />Finally, biological exposures are discussed, including handling human and animal waste, body fluids, and microbiological or pathological waste in laboratory settings. The webinar concludes with a call for further inquiries and announces the next session, which will address vaccine issues related to emergency preparedness.

Keywords

occupational health

exposure risks

biological hazards

chemical hazards

physical hazards

respiratory system

UV radiation

toxic agents

webinar series

vaccine issues