4. Hazard identification

Hazard identification is the fundamental step preceding risk assessment . Every product, whether of chemical or natural origin, can be a source of risk for both man and the environment. This is the first consideration. It all depends on the dose! For example, too much cooking salt can kill, sawdust can explode, grain silos that seem harmless to the general public can cause serious accidents...

Protecting human health and the environment requires toxicology and ecotoxicology