Environmental engineering is the discipline of engineering which is concerned with saving humans from the harmful impacts of the environment. Pollution and also with enhancing ecological integrity. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, environmental sciences seek to enhance recycling. Also disposal of wastes, population health, and air and water pollution management. The world’s population continues to rise, and with increasing life expectancies, there are no signs of a slowdown. And garbage is a natural result of human activity. …
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at the workplace.
When you don’t get enough or good quality sleep, you can become tired. Driver Fatigue has the same effect as driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a NIOSH poll, 37% of workers get less than the recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep. Driving is a vital part of our daily lives. So it is important to adopt safe driving practices. So on and off the job, excellent sleep habits are critical to your health and safety. You …
Distracted driving occurs when a driver is engaged in activities that divert his or her attention away from the road. Distractions during driving put the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers at risk. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is the use of a cellular smartphone while driving. According to the US Department of Transportation, texting while driving increases the chance of a crash by 23 times compared to driving without distraction. Over 30% of …
Environmentalism is a broad ideology concerned with environmental protection. Environmental responsibility is particularly concerned with the impact of changes in the environment on humans, animals, plants, and non-living matter. Corporate environmental responsibility is a subset of the environmentalism ideology. It refers to corporate obligations to take measures to avoid environmental degradation. Environmentalism is a movement to reduce pollution and safeguard plant and animal diversity. It promotes the preservation of the natural environment. So environmental responsibility is an endeavor to strike …