Marie Florence S. | |Rubio, Hannah Alexis O. | |Rugay, Jesus Emmanuel R. | February 1, 2012 POISONING Poisons are substances that cause disturbances in living organisms and do so by some biologic or chemical reaction in nature. For decades, the use of different substances for various applications lead to the discovery of potential toxic substances that may
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occur by accident. Immediate first aid is very important in a poisoning emergency. The first aid you give before getting medical help can save a person's life. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. Causes * Items that can cause poisoning include: * Carbon monoxide gas (from furnaces, gas engines, fires, space heaters) * Certain foods * Chemicals in the workplace * Drugs, including over-the-counter and prescription
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Risk Assessment Hazard Identification Risk assessment begins with hazard identification. Malathion is a wide spectrum, non-systemic organophosphate insecticide commonly used to control ectoparasites, household insects, sucking and chewing insects in agriculture, and mosquito populations (Pmep.cce.cornell.edu 2012). It is also sold over the counter as a medicine used to kill lice and their eggs. Toxicity in animals depends on product purity and the method it is administered. Dose-Response Assessment
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This is the dark time my love Themes: War, power and authority/lack of freedom Tones and Moods: anxiety pressure and fear Metaphor: brown beetles "This is the Dark Time My Love" is poem that deals with cruelty and the pain and suffering of war The repetition of the line ‘This is the dark time, my love’ emphasizes on what a dreadful and fearful time it was. They were almost there, almost free of the British hold. Even Mother Nature herself was aware of the struggle: ‘The shining sun is hidden
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Newmont Case Analysis As can be seen in this case, a truck of Newmont Mining Company leaked 151 kilograms of mercury, which was a by-product of gold mining in the Yanacocha mine in Peru, along a village road. Due to this leak incident, more than 1,000 local residents were sickened by the toxic mercury, which had caused blindness, neurological damage and other health problems. The company, however, claimed that the mercury had no long-term damage to the patients, and those who hadn’t become ill
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The Pesticide Problem and Proposed Solution Risk Assessment Oscar Rodríguez Marrero SCI275 February 27, 2011 The Pesticide Problem and Proposed Solution The city council of Genericville has been presented with a proposal regarding the use of the pesticide Malathion within the city limits. This pesticide is used to control the mosquito population and is been registered for use in the United States since1956 (EPA). According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the administration of
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THE RESEARCH QUESTION The study should be based on finding out the effects of toxins on living organism. This research will try to find out the positive and negative effects of enzyme toxin in plants and animals. The excessive use of toxins can be harmful to the environment while the use of controlled amounts of this same enzyme can be useful to the environment. Toxins are said to be any poisonous substances that are produced in the living cells. Organic chemist Ludwig Brieger is said to be the
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care what was happening to the immigrants, but they do care about what happens to them. Chavez told consumers they were eating poison and they started to listen. Chavez wanted the consumer to see and feel the dangers through his speech and facts he spoke about. He knew once they heard how the poison pesticides affect everyone, the farmers would finally stop using that poison because consumers would not buy a poisonous grape. Chavez used logos to strengthen his speech to the consumers. Logos
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A Mixture of Tibanglan or Tubli (Derris Elliptica )and Nami or Intoxicating Yam (Dioscorea Hispida) as an alternative Rodenticide An Investigatory Project Presented to: Department of Education As an Entry to the: 2014-2015 INTEL Philippines Science Fair Crislyn Keith P. Torrefiel (Proponent) Mrs. Irene M. Cruz Research Adviser J.P. Rizal St. Bagong Silangan Quezon City Bagong Silangan High School ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This investigatory project would never been accomplished
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Throughout history and popular culture, various figures have been associated with the lore of poison rings. One of the earliest accounts can be traced to Roman antiquity in which Romans are theorized to have used poison rings to commit suicide when painful death was unavoidable. Such an example can be seen in the suicide of Demosthenes (384-322 BC), a Greek statesman and orator who directed a revolt against Alexander the Great. It is speculated by Greek biographer Plutarch in his 2nd century A.D
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