Risque chimiqueLe risque chimique est dû à une exposition (professionnelle ou non) à un agent chimique dangereux, généralement à l'occasion d'activités de production, manutention, stockage, transport, élimination ou traitement, ou à la diffusion volontaire dans l'environnement de produits chimiques dangereux. Cet article (mis à part les problèmes de toxicité traités ailleurs) présente les risques suivants : asphyxie, risques liés au pH, incendie, explosion, fluides cryogéniques, rayonnement ionisant), avec un résumé des conséquences sur les biens et les personnes ou l’environnement ; et les moyens de prévention.
Environmental hazardAn environmental hazard is a substance, state or event which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment or adversely affect people's health, including pollution and natural disasters such as storms and earthquakes. It can include any single or combination of toxic chemical, biological, or physical agents in the environment, resulting from human activities or natural processes, that may impact the health of exposed subjects, including pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, biological contaminants, toxic waste, industrial and home chemicals.
Mobile technologyMobile technology is the technology used for cellular communication. Mobile technology has evolved rapidly over the past few years. Since the start of this millennium, a standard mobile device has gone from being no more than a simple two-way pager to being a mobile phone, GPS navigation device, an embedded web browser and instant messaging client, and a handheld gaming console. Many experts believe that the future of computer technology rests in mobile computing with wireless networking.
