Posted: February 15th, 2017

Explain the reasoning for your vote based on the four steps of risk assessment. Consider any relevant political, social, and economic aspects involved.

1. Risk Assessment

You are a member of the Genericville City Council. A proposal has been brought forth to use the insecticide spray, Malathion. Currently, the council is split on its decision, and your vote will determine whether Malathion can be used in the city.

·         Read Risk Assessment of Malathion in Appendix B.

·         Create an outline of the risk of using Malathion according to the four steps of risk assessment presented in Ch. 4 Figure 4.1 of Visualizing Environmental Science.

• Hazard identification
• Dose-response
• Exposure
• Risk characterization

·         Decide your vote for the city council based on your outline.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that presents your evaluation of the risk of Malathion based on your outline. Explain the reasoning for your vote based on the four steps of risk assessment. Consider any relevant political, social, and economic aspects involved.