BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Biological hazard are acquired from disease causing microorganism and the poisonous toxins they may produce. Biological hazard are far the most dangerous foodborne hazard in the food service and food retail businesses. These includes harmful microorganism seen only in the microscope 1. BACTERIA 2.VIRUSES 3. PARASITES 4. MOLDS 5. YEAST Other living organism are: • Insects: RODENTS FARM ANIMAL DOMESTIC PETS BIRDS FISH PLANTS TRANSMIT DISEASE TO HUMAN BEING
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proliferation of weapons of mass destruction‚ whether they are nuclear‚ chemical or biological.” - President Clinton‚ 1993 1. Let ‘Peace and Collective Survival’ be the global motto of the 21st century but one cannot ignore the more likely existence of a complex world in the future with unequal distribution of power and resources. The past century is replete with instances of usage of Nuclear‚ Biological and Chemical (NBC) weapons‚ sometimes categorized as Weapons of Mass Destruction
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Tavaski Gordon December 17‚ 2013 HS 251 Unit 14 Paper Bio-Chemical Weapons The use of biological and chemical weapons has been practiced for many centuries. It started from the late 400s BC up to the twenty first century‚ and is still currently being practiced today. Ever since these weapons were introduced‚ they have been used by individuals‚ groups‚ or countries to advance certain agendas. These agendas are often for military purposes (war) to gain a tactical advantage over an opposition;
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Biological Weapons: 1. Why are biological weapons the ’poor man’s weapon’? Relatively easy to deploy Low cost International treaties prohibit biological warfare But that doesn’t mean no one does it! What is the difference between biological warfare and bioterrorism? Sanctioned use of biological weapons by nations during war Bioterrorism Use of biological weapons by nonstate government groups Cults‚ militants‚ individuals 3. Is biological warfare a new idea? Know examples
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Biological Weapons: Smallpox Used as a Weapon? Joshua Walker SCHOOL Biological Weapons: Smallpox Used as a Weapon? In the last decade‚ members of various governmental anti-terrorism agencies and the department of homeland security in the United States have discussed the significant possibility that the Smallpox virus will reemerge as an act of bioterrorism by enemies of the United States. Major concern of this virus initially developed after the terrorist attacks employed
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What is the current threat to the United States either biological or chemical weapon? Why The current threat can either be biological or chemical. Both would cause disaster to the American society. Potentially biological warfare could be more harmful. As stated‚ Biological agents are difficult to control but relatively easy to produce. Terrorists may find them to be effective weapons.(White‚ 2012) p.139 WMD can easily kill a multitude through a simple epidemic. If an insurgent can access our
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of chemical weapons dumping by the Japanese Army in China is thought to be just as severe. Biological Weapons While many of the chemicals used in war break down relatively quickly‚ biological weapons pose an even greater threat than chemical weapons because it may be impossible to reverse the effects of an organism that has been unleashed into the environment. The fear of an attack from biological weapons is greater than ever because‚ of all weapons of mass destruction‚ they are the easiest
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Chemical and Biological Weapons: Ancient Times to the 19th Century." 24 Nov. 2004. 28 Nov. 2005 . "Chemical Warfare." 25 Nov. 2005. 28 Nov. 2005 . Cordette‚ Jessica. "Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction." Threats‚ Violence‚ and Workplace Safety. ‚ Los Angeles‚ CA. 20 Nov 2003 Croddy‚ Eric. Chemical and Biological Warfare. New York: Copernicus‚ 2002. E-Medicine. eMedicine Health – Types of Chemical Weapon Agents. 30 June 2004. 28 Nov. 2005 . Smart‚ Jeffery K‚ M.A. "History of Biological and Chemical
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shaking violently‚ unable to breathe. Within minutes you and countless people around you are dead. What just happened was a chemical weapon attack with the nerve gas VX‚ one of the many chemical weapons out there in military warehouses and labs. Biological warfare is the deadly sister to chemical warfare‚ it uses diseases such as botulism and anthrax to try to wipe out soldiers and civilians alike. Even with the horrible side effects‚ if the weapons are caught early enough they can be treated and
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Nature vs. Nurture It is a matter of concern whether human behaviors and characteristics are determined by nature or nurture. If a person’s behavior is inherited directly from the genes of his/her parents or other biological factors‚ then it is the nature that determines his character. But if the environment that a person grew up in‚ affects his behavior‚ then it is the nurture that determines his/her character. It became a great matter of controversy among scientists‚ psychologists and sociologists
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