Over the past half-century, there has been an accelerated release
of artificial chemicals into the environment, many of whose impacts
are not well known. We do know, however, that industrial
development in many countries has carried along with it significant
health implications, which are narrowly defined by those concerned
with occupational or individual health safety, as the health
consequences of workers exposed to specific hazardous processes,
materials, or environmental conditions are associated with the
workplace