Describe adverse health consequences of common environmental and occupational exposures

Describe how data are collected and used in exposure and risk assessments of environmental and occupational health hazards

List a range of approaches to design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments into environmental and occupational health sciences

Document best approaches to prevent and control environmental exposures that are risks to human health and safety

Effectively communicate environmental and occupational health sciences information and understanding verbally and in writing to peers, professionals in training, and the public

Research a range of approaches to design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments into environmental and occupational health sciences

Informs public health emergency response stakeholders about key decisions and next steps

Raise the awareness of partners, decision-makers and the general public regarding environmental health risks and encourage the creation of healthy environments

Monitor the emergence of new health threats that can potentially lead to an emergency or disaster that could affect public health.

Apply risk assessment approaches to environmental and occupational hazards

Assist with the development, testing and updating of emergency response plans, mobilization plans and communication plans

Support the development of approaches to prevent and control environmental exposures that are risks to human health and safety

Coordinates with public health emergency response stakeholders to mobilise resources, communicate uncertainties, etc.

Prepare public health advisories

Develop information campaigns for the public or for community partners with the goal of eliminating or minimizing exposure risks or promoting the adoption of safe and healthy behaviours.

Recommend approaches to prevent and control environmental exposures that are risks to human health and safety

Prepare the public health response to emergencies and disasters depending on potential health threats and in collaboration with partner organizations

Provide support for the public health stakeholders involved in emergency management with a focus on environmental emergencies and disasters

Participate in an evaluation of the response with the partners involved.

Evaluate the environmental quality and health, including environmental standards on air and water quality, and their effects on the individual, community and global health

Develop environmental quality study design, sampling, data collection and practices in the laboratory and/or field

Research and communicate environmental health findings in writing at a level consistent with peer-reviewed journals, including descriptions of design, results, and interpretation

Sets priorities for public health based on health and environmental indicators

Motivates decision-makers and partners involved in the development of public policy related to environmental health

Lead public health response to emergencies and disasters depending on potential health threats and in collaboration with partner organizations

Implement monitoring activities deemed necessary following an emergency or disaster

Monitor the long-term health effects of a crisis

Collaborate on activities aimed at preventing the health impacts associated with living conditions or environmental conditions or affected by the disaster; Implement public health programs, as appropriate

Conduct an evaluation of public health responses

Implement environmental quality study design, sampling, data collection and practices in the laboratory and/or field

Contribute to peer-reviewed journals on approaches, designs and recommendations for environmental health management