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Pure Earth Ghana Participates in the World Bank Regional Dialogue on Mercury and E-Waste Pollution Management

By: Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu Nov 14 , 2024

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Pure Earth Ghana Participates in the World Bank Regional Dialogue on Mercury and E-Waste Pollution Management

By: Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu Nov 14 , 2024

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Muchtar Mawardi dan Warisan untuk Kabupaten Tegal Bebas Timbal

By: Lina Noviandari Dec 23 , 2024

Bagi Muchtar Mawardi, SKM., M.Kes., Kepala Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (DLH) Kabupaten Tegal, persoalan penanganan pencemaran, khususnya timbal, merupakan permasalahan besar yang memerlukan kontribusi banyak pihak. Di bawah kepemimpinannya, DLH Kabupaten Tegal melakukan pendekatan pembangunan sistem untuk mewadahi kolaborasi ini. Kini,.

Dr. Ade Mutiara on the Importance of Highlighting Occupational Diseases From Heavy Metal Exposure in Indonesia

By: Lina Noviandari Oct 21 , 2024

The implementation of occupational health programs in Indonesia still faces various challenges. The biggest challenge - according to Dr. Ade Mutiara, MKK, SpOk, - Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practitioner, is convincing companies about the importance of occupational health. They.

dr. Ade Mutiara, MKK, SpOk: Pentingnya Menyorot Penyakit Akibat Kerja (PAK) dari Paparan Logam Berat, Termasuk Timbal (Pb)

By: Lina Noviandari Oct 13 , 2024

Penerapan program kesehatan kerja di Indonesia masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan. Tantangan terbesar menurut dr. Ade Mutiara, MKK, SpOk, praktisi Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja (K3), adalah bagaimana meyakinkan manajemen perusahaan bahwa kesehatan kerja adalah hal yang penting. Perusahaan cenderung hanya memperhatikan.

LEAD (Pb) 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEAD – Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia

By: Lina Noviandari Oct 02 , 2024

Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia Educational Materials Translated From Bahasa WHAT IS LEAD? Lead is a naturally occurring chemical element denoted with the symbol Pb derived from its Latin name plumbum. It has an atomic number of 82 and weight of.

TIMBAL (Pb) 101: SEMUA YANG KAMU PERLU TAHU TENTANG TIMBAL

By: Lina Noviandari Oct 02 , 2024

APA ITU TIMBAL? Timbal adalah elemen kimia yang banyak ditemukan di alam. Elemen ini memiliki simbol Pb yang berasal dari nama Latin plumbum. Timbal memiliki angka atom 82 dan berbobot 207,2. Karena beratnya yang relatif ringan, timbal bertahan di kerak.

LEAD (Pb) 101: WHY IS LEAD EXPOSURE SO DANGEROUS?

By: Lina Noviandari Sep 20 , 2024

Yayasan Pure Earth Indonesia Educational Materials Translated From Bahasa   Lead is highly toxic due to its ability to interfere with various biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Here are several reasons why lead is particularly harmful to.

TIMBAL (Pb) 101: KENAPA PAPARAN TIMBAL SANGAT BERBAHAYA?

By: Lina Noviandari Sep 20 , 2024

KENAPA PAPARAN TIMBAL SANGAT BERBAHAYA? Timbal sangat beracun karena kemampuannya mengganggu berbagai proses biologis pada tingkat sel dan molekuler. Berikut beberapa alasan mengapa timbal sangat berbahaya bagi kesehatan manusia: Menyusup ke proses biologis penting Timbal dapat meniru kalsium dan seng,.
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