title: Risk communication about environmental hazards.
abstract: The development of the new field of risk communication of environmental hazards is briefly described and the term "risk communication" is defined. This is followed by a description of the eight basic steps in risk communication about environmental hazards including: 1) assessing the risk; 2) setting goals; 3) assessing the target audiences; 4) assessing the socio-cultural context; 5) choosing the approach; 6) constructing the communications; 7) implementing the risk program; and 8) evaluating the effects. In describing each step, relevant literature concerning risk communication is reviewed.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015386:Hazardous Substances