Table 2.9. Summary of SPS Nonmicrowave Health and Safety Effects Group Effect Probability3 b Severity Impact Based on State of Knowledge Proposed R&D Mitigating Strategies Public Land Disturbance Effects 1 2 Some loss of and damage to land. Review current research. Land reclamation program. Alternative land uses. Air Pollution Health Effects 1 2 Some public exposure to increased air pollution Extent of effects not evalua ted. Air pollution impact analysis. Emission control technology. Launch vehicle modifications Launch site changes. Water Pollution Health Effects 1 2 Some public exposure to contaminated water. Extent of effects not evaluated. Water quality impact analysis. Effluent controls, spill prevention systems. Noise Effects 1 1 Possible acoustic noise levels above recommended maximums. Possible sonic boom problems. Literature review, noise contour development, impact analysis. Launch site change. Buffer Zones. Flight profile change. Safety Hazards 2 2 Possible public injury/ fatality from accidents. Rates not evaluated. Accident probability analysis. Safety standards. Transportation corridor relocation. Flight path change Solid Waste Generation Ef fec ts 3 3 Possible sanitation problem. Cursory evaluation Waste disposal standards. Toxic Materials Exposure 2 2 Toxic materials not yet identified. Develop list from systems definition. Review literature for effects. Conduct impact analysis. Toxic materials handling procedures. Process changes to avoid use of toxic materials. High Intensity Electro- Magnetic Fields Exposure 2 2 Effects unknown. Coordinate research with microwave efforts Buffer zones. Rectenna siting. Terrestrial Workers Occupational Air Pollution Health Effects 1 2 Some worker exposure and occupational illness. Literature review, impact analysis. Workplace exposure standards, Process changes. Water Pollution Effects 1 2 Some worker exposure. Extent of effects unknown . Literature review, impact analysis. Spill prevention systems. Process changes. Noise 1 2 Some worker exposure. Extent of hearing problems and stress unknown . Literature review, impact analysis. Ear protectors for workers. Process changes. Safety Hazards 1 2 Worker injury/fatality from accidents. Rates not evaluated. Accident probability analysis.. Safety standards. Safety equipment. Toxic Materials Exposure 2 2 Toxic materials not yet identified. Same as public effects research. Toxic materials handling procedures. Process changes to avoid use. High Intensity Electro- Magnetic Fields. 2 2 Effects unknown. Coordinate research with microwave efforts. Buffer zones. Rectenna siting.
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