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.
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