Risk assessment occupational hygiene

The next step of the risk assessment, led by an industrial hygiene professional, evaluates the likelihood that a person exposed to the identified hazards would experience an effect. It is important to note that even a positive therapeutic effect (e.g., cholesterol-lowering) is considered to be adverse in terms of occupational exposure. The goal is to return the person home in the same condition he/she arrived in. Questions addressed in this part of the risk assessment include ... 

The information included in this chapter is based on contributions over several years from many professionals in Pfizer s Occupational Hygiene Community of Practice, as well as from the professionals in Occupational Toxicology. In addition, we would like to acknowledge the contributions of Jorge Marzari, PhD, CSP in the application of the Layer of Protection Analysis approach to our risk assessment process. Much of the data used for the case studies was generated by Mike Bums and Jeff Kaminski of OccuHealth, Inc. Thanks to Flow Sciences Inc. for the photograph (Fig. 16.2) used in this chapter to illustrate experiences. 

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Addendum A outlines The Risk Assessment Process. Addendum B gives the Progression of Occupational Hygiene Issues Flow. 2. Referenced and Related Standards Relative American National Standards and other standards and guidelines that pertain to the purpose of the standard are listed. 

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AHA) http //www.aiha.org/Pages/default.aspx (accessed October 14, 2010). Serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene, AHA s more than 30 technical committees deal with such concerns as exposure and risk assessment strategies, indoor environmental quality, workplace environmental exposure levels, noise hazards, and respiratory protection. Special events or services AHce annual conference, co-sponsored by AHA and ACGIH. Web site offers an electronic discussion list. 

The research aims to contribute to strengthening the scenario of occupational hygiene, health and safety of workers in the sector of poultry production, ensuring the efficiency of individuals, preventing them from occupational diseases, assessing the environmental comfort and the risks... 

Kopjar, N., Garaj-Vrhovac, V, Kasuba, V., Rozgaj, R., Ramie, S., Pavlica, V. Zeljezic, D. (2009). Assessment of genotoxic risks in Croatian health care workers occupationally exposed to cytotoxic drugs A multibiomarker approach. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. 212 (4). pp. 414-431. 

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