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The Development of a Model for the Identification of High Risk Occupational Groups Using RTECS and NOHS Data.

Authors
Pielmeier-GR
Source
NIOSH 1981 Mar:124 pages
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
00122548
Abstract
A technique for objectively assessing the potential health risk due to chemical exposure in the workplace was described. Computer algorithms used to combine information in NIOSH data files to rank to order chemicals by considering toxicologic properties and numbers of workers exposed are discussed. Their use in producing indices of the potential health risk encountered by workers in specific industries and occupations arising from chemical exposure are described. Five indices are identified and appropriate algorithms are defined with examples of typical index pages.
Keywords
NIOSH-Contract; Contract-210-78-0076; Analytical-methods; Occupational-medicine; Risk-factors; Industrial-hygiene; Toxicology;
Publication Date
19810301
Funding Type
Contract;
Fiscal Year
1981
NTIS Accession No.
PB87-125985
NTIS Price
A07
Identifying No.
Contract-210-78-0076
Source Name
NIOSH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, Tracor Jitco, Inc., Rockville, Md., 124 pages
State
OH;
Page last reviewed: April 12, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division