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A Cumulative Risk Perspective for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Professionals
International journal of environmental research and public health, v 17(17)
01 Sep 2020
PMID: 32878292
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Abstract
Cumulative risk assessment (CRA) addresses the combined risk associated with chemical and non-chemical exposures. Although CRA approaches are utilized in environmental and ecological contexts, they are rarely applied in workplaces. In this perspectives article, we strive to raise awareness among occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals and foster the greater adoption of a CRA perspective in practice. Specifically, we provide an overview of CRA literature as well as preliminary guidance on when to consider a CRA approach in occupational settings and how to establish reasonable boundaries. Examples of possible workplace co-exposures and voluntary risk management actions are discussed. We also highlight important implications for workplace CRA research and practice. In particular, future needs include simple tools for identifying combinations of chemical and non-chemical exposures, uniform risk management guidelines, and risk communication materials. Further development of practical CRA methods and tools are essential to meet the needs of complex and changing work environments.
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- Title
- A Cumulative Risk Perspective for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Professionals
- Creators
- Richard Todd Niemeier - National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthPamela R. D. Williams - E Risk Sciences, LLP, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA.Alan Rossner - Clarkson UniversityJane E. Clougherty - Drexel UniversityGlenn E. Rice - National Center for Environmental Assessment
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental research and public health, v 17(17)
- Publisher
- Mdpi
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000569715800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85090174549
- Other Identifier
- 991019168375204721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Environmental Sciences
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health