Title
Development and evaluation of an Exposure Control Efficacy Library (ECEL)
Author
Fransman, W.
Schinkel, J.
Meijster, T.
van Hemmen, J.
Tielemans, E.
Goede, H.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2008
Abstract
Objectives: This paper describes the development and evaluation of an evidence database on the effectiveness of risk management measures (RMMs) to control inhalation exposure. This database is referred to as Exposure Control Efficacy Library (ECEL). Methods: A comprehensive review of scientific journals in the occupational hygiene field was undertaken. Efficacy values for RMMs in conjunction with contextual information on study design, sampling strategy and measurement type (among other parameters) were stored in an MS Access database. In total, 433 efficacy values for six RMM groups (i.e. enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, specialized ventilation, general ventilation, suppression techniques and separation of the worker) were collected from 90 peer-reviewed publications. These RMM categories were subdivided into more specific categories. Results: Estimated average efficacy values ranged from 87% for specialized ventilation to 43% for general ventilation. Substantial variation in efficacy values was observed within RMM categories based on differences in selected covariables within each study (i.e. study design, sampling strategy, measurement type and others). More contrast in efficacy values was observed when evaluating more detailed subcategories. Conclusions: It is envisaged that ECEL will contribute to exposure modelling, but should be supplemented with expert opinion, preferably in a formal expert elicitation procedure. The work presented here should be considered as a first attempt to collate and analyse RMM efficacy values and inclusion of additional (unpublished) exposure data is highly warranted. © The Author 2008. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Occupational Hygiene Society.
Subject
Health Chemistry
Control effectiveness
Control measure
Efficacy data
Intervention
Occupational exposure
Risk management measures
RMM library
Database systems
Exposure controls
Occupational risks
Risk analysis
Risk assessment
Risk perception
Separation
Ventilation
Ventilation exhausts
Evaluation
Exposure control efficacy library
Industrial hygiene
Inhalation
Library
Medical literature
Methodology
Occupational hazard
Parameter
Risk assessment
Risk factor
Risk management
Room ventilation
Sampling
Worker
Air Pollutants, Occupational
Databases, Bibliographic
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Inhalation Exposure
Risk Management
Risicoanalyse
Storingsanalyse
Checklists
Invloed van gecombineerde blootstelling
Arbeidshygienische maatregelen
Efficiency
Metingen
Meetmethoden
Literatuuronderzoek
Bibliotheken
Databanken
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/men054
TNO identifier
241049
ISSN
0003-4878
Source
Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 52 (7), 567-575
Document type
article