Exposure Assessment, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Management

Dr. Vankadari Gupta

Abstract

The task of quantifying hazardous exposures is shared by industrial hygiene and exposure assessment. This task is applicable to both public health practice and research. Quantifying exposures in public health practice assists people in assessing potential problems, directing preventive efforts and monitoring their success, and monitoring compliance with regulations. It is difficult to quantify exposures. It is also important in research because it allows investigators to quantify the relationship between exposures and health outcomes. Knowing that carbon monoxide is an asphyxiant, for example, is only so useful. Knowing how much carbon monoxide exposure can be tolerated and how much is harmful, as well as how to measure the exposures where and when they occur, allows us to better understand the biological effects, identify acceptable levels and set standards accordingly, and monitor climates to ensure they are safe.