Many paths to one goal for occupational risk assessment: Insights from a practitioner dialogue.
AbstractAssessing and minimizing potential health risks from chemical exposure in the workplace is a crucial role for an industrial hygiene professional. It is also a core objective for government agencies conducting research, developing guidance, and enforcing laws to protect occupational populatio...
| Published in: | Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene pp. 1 - 23 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2025
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