title: Priority setting for health surveys of workers.
abstract: In determining the priorities for health surveys of workers, several factors need to be assessed, including (a) existing legislation, (b) the identification of an agent as hazardous and (c) the potential value of the surveys. Each of these factors has been examined in more detail with a view to determining the various elements that need to be taken into account in establishing priorities. In addition, a review has been made of occupational health services and of occupational health monitoring in the European Community.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D005060:Europe; D006285:Health Planning; D006292:Health Priorities; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants