Sharing toxicological information on industrial chemicals.
A clear and comprehensive appreciation of the toxicological hazards of a substance is an essential prerequisite to establishing appropriate, balanced and effective risk management measures in the workplace. For many substances, there are currently numerous problems and issues surrounding: the adequacy of the toxicological information base; its interpretation; the transfer of key messages to, and their understanding by, those who need to take action; and the roles and practices of the various standard-setting bodies operating in this area and the interaction between them. This paper briefly touches on these issues, on a range of activities and initiatives directed at improving the current situation, and on the implications for all those involved, particularly the world occupational hygiene community.
Oldershaw
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Health Sciences Division, Health and Safety Executive, Stanley Road, Bootle, Merseyside, UK.
Fairhurst
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D005060:Europe; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000145:classification / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000592:standards*; D007255:Information Services; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007391:International Cooperation; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000592:standards*
D015386:Hazardous Substances