Essential features for proactive risk management.
We propose a proactive approach to the management of occupational health risks in emerging technologies based on six features: qualitative risk assessment; the ability to adapt strategies and refine requirements; an appropriate level of precaution; global applicability; the ability to elicit voluntary cooperation by companies; and stakeholder involvement.
Murashov
Vladimir
V
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201, USA. vladimir.murashov@cdc.hhs.gov
Howard
John
J
D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007391:International Cooperation; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D013672:Technology; D035141:Voluntary Programs