Chemical Exposure and Risk Assessment at Workplaces--Modeling Approach

Workplace Health Promotion Activities of Finnish Occupational Health Nurses

“…The present study confirmed that the most challenging tasks for respondents were to assess the risk posed by chemicals, biological factors, and perceived stress, this being especially the case for professionals working in the health care centers (Lehtola, 2005; Mäkinen, 2003; Mäkinen et al, 2002; Pääkkönen et al, 2003; Rantanen & Pääkkönen, 2000; Rappaport et al, 1993; Vainio et al, 2005). Also their suggestions for improvements with regard to biological factors and perceived stress were implemented by client enterprises more seldom than the other suggestions.…”

“…Occupational health professionals have stated that chemicals and mental load factors were the most difficult areas to assess (Lehtola, 2005; Pääkkönen, Rantanen, Jokitulppo, & Palmroos, 2003; Rantanen & Pääkkönen, 2000; Vainio et al, 2005). Many other studies have noted that even experts have difficulty in assessing the exposure of risks and the estimation between homogenous groups varies extensively (Mäkinen, 2003; Mäkinen, Hämäläinen, Forsman, & Liesivuori, 2002; Rappaport, Kromhout, & Symanski, 1993; Vainio et al, 2005).…”