A Comprehensive Guide to Qualitative Exposure Assessment

Qualitative exposure assessment (QEA) is a workplace exposure risk assessment based on the integration of information and judgment and is not based on rigorous analysis of workplace sampling. In a qualitative analysis, an industrial hygienist reviews the amount of toxicity (inherent danger) of an agent along with the frequency or degree of exposure whether the given exposure is considerable or if it is likely to result in a negative health condition.

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In Qualitative exposure assessment, observations are made of equipment operation and employee work practices, and the impact of the process is considered. Once the qualitative process is done, sampling can be employed to test hypotheses. It can also be used if the qualitative proof does not reveal an apparent answer. The use of QEA is restricted to workplace operations that consist of volatile liquids, vapours, or gases. This QEA should not be utilized to estimate the risk of exposure to solid materials, physical hazards, or radiological agents. 

The objective of (QEA) is to 

·         Access and manage occupational exposures to chemical, radiological, and biological agents.

·         Utilise a systematic process that involves a skilled team

·         Make use of resources(people, time, or finances)

·         Help in developing IH monitoring plans

·         To meet the expectations of the Annual Comprehensive Evaluation. 

Qualitative Risk Ranking 

The QEA will figure out a Qualitative Risk Ranking for each of the tasks evaluated,

·         Acceptable

 A Qualitative risk ranking of “Trivial or “Low” helps in indicating the existing exposure controls are considered acceptable. 

·         Uncertain-

A Qualitative Risk Ranking analysis of "Moderate” indicates an uncertain exposure potential. An additional quantitative assessment may be necessary to understand the exposure levels of employees. 

·         Unacceptable 

A Qualitative Risk Ranking analysis of "High" or "Very High" indicates a potential for employee exposures to cross the applicable occupational exposure levels. Additional processes are implemented to reduce the potential for chemical exposures to employees.

To get more details on Qualitative or Quantitative exposure assessment, speak to the experts of SHAH-Industrial Hygiene Solutions. Here, the experts are experienced in serving the sectors of Chemical, Healthcare, Heavy Engineering, Agriculture, construction, Food, metal production, and so on. The experts have conducted trainings in 15+ different EHS topics. Visit the website for more information.
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