Assessing occupational exposures involves several methodologies:
Environmental Monitoring: Measuring the levels of hazardous substances in the workplace air, water, or surfaces. Biological Monitoring: Measuring the amount of a substance or its metabolites in biological samples such as blood, urine, or hair. Questionnaires and Surveys: Collecting self-reported data on job tasks, use of protective equipment, and exposure history. Job Exposure Matrices (JEMs): Creating databases that link job titles with likely exposures based on historical data and expert judgment.
