Review of the department of defense biokinetic modeling approach in support of establishing an airborne lead exposure limit / National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lead--Toxicology.

Lead.

Air--Pollution--Physiological effect.

Air.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (64 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, [2020]

Summary:

This report, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, examines the Department of Defense's biokinetic modeling approach for establishing airborne lead exposure limits. It provides an independent analysis of the proposed occupational exposure limits and their scientific basis, focusing on health risks associated with lead exposure in occupational settings. The study, conducted by a committee of experts in toxicology, environmental studies, and public health, offers findings, conclusions, and recommendations aimed at ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The target audience includes policymakers, regulatory agencies, and professionals in occupational health and environmental science. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Acknowledgments

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Committee's Approach to Its Task

3 Committee's Review of the DoD-O'Flaherty Model

References

Appendix A: Statement of Task

Appendix B: Committee Member Biosketches.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780309671958

0309671957

OCLC:

1151201635