Lessons learned while compiling a quantitative exposure database from the published literature

D J Caldwell; T W Armstrong; N J Barone; J A Suder; M J Evans

doi:10.1080/104732201460299

Lessons learned while compiling a quantitative exposure database from the published literature

Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2001 Feb;16(2):174-7. doi: 10.1080/104732201460299.

Authors

D J Caldwell¹, T W Armstrong, N J Barone, J A Suder, M J Evans

Affiliation

¹ ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc, Annandale, New Jersey, USA.

PMID: 11217707
DOI: 10.1080/104732201460299

Abstract

The published literature was reviewed and then a quantitative hydrocarbon solvent exposure database was compiled. The data was then analyzed to determine trends in documented worker exposures to hydrocarbon solvents. It was found that an all too common limitation of the published literature was the incomplete reporting of results by the authors.

MeSH terms

Data Collection / methods
Databases, Factual*
Humans
Hydrocarbons* / adverse effects
Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
Occupational Exposure / statistics & numerical data*
Risk Assessment / methods
Solvents* / adverse effects

Substances

Hydrocarbons
Solvents