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The Workplace Exposure Assessment Expert System (WORKSPERT).

K Tait1

  • 1Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017.

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

An expert system, WORKSPERT, aids in workplace exposure assessments (WEAs) when industrial hygienists are unavailable. It evaluates hazards and recommends controls or air monitoring programs to protect workers.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Industrial hygiene relies on hazard recognition, evaluation, and control.
  • Occupational safety professionals assess complex workplace factors.
  • Industrial hygienists are not always available for workplace assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an expert system to assist in workplace exposure assessments (WEAs).
  • To provide a tool for evaluating hazardous substances, workplace conditions, and worker exposures.
  • To aid in recommending air monitoring programs (AMPs).

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Workplace Exposure Assessment Expert System (WORKSPERT).
  • WORKSPERT evaluates substance, workplace, and exposure factors using 27 variables.
  • System assists in identifying homogeneous exposure groups (HEGs).

Main Results:

  • WORKSPERT systematically evaluates WEAs and provides recommendations.
  • The system can recommend an appropriate air monitoring program (AMP).
  • Recommendations cover sampling strategy, duration, multiple exposures, and sample numbers.

Conclusions:

  • WORKSPERT is a valuable tool for qualified professionals lacking direct industrial hygienist support.
  • The system promotes worker protection and regulatory compliance.
  • It facilitates clear communication of hazards, controls, and exposures.

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