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[Algorithm for assessment of exposure to asbestos].
V Martines1, M Fioravanti, A Anselmi
1Direzione Generale della Sanità Militare.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|August 6, 2010
Summary
A new algorithm, the ELSA Code (estimated exposure to asbestos), probabilistically assesses asbestos exposure risk. It analyzes occupation, materials, environment, and time, offering a detailed classification for workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Environmental science
- Risk assessment
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