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Computerized product information system: The Toxicological Index.

G Lapointe1, M Larue, M Baril

  • 1Répertoire toxicologique, Commision de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail du Québec, Montréal, Canada.

Human & Experimental Toxicology
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The Toxicological Index provides essential workplace health and safety information. This database aids risk management by offering comprehensive toxicological profiles and contaminant data.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Toxicology
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Established in 1980 by the Quebec Government, the Toxicological Index is a division of the Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail.
  • Its primary role is to serve as a database producer for toxicological information.
  • The information is intended for individuals involved in workplace risk management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the procedures and choices made in assessing and providing toxicological information.
  • To detail the development and function of a fully computerized information system.
  • To outline the strategies for achieving both quantity and quality in information delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a fully computerized information system.

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  • Processing of 250,000 information inquiries over five years.
  • Registration of 100,000 contaminants and exchange of information with 3,300 product manufacturers.

    • Main Results:

    • Provision of 6,500 fully reviewed toxicological information profiles to users.
    • Successful management of a large volume of toxicological data and user requests.
    • Facilitation of information exchange between stakeholders in workplace safety.

    Conclusions:

    • The computerized system effectively supports the Toxicological Index's mission.
    • The approach balances the need for comprehensive data with high-quality, reviewed information.
    • The Toxicological Index is a valuable resource for workplace risk management.