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A prototype microcomputer-based decision support system for industrial hygienists.

S A Schultz, C W McNichols, C J Kotrla

    American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
    |February 1, 1986
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    A new Industrial Hygiene Decision Support System (IH-DSS) was developed for microcomputers. This system streamlines data management and analysis for industrial hygienists, improving information retrieval and reporting in complex environments.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Information Systems
    • Industrial Hygiene

    Background:

    • Industrial hygiene requires robust systems for managing complex data.
    • Existing methods often involve redundant data entry and limited retrieval flexibility.
    • Decision support systems can enhance the efficiency of industrial hygienists.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and implement a prototype Industrial Hygiene Decision Support System (IH-DSS).
    • To evaluate the system's utility in a real-world industrial setting.
    • To improve information retrieval and analysis for industrial hygiene professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a prototype IH-DSS using a microcomputer and integrated knowledge management system.
    • Utilized a relational database to minimize data redundancy and support flexible retrieval.

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  • Incorporated screen displays, printed reports, and graphical summaries for data presentation.

    • Main Results:

    • The IH-DSS effectively supports both routine and ad hoc information retrieval and analysis.
    • The system provides flexible data presentation options including screen, print, and multicolored plots.
    • The petroleum refinery environment demonstrated the system's capability with diverse processes and agents.

    Conclusions:

    • The prototype IH-DSS is a viable tool for enhancing industrial hygiene practices.
    • The system's design effectively addresses key challenges in industrial hygiene data management.
    • Further development could expand its application across various industrial settings.