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Development and implementation of a health surveillance system
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|September 1, 1983
Summary
Shell Oil Company implemented a computerized health surveillance system using Job Exposure Profiles (JEPs) to track employee medical and exposure histories. This system supports data analysis and epidemiological studies for improved workplace safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Shell Oil Company established a Health, Safety and Environment Organization in 1976.
- An expanded employee health surveillance program was initiated concurrently.
- Existing systems lacked comprehensive data management for medical and exposure records.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a computerized system for collecting, storing, retrieving, and analyzing employee medical, exposure, and work history records.
- To enhance occupational health surveillance and support epidemiological research.
- To ensure data confidentiality, operability, flexibility, and quality assurance.
Main Methods:
- Development of a computerized system with large storage capacity.
- Creation of Job Exposure Profiles (JEPs) detailing work tasks and associated chemical/physical agents.
- Integration of existing payroll systems with JEPs for collecting employee work history data.
- Formation of multidisciplinary teams (industrial hygienists, computer experts, location staff) for system development and implementation.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the health surveillance system across manufacturing and distribution locations.
- The system effectively collects and manages employee medical, exposure, and work history data.
- Job Exposure Profiles (JEPs) accurately describe job-related exposures.
- Management support was crucial for successful deployment.
Conclusions:
- The computerized health surveillance system provides a robust platform for managing employee health data.
- The system facilitates statistical analysis of exposure data and supports epidemiological studies.
- This initiative enhances Shell Oil Company's commitment to employee health, safety, and environmental protection.
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