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Data base management system for tracking occupational health.

R J Soto, D A Kalan, B Crisostomo

    American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
    |June 1, 1983
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    A new Occupational Health Information System (OHIS) links employee health data with workplace environments. This system integrates personnel, medical, and industrial hygiene data for comprehensive health risk assessment.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Health Informatics
    • Database Management Systems

    Background:

    • Occupational health management requires integrated data systems.
    • Existing systems often lack the ability to correlate environmental factors with employee health outcomes.
    • A comprehensive approach is needed to track and manage workplace health risks effectively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and describe an Occupational Health Information System (OHIS).
    • To enable the correlation of employee workplace environments with their health status.
    • To integrate diverse data streams including personnel, medical, and industrial hygiene information.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of OHIS on a minicomputer using ANSI standard MUMPS.
    • Integration of personnel, medical, and industrial hygiene/toxicology data into a single database.

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  • Utilization of a VDT-driven questionnaire and multiphasic testing for medical data collection.
  • Development of a parameter dictionary for data element management.
  • Workplace environment data capture via a questionnaire detailing monitoring conditions, sample analysis, measurement results, and PPE usage.

    • Main Results:

    • The OHIS successfully integrates demographic, medical, and environmental data.
    • The system facilitates the correlation between workplace exposures and employee health.
    • A comprehensive medical report is generated, including summaries, findings, and health-risk information.
    • The questionnaire subsystem effectively captures workplace environment characteristics.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed OHIS provides a robust platform for occupational health surveillance.
    • Correlating environmental data with health records enhances the identification of workplace health risks.
    • This integrated system supports proactive occupational health management and employee well-being.