Occupational health survey: an evaluation of potential health hazards in the workplace

Critical reviews of production jobs, potential exposure to chemical and physical agents, and job placement policies are necessary to provide a safe and healthful working environment for employees. To achieve this objective, a five-phase survey has been developed at BASF Wyandotte Corporation. Phase one assembles a data bank which cross references chemical substances with job classifications. Phase two provides toxicological evaluation for each chemical, physical, and ergonomic stress. Phase three evaluates the magnitude of each stress for a particular job classification. Phase four identifies present members of the work force or applicants who may have a heightened susceptibility to any stress. Phase five provides an integrated health manual with useful data and materials disseminated to various staff groups, manufacturing personnel, and plant employees.