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Activity-based cost management. Part II: Applied to a respiratory protection program

M T Brandt1, S P Levine, D G Smith

  • 1Los Alamos National Laboratory, Environmental, Safety and Health Division, NM 87545, USA.

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|June 12, 1998
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Activity-based cost management (ABCM) helps occupational health programs navigate budget cuts. This approach prioritizes worker safety by analyzing cost-saving options before financial decisions are made.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Management

Background:

  • Occupational and environmental health programs face increasing demands with shrinking budgets.
  • Respiratory Protection Programs (RPPs) are critical for worker safety but vulnerable to financial constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the applicability of Activity-Based Cost Management (ABCM) in occupational health settings.
  • To provide a framework for RPP managers to address budget cuts while maintaining program integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an ABCM model for a hypothetical Respiratory Protection Program (RPP).
  • Analysis of various cost-saving options within the RPP scenario.
  • Evaluation of technical and financial implications of proposed solutions.

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Main Results:

  • The ABCM model identified feasible cost-saving strategies for the RPP.
  • The study outlines assumptions and considerations for implementing these options.
  • A clear decision-making process prioritizing worker safety is presented.

Conclusions:

  • ABCM provides a valuable tool for managing costs in RPPs without compromising worker health and safety.
  • Understanding technical implications before financial ones is crucial for effective cost management.
  • Occupational health programs can maintain essential services during economic downturns using strategic financial planning.