Exposure Assessment

Why contact C&IH for exposure assessment?

moleculeProtecting individuals from work-related and environmental illness depends on accurately identifying and characterizing potential exposures, and implementing controls to protect individuals from these exposures. The basis of C&IH's exposure assessment practice is derived from the exposure paradigm whereby only a complete exposure pathway can lead to a health impact. C&IH has experience performing exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological agents in a wide variety of occupational and non-occupational environments. Since exposures can occur through many routes (inhalation, ingestion, and direct contact), our professional staff employs fundamental scientific methodologies to each exposure assessment. By effectively identifying, prioritizing, and quantifying exposures in the workplace and those from contaminants taken home (para-occupational), C&IH can help our clients effectively protect workers and the environment.

Exposure Simulations and Computational Fluid Dynamics

Through the use of our in-house exposure simulation chamber, C&IH can create or recreate most exposures. Our simulation studies can incorporate direct exposure measurements with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) models, allowing us to predict and quantify both retrospective and prospective exposures. In addition, C&IH has pre-established teaming relationships with occupational health physicians for further toxicological and medical expertise on any project. C&IH personnel have also served as committee members on various local and national committees of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and have published and presented in the areas of chemical, physical, and biological sampling and analysis, exposure and risk assessment, and toxicology.

C&IH Exposure Assessment Experience and Capabilities