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Ann. occup. Hyg., Vol. 45, No. 90001, pp. S65-S67, 2001
© 2001 British Occupational Hygiene Society
Published by Oxford University Press

Use of probabilistic methods in exposure assessment in Germany

O.C.L. Mekel and R. Fehr

School of Public Health, University of Bielefeld, PO Box 100131, D-33501 BielefeldGermany Institute of Public Health (Lögd), North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany

Tel.: +49-521-1064441; Fax: +49-521-1062968

Received 11 September, 2000; Accepted 29 November, 2000.

Over the last two decades, quantitative risk assessment has received increasing attention in Germany. By now it is also acknowledged that probabilistic techniques in risk assessment seem to be superior to the conventional point estimate approach. An important prerequisite for the use of probabilistic techniques is seen in the provision of ‘standard’ probability density functions for key exposure factors. For such exposure factors like body weight, time budget, etc., default probability density functions which are representative for Germany need to be developed. Guidance on probabilistic modelling will be needed, too.

probabilistic exposure assessment; exposure factors; Germany; quantitative risk assessment


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