Developing Asbestos Job Exposure Matrix Using Occupation and Industry Specific Exposure Data (1984-2008) in Republic of Korea.

Journal: Safety and health at work
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The goal of this study is to develop a general population job-exposure matrix (GPJEM) on asbestos to estimate occupational asbestos exposure levels in the Republic of Korea.

Authors

  • Sangjun Choi
    Department of Occupational Health, Catholic University of Daegu, Geyonsangbukdo, Republic of Korea; Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
  • Dongmug Kang
    Department of Occupational and Environment Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
  • Donguk Park
    Department of Environmental Health, Korea National Open University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Hyunhee Lee
    Department of Occupational and Environment Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
  • Bongkyoo Choi
    Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.

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