Risk Management in Laboratory Quality Control of Pesticides
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Date
2014-03
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Scientific Research
Abstract
Risk assessment is the scientific process of estimating how much damage, a specific hazard can
cause to human health. The preparation of an environmental risk map creates an overview,
showing the way how risks are felt and seen by the workers. Through risk quantification tools, the
management is used to make decisions to improve the environment achieving a better environment.
The objective of this study was to identify and prepare a map of environmental risk of a laboratory
unit for analytical chemistry which performs tests for pesticides quality control, to manage
the risks of occupational accidents. The methodology for risk identification method used was
the checklist used in 14 areas encompassing the laboratory unit. The results of the evaluation of
occupational risk related to facilities and equipments of the laboratory unit were grouped into the
categories of physical, chemical, ergonomic and accidental risk and then developed the risk map
based on the contribution of the employees of the unit.
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Risk Management, Occupational Health, Risk Map, Analytical Chemistry
Citation
Open Journal of Safety Science and Technology, 2014, 4, 1-7